Bhagalpur to Jaipur Special Train for Chhath Puja
Indian Railways launches special train 09722 from Bhagalpur to Jaipur to help passengers return after Chhath Puja.
To manage the massive influx of passengers, Indian Railways has announced a Bhagalpur to Jaipur special train to assist those returning to Rajasthan after the Chhath Puja festival. This one-way service is designed to alleviate the pressure on regular trains and ensure a smoother journey for migrant workers and professionals heading back to their workplaces.
Train Schedule and Route Information
The special service, operating under train number 09722, is scheduled to depart from Bhagalpur Junction on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 9:30 PM (21:30). Following its transit, the train is expected to arrive at Jaipur on Friday, November 20, 2026, at 3:30 AM.
According to Amit Sudarshan, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of North Western Railway, the service was organized in coordination with the Eastern Railway specifically to handle the post-festival passenger surge and reduce congestion on existing routes.
Coach Composition
To accommodate the expected volume of travelers, the train will consist of 18 coaches, organized as follows:
- 10 Second-class sleeper coaches
- 6 General coaches
- 2 Guard coaches
Scheduled Halts and Stops
The Bhagalpur to Jaipur special train will make several scheduled stops to facilitate passengers across the following stations:
- Sultanganj
- Jamalpur
- Abhaipur
- Kiul
- Mokama
- Bakhtiyarpur
- Patna
- Danapur
- Ara
- Buxar
- Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction
- Mirzapur
- Subedarganj
- Govindpuri
- Etawah
- Tundla
- Idgah
- Bharatpur
- Bandikui
- Dausa
- Gandhinagar Jaipur