Bilaspur-Chhapra Puja Special: SECR Announces Trains for Chhath
SECR announces Bilaspur-Chhapra Puja Special trains to manage Chhath Puja rush. Check schedule, stops, and coach details here.
To ease the massive rush during the Chhath festival, the South East Central Railway (SECR) has introduced the Bilaspur Chhapra Puja Special service. This initiative aims to provide seamless connectivity for passengers traveling from Chhattisgarh to Bihar during this auspicious period.
The railway will operate two round trips to accommodate the surge in passenger traffic expected during the festival season.
Train Schedule and Timings
For the journey from Bilaspur to Chhapra, passengers can board Train Number 08255. This special service is scheduled to depart from Bilaspur at 6:00 p.m. on November 14 and November 21, 2026, reaching Chhapra at 2:40 p.m. the following day.
On the return leg, Train Number 08256 will depart from Chhapra at 5:25 p.m. on November 15 and November 22, 2026, arriving back in Bilaspur at 3:00 p.m. the next day.
Route and Major Stops
The special trains will provide connectivity to several key stations along the route. The scheduled stops include:
- Pendra Road
- Anuppur
- Shahdol
- Umaria
- Katni Junction
- Maihar
- Satna
- Manikpur
- Prayagraj Chheoki
- Varanasi Junction
- Jaunpur Junction
- Aunrihar Junction
- Ghazipur City
- Ballia
Coach Composition and Facilities
To ensure a comfortable journey for all types of travelers, the train features a total of 21 coaches. The composition is as follows:
- 2 AC Second Class coaches
- 4 AC Third Class coaches
- 2 AC Third Economy coaches
- 7 Sleeper coaches
- 4 General coaches
- 1 Power Car and 1 SLRD coach