New Delhi-Patna Vande Bharat Special: Festive Travel Boost!
Northern Railway is making festive travel smoother by launching a special Vande Bharat Express service between New Delhi and Patna. This special run is specifically designed to manage the heavy passenger influx expected during the upcoming Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath Puja celebrations.
Schedule and Timings for the Festive Special
The service will consist of 36 total trips, split equally with 18 trips operating in each direction to accommodate the seasonal surge.
New Delhi to Patna (Train No. 02252)
- Days of Operation: Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Service Period: October 22, 2026, to November 26, 2026
- Departure: 8:35 AM from New Delhi
- Arrival: 9:30 PM at Patna
- Journey Duration: Approximately 12 hours and 55 minutes
Patna to New Delhi (Train No. 02251)
- Days of Operation: Saturday, Monday, and Wednesday
- Service Period: October 24, 2026, to November 28, 2026
- Departure: 10:00 AM from Patna
- Arrival: 11:30 PM at New Delhi
- Journey Duration: Approximately 13 hours and 30 minutes
Key Stops and Train Features
Passengers traveling on this 16-coach train will benefit from scheduled halts at several major junctions, ensuring better connectivity across the route. The train will observe stops at:
- Aligarh Junction
- Kanpur Central
- Prayagraj Junction
- Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction
- Buxar
- Ara Junction
The service offers premium seating options, featuring both AC Chair Car and Executive Chair Car accommodations for a comfortable journey.
Fare Details and Booking Information
For those planning their festive travel, the approximate fares for the special service are as follows:
- AC Chair Car: ₹2,615
- Executive Chair Car: ₹4,695
Booking for these special services is currently open. Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay, Chief Public Relations Officer of Northern Railway, stated that the initiative was launched to accommodate the additional festive rush and ensure convenient travel for passengers.