Eastern Railway Special Trains for Diwali and Chhath Puja
Eastern Railway announces special unreserved trains for Bhagalpur, Anand Vihar, and Sahibganj to ease the Diwali and Chhath Puja festive rush.
To tackle the massive surge in passenger numbers during the upcoming festive season, Eastern Railway has unveiled a new schedule of special trains. These services are specifically designed to provide relief to commuters traveling home for the Diwali and Chhath Puja celebrations.
Unreserved Specials: Bhagalpur to Anand Vihar Terminal
For passengers heading towards Delhi from the Bhagalpur region, two one-way unreserved special trains will operate on November 10. These trains are intended to assist those traveling without prior reservations.
- Train No. 04455: Departs Bhagalpur at 7:00 PM.
- Train No. 04477: Departs Bhagalpur at 9:30 PM.
Both services will follow the existing route and stop at the same stations as the 12367 Bhagalpur-Anand Vihar Terminal Vikramshila Express, ensuring familiarity for regular travelers.
Sahibganj to Bhagalpur Festive Connectivity
Eastern Railway is also boosting connectivity between Sahibganj and Bhagalpur with a dedicated special service. This service will run on November 11, and subsequently on a daily basis from November 14 to November 20, 2026.
- Train No. 03453: Departs Sahibganj at 5:00 PM and arrives in Bhagalpur at 6:45 PM.
- Train No. 03454: Departs Bhagalpur at 8:00 PM and arrives in Sahibganj at 10:00 PM.
In an effort to serve passengers at smaller stations, this train is scheduled to make stops at all stations located between Sahibganj and Bhagalpur.
Managing the Festive Crowd
Railway authorities have emphasized that these special arrangements aim to alleviate the difficulties faced by passengers due to the shortage of confirmed tickets. To manage the expected high volume of travelers, additional staff will be deployed across various stations.
Passengers are urged to follow all railway regulations, maintain cleanliness at stations and within trains, and avoid unnecessary crowding to ensure a safer and more comfortable journey.