Khurda Road Anand Vihar Special Train Announced!
North Central Railway launches a Khurda Road Anand Vihar special train to manage passenger rush. Check the full schedule and stops here.
To manage the heavy surge in passenger traffic, the North Central Railway has introduced a new Khurda Road Anand Vihar special train service connecting Odisha to the Delhi-NCR region. This service is designed to facilitate easier travel for passengers moving through the states of Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh.
Detailed Train Schedule and Timings
The special service will operate with two distinct train numbers to manage the onward and return journeys. Passengers should refer to the following schedule for their travel planning:
Khurda Road to Anand Vihar (Train No. 08407)
- Departure: Khurda Road Junction at 12:15 PM on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
- Arrival: Anand Vihar Terminal at 10:30 PM on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Anand Vihar to Khurda Road (Train No. 08408)
- Departure: Anand Vihar Terminal at 12:30 AM on Monday, November 9, 2026.
- Arrival: Khurda Road Junction at 10:45 AM on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Coach Composition and Facilities
The train consists of 18 coaches, providing a range of travel options from premium AC classes to general seating. The breakdown of the coaches is as follows:
- 1 AC 2-tier coach
- 4 AC 3-tier coaches
- 7 Sleeper class coaches
- 4 General second-class coaches
- 2 Luggage-cum-generator-cum-brake vans (equipped with facilities for passengers with disabilities)
Key Stoppages Along the Route
The service will halt at several major stations to ensure connectivity across the route. Key stops include:
- Bhubaneswar and Cuttack
- Jajpur Keonjhar Road, Bhadrak, and Baleshwar
- Hijli, Midnapore, Bishnupur, and Bankura
- Adra, Gomoh, Koderma, and Gaya Junction
- Dehri On Sone, Sasaram, and Bhabua Road
- Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction
- Prayagraj (Subedarganj), Govindpuri, and Ghaziabad Junction
Traveler Advisory: Passengers are advised to verify all timings and service details via the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) or official railway channels prior to their journey.