New Delhi-Bhagalpur Festive Special Train Proposed
Northern Railway proposes a new festive special train between Anand Vihar Terminal and Bhagalpur starting November 6 to manage holiday crowds.
Northern Railway has submitted a formal proposal for a new Delhi-Bhagalpur festive special train to connect Anand Vihar Terminal in Delhi with Bhagalpur in Bihar. This new service is intended to manage the significant surge in passenger traffic expected during the upcoming festive season.
Planned Trips and Operations
The proposed service is expected to commence operations around November 6. According to the proposal, the train is planned to complete four trips in each direction to assist travelers during the holiday period.
Route and Expected Halts
While the final schedule is currently pending official confirmation, the service is expected to include approximately 20 operational stops across the states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The route is likely to mirror existing festive services, such as the 04062/04061 Anand Vihar Terminal-Bhagalpur reserved trains.
Major stations expected to be covered on this route include:
- Aligarh
- Tundla
- Govindpuri
- Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction
- Sasaram
- Dehri On Sone
- Gaya
- Nawada
- Kiul
- Jamalpur
- Sultanganj
Coach Composition
To accommodate the diverse needs of festive travelers, the train is expected to feature multiple coach classes, including General Second Class, Sleeper Class, and AC coaches.