SECR Bilaspur-Chhapra Chhath Puja Special Trains Announced
SECR announces special Bilaspur-Chhapra trains for Chhath Puja 2026 with 21 coaches and multiple stops across Chhattisgarh, UP, and Bihar.
The South East Central Railway (SECR) has announced the operation of the Bilaspur Chhapra Special Train service to manage the massive surge in passenger traffic expected during the Chhath Puja festival. To assist devotees traveling between Chhattisgarh and Bihar, the railway will operate two round trips in each direction.
Detailed Train Schedule and Timings
The special services are scheduled to run on specific dates in November 2026 to accommodate the festive rush.
Bilaspur to Chhapra (Train No. 08255)
- Departure Dates: November 14 and November 21, 2026
- Departure Time: 6:00 PM from Bilaspur
- Arrival Time: 2:40 PM (Sunday) at Chhapra
Chhapra to Bilaspur (Train No. 08256)
- Departure Dates: November 15 and November 22, 2026
- Departure Time: 5:25 PM from Chhapra
- Arrival Time: 3:00 PM (Monday) at Bilaspur
Coach Composition and Capacity
To ensure a comfortable journey for a large number of passengers, each special train will consist of 21 coaches. The breakdown of the coach composition is as follows:
- 1 Power Car and 1 SLRD
- 4 General Coaches
- 7 Sleeper Class Coaches
- 4 AC 3-Tier Coaches
- 2 AC 2-Tier Coaches
- 2 AC 3-Tier Economy Coaches
Route and Key Station Stoppages
The special trains will traverse through Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar, providing connectivity to several major hubs. Within the SECR zone, the trains will stop at Pendra Road, Anuppur, Shahdol, and Umaria.
Additional key stops along the route include:
- Katni
- Maihar
- Satna
- Manikpur
- Prayagraj Chheoki
- Varanasi
- Jaunpur
- Aunrihar
- Ghazipur City
- Ballia
Railway officials recommend that all passengers verify the operational dates, precise timings, and all scheduled stoppages through the official National Train Enquiry System (NTES) website or the RailMadad app before finalizing their travel plans.