Chandigarh-Barauni Special Train to Ease Festive Rush
Northern Railway announces a special Chandigarh-Barauni train to manage the post-Diwali and Chhath Puja passenger surge. Check the schedule here.
Northern Railway has announced a new Chandigarh-Barauni special train service to manage the massive surge of passengers expected during the post-Diwali and Chhath Puja festive season. This initiative is specifically designed to assist travelers heading toward Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar during this busy period.
Detailed Schedule for Train 04538
To provide much-needed relief to commuters, train number 04538 is scheduled to depart from Chandigarh at 10:00 PM on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The service is slated to reach Barauni Junction at 3:30 AM on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Return Journey: Train 04537
For the return leg of the journey, train number 04537 will depart from Barauni at 6:30 AM on Thursday, November 12, 2026, heading back to Chandigarh.
Key Stations and Route Coverage
The special train will traverse several important stations, providing vital connectivity to major hubs across the region. The scheduled stops include:
- Ambala
- Moradabad
- Lucknow
- Varanasi
- Ghazipur
- Ballia
- Chhapra
- Hajipur
- Muzaffarpur
- Samastipur
Supplementing Existing Festive Services
Northern Railway clarified that this specific service operates as an additional trip to supplement existing rail connectivity and clear the passenger backlog. While regular festive special trains (04536/04535) are already operational on Fridays and Sundays until November 29, this extra service on November 10 provides an additional layer of support for travelers.
Passengers are advised to verify the latest timings and train status via the official Indian Railways website or the NTES mobile application before commencing their journey.