Gorakhpur Gets New Amrit Bharat & Special Trains
To manage the massive surge in passenger traffic during the upcoming festive season, Indian Railways has announced a series of operational adjustments and the introduction of several Gorakhpur special trains. These measures, coordinated by the North Eastern Railway and East Central Railway, aim to ensure smoother travel for commuters between October 18 and October 24, 2026.
New Amrit Bharat Express Connectivity
In a major boost to regional connectivity, a new Amrit Bharat Express service is being launched. This service will connect Chalpalli and Gorakhpur, providing essential transit for passengers with scheduled stops at:
- Lucknow
- Kanpur
- Jhansi
- Bhopal
- Nagpur
Festival Specials for Amritsar and Muzaffarpur
To cater to the holiday rush, two additional festival special trains will begin operations on October 19. These services will run via the Saharanpur-Bareilly-Gorakhpur-Siwan route to facilitate easier travel between major hubs:
- 04638/04637 Amritsar-Chhapra
- 04640/04639 Chheharta-Muzaffarpur
Mumbai-Bound Unreserved Services
For passengers traveling toward Mumbai, a special unreserved service has been scheduled. The 09084 festival special, part of the Bandra Terminus-Gorakhpur-Bandra Terminus series, is set to depart from Gorakhpur Railway Station at 10:45 PM on Monday, October 19, 2026. This train will feature halts at Sawai Madhopur and Kota Railway Station.
Enhanced Links to Guwahati and Sealdah
The railway authorities have also expanded services connecting Gorakhpur to the eastern parts of the country:
Guwahati-Gorakhpur Weekly Service
The 05633/05634 weekly festival special between Narangi (Guwahati) and Gorakhpur will remain operational through November 29. For those returning, the service from Gorakhpur will run every Sunday, starting from October 18.
Sealdah-Gorakhpur Twice-Weekly Service
The 03131/03132 Sealdah-Gorakhpur special train will operate twice weekly, completing 14 trips in each direction throughout October and November. This service will provide vital connectivity with stops at:
- Asansol
- Jhajha
- Kiul
- Barauni
- Shahpur Patoree
- Hajipur
- Chhapra
- Siwan
- Deoria Sadar
Railway authorities, including Chief Public Relations Officer Sumit Kumar, advise all passengers to verify their specific train status and schedules before travel, as timings may be subject to further updates based on operational requirements.