Bihar & Jharkhand: 12 Train Pairs to Get New Numbers
Indian Railways to revise train numbers for several services in Bihar and Jharkhand starting January 2027. Check the new schedule here.
Indian Railways has announced a major administrative overhaul for commuters traveling through Bihar and Jharkhand. To enhance operational efficiency, the railway authorities are set to implement a formal revision of train numbers for 12 pairs of trains operating across these two states.
The transition to the new numbering system will be carried out in a phased manner, officially beginning on January 1, 2027. This administrative decision is being managed by key regional divisions, including the East Central Railway and the Samastipur Railway Division.
Phased Implementation Schedule
The change will not occur simultaneously for all services. Instead, the new numbers will be rolled out on specific dates throughout the first week of January 2027. Passengers should take note of the following schedule to avoid confusion during booking.
Changes Effective from January 1, 2027
- Patna-Ranchi Jan Shatabdi: Shifting from 12365/12366 to 13265/13266.
- Muzaffarpur-Anand Vihar Saptakranti Express: Moving from 12557/12558 to 15577/15578.
- Howrah-Dhanbad Black Diamond Express: Adopting 13387/13388 from its current 22387/22388.
- Islampur-New Delhi Express: Changing from 20801/20802 to 18633/18634.
- Tata-Katihar Express: Transitioning from 28181/28182 to 18187/18188 (effective January 1 and 2).
Mid-January Transitions
- Lokmanya Tilak-Raxaul Karmabhumi Express: Updating from 12545/12546 to 15545/15546 on January 2 and 7.
- Patliputra-Chandigarh Express: Moving from 22355/22356 to 13255/13256 on January 3 and 4.
- Muzaffarpur-Anand Vihar Garib Rath: Shifting from 12211/12212 to 14031/14032 on January 6 and 8.
- Saharsa-Amritsar Garib Rath: Transitioning from 12203/12204 to 14693/14694 on January 6 and 7.
Important Advisory for Passengers: Railway authorities strongly advise all travelers to verify the updated train numbers before booking tickets or initiating travel. These changes will be fully integrated into the central reservation system following official notifications effective as of November 2026.