Dhanbad-Raxaul Special Trains for Chhath Puja Rush
East Central Railway announces four special trains between Dhanbad and Raxaul to help travelers during the Chhath Puja festival.
To accommodate the massive surge in passenger traffic during the Chhath Puja festival, the East Central Railway (ECR) has announced the operation of four special trains between Dhanbad and Raxaul. These services, consisting of two pairs of special trains, are scheduled to run between November 11 and November 14 to assist commuters traveling home for the celebrations.
Detailed Schedule of Dhanbad-Raxaul Special Trains
The ECR has organized these trips to ensure better ticket availability and to manage the heavy festive crowds. The specific schedule for the special services is as follows:
- Train Number 03301: Departs from Dhanbad at 8:45 PM on November 11 and is scheduled to arrive in Raxaul at 1:00 PM the following day.
- Train Number 03302: Departs from Raxaul at 3:00 PM on November 12 and reaches Dhanbad at 7:00 AM the next day.
- Train Number 03303: Departs from Dhanbad at 8:45 PM on November 13 and arrives in Raxaul at 1:00 PM on November 14.
- Train Number 03304: Departs from Raxaul at 3:00 PM on November 14 and arrives in Dhanbad at 7:00 AM on the following day.
Key Stoppages and Route Details
These special trains are set to stop at 18 stations along the route. While the trains will serve various points, the key stoppages include several major junctions to facilitate passenger boarding and alighting:
- Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Gomoh
- Parasnath
- Hazaribagh Road
- Koderma
- Gaya
- Jehanabad
- Patna
- Bakhtiyarpur
- Mokama
- Barauni
- Samastipur
- Muzaffarpur
- Runnisaidpur
- Sitamarhi
- Bairgania
- Ghorasahan
Efforts to Manage Festive Crowds
The Dhanbad Railway Division and the ECR administration initiated these special services specifically to address the seasonal spike in demand. By providing these extra trips, the railway aims to mitigate the pressure on regular services and ensure that devotees and travelers can reach their destinations more efficiently during this significant festival period.