3 New Festival Special Trains Via Gaya Junction
To manage the massive passenger surge expected during the 2026 festive season, Indian Railways has announced the operation of three pairs of reserved festival special trains passing through Gaya Junction. These services are specifically designed to provide relief to travelers during the holiday period, ensuring smoother journeys across several key routes.
Delhi Junction to Santragachi Special (04094/04093)
The first special service is a single-trip operation designed for travelers moving between Delhi and West Bengal. The Delhi Junction-Santragachi special (04094) is scheduled to run on October 14.
- Departure: Leaves Delhi Junction at 00:30.
- Key Stops: DDU Junction, Bhabua Road, Sasaram, Dehri-on-Sone, Anugrah Narayan Road, Guraru, and Gaya Junction.
- Arrival: Reaches Santragachi at 07:40 the following day.
The return service, 04093, will operate on October 15, reaching Gaya Junction at 04:05. This train will consist of 19 coaches to accommodate the festive demand.
Anand Vihar Terminal to Bhagalpur Daily Service (04062/04061)
For those looking for more frequent travel, the Anand Vihar Terminal-Bhagalpur special will operate as a daily service. This is a high-frequency option with a total of 47 trips scheduled in each direction.
- Outbound (04062): Runs daily from October 10 to November 25. It reaches DDU Junction at 03:00 and Gaya Junction at 06:30, arriving in Bhagalpur at 13:30.
- Return (04061): Runs daily from October 11 to November 26, arriving back at Gaya Junction at 23:15.
This service will feature 20 coaches, providing ample space for passengers traveling between Delhi and Bihar.
Yog Nagari Rishikesh to Kolkata Weekly Special (04312/04311)
The third pair of trains connects the northern regions to Kolkata. The Yog Nagari Rishikesh-Kolkata special will operate on a weekly basis, providing six trips in each direction.
- Outbound (04312): Operates every Friday from October 16 to November 20. It reaches DDU Junction at 17:40 and Gaya Junction at 20:50, arriving in Kolkata at 08:00 the next day.
- Return (04311): Operates every Sunday from October 18 to November 22, reaching Gaya Junction at 00:25.
This special train will consist of 18 coaches and will include designated stoppages at various stations to facilitate easy boarding for travelers.