Festive Special Trains: Delhi-Patna Vande Bharat & More
Indian Railways and NCRTC announce extra Vande Bharat and Namo Bharat services for Bhai Dooj and Chhath Puja festivities.
To accommodate the massive surge in passenger traffic, Indian Railways and the NCRTC have announced several festive special trains from Delhi to Patna and enhanced services on the Namo Bharat corridor to manage the rush for Bhai Dooj and Chhath Puja.
Namo Bharat: More Trips on Delhi-Meerut Corridor
To provide relief to commuters during Bhai Dooj on November 11, the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) is significantly increasing the frequency of the Namo Bharat service.
- Extra Trips: The NCRTC will operate 32 additional trips on the Delhi-Meerut corridor.
- Increased Frequency: These supplementary services will augment the 20 extra daily trips already in place, reducing headways to approximately 7 to 8 minutes to help alleviate road congestion.
Vande Bharat Festival Specials: Delhi to Patna
Indian Railways has also launched a series of high-speed Vande Bharat Festival Specials to manage the heavy Chhath Puja rush between New Delhi and Patna. These services are scheduled to run on specific dates to ensure smoother travel for devotees and families.
Vande Bharat Schedule (Train Nos. 02258/02257 and 02436/02435)
- New Delhi to Patna: Operations will take place on November 11 and November 13.
- Patna to New Delhi: Operations will take place on November 12 and November 14.
- Key Stops: The trains will stop at Aligarh, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Buxar, and Ara.
Reserved Festival Special Express Services
In addition to the Vande Bharat services, a dedicated Reserved Festival Special Express (Train No. 04060/04059) has been introduced to provide more options for travelers on the Delhi-Patna route.
- Departure from New Delhi: The train will depart for Patna on November 11.
- Return from Patna: The return leg will depart from Patna for New Delhi on November 12.
- Coach Classes: This service is configured with AC II, AC III, and Sleeper class coaches.
Traveler Advisory: Passengers are urged to verify seat availability and real-time schedules via the official Indian Railways website, the National Train Enquiry System (NTES), or by contacting the railway helpline at 139.