Indian Railways extends Gandhidham Bhagalpur special train service for festive season

Indian Railways has announced an extension for the Gandhidham-Bhagalpur weekly special train to accommodate the anticipated surge in passenger traffic during upcoming festivals, including Dussehra, Diwali, and Chhath Puja. This seasonal extension brings much-needed relief to travellers planning journeys between Gujarat and Bihar during the peak festive rush.

Key details of the extended Gandhidham-Bhagalpur special train service include:
- Train numbers 09451 and 09452 are covered in this festive extension.
- Bookings for both services will open on September 1, 2026.
- The service connects major hubs across Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and other states.

Train 09451 Schedule and Route Details

Train number 09451 Gandhidham-Bhagalpur Weekly Special will now operate every Friday from September 4, 2026, until November 27, 2026. The train is scheduled to depart from Gandhidham at 6:25 p.m. and arrive in Bhagalpur at 8:15 p.m. on Sundays. Passengers can avail of key scheduled stops including Ahmedabad at 11:05 p.m., alongside important stations like Samastipur, Barauni, Begusarai, and Munger.

Train 09452 Return Journey Schedule

In the return direction, train number 09452 Bhagalpur-Gandhidham Weekly Special will run every Monday from September 7, 2026, until November 30, 2026. The service departs from Bhagalpur at 5:00 a.m. and is slated to reach Gandhidham at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesdays. Key stops along this return route include Samastipur at 9:45 a.m. and Ahmedabad at 2:20 a.m. on Wednesday. Passengers are advised to book their tickets early through IRCTC to secure confirmed berths during this high-demand festive period.