New Dildarnagar Halt for Delhi-Patna Festival Specials
To accommodate the massive surge in passenger traffic during the upcoming Diwali and Chhath festivals, Indian Railways has announced a new designated halt at Dildarnagar station. This addition is specifically for the festival special trains running between Delhi and Patna, aimed at providing better accessibility for commuters during the holiday season.
Detailed Schedule for Delhi-Patna Special Trains
The new halt will apply to the daily special services operating throughout the peak festive period in October 2026. The timings are as follows:
- Train No. 04088 (New Delhi to Patna): This service will operate daily from October 10 to October 25, 2026. It is scheduled to arrive at Dildarnagar at 9:40 AM and depart at 9:42 AM.
- Train No. 04087 (Patna to New Delhi): The return service will run daily from October 11 to October 26, 2026. It will arrive at Dildarnagar at 5:15 PM and depart at 5:17 PM.
Vande Bharat Special to Boost Festive Connectivity
In a significant move to manage the high holiday demand, Indian Railways has also commissioned the New Delhi-Patna Vande Bharat special train (Train Nos. 02252/02251 and 02253/02254). These services are scheduled to commence on October 16, 2026.
The Vande Bharat special will operate three days a week through November 2026, covering a distance of 994 kilometers in approximately 13 hours. The train will make scheduled stops at:
- Aligarh
- Kanpur Central
- Prayagraj Junction
- Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction
- Buxar
- Ara
Regarding the fare structure, the anticipated costs—pending final approval from the Railway Board—are approximately ₹2,575 to ₹2,600 for the AC Chair Car and ₹4,650 to ₹4,680 for the Executive Chair Car.
Restoration of MEMU and Passenger Services
Further enhancing regional travel, the operational reach of two key services has been extended to Banaras, effective October 11, 2026:
- Ara-Banaras MEMU (Train No. 63229/63230)
- Patna-Varanasi Passenger (Train No. 63233/63240)
This service restoration is expected to greatly benefit commuters, including students, traders, and patients, particularly those residing in Gahmar, Dildarnagar, and Zamania.