Indian Railways extends Udhna Malda Town special train services via Bhagalpur
Indian Railways has officially announced the extended operation of special train services between Udhna and Malda Town to manage the heavy rush of passengers during the upcoming festive season including Durga Puja Diwali and Chhath Puja. This strategic move aims to provide relief to migrant workers from Bihar and Bengal who are working in various industrial hubs across Surat and Gujarat. Here are the key details of the extended train services. Train number 09033 will operate for 13 trips every Thursday between September 3 and November 26 2026. Train number 09034 return service will run for 13 trips every Sunday between September 6 and November 29 2026. Specific trips on certain dates remain cancelled for operational reasons.
Detailed Schedule and Timings
According to Manish Kumar Gupta DRM of the Eastern Railway Malda Division train number 09033 Udhna-Malda Town Special will operate every Thursday from September 3 to November 26 2026 making a total of 13 trips. This service will pass through Bhagalpur on September 3 10 and 17 as well as October 8 15 22 and 29 and November 5 12 19 and 26.
The return service train number 09034 Malda Town-Udhna Special is scheduled to run every Sunday from September 6 to November 29 2026 completing a total of 13 trips. The specific return dates include September 6 13 and 20 alongside October 11 18 and 25 and November 1 8 15 22 and 29.
Cancelled Trips and Important Advisories
Railway officials have also notified the cancellation of certain scheduled trips during this operational window. The Udhna-Malda Town Special will not operate on September 24 and October 1 2026. Additionally the Malda Town-Udhna weekly special service stands cancelled for September 27 and October 4 2026. Passengers planning their festive journey home to Bihar and Bengal from Gujarat are advised to check the updated schedule and book their tickets well in advance to avoid last-minute rush.