Indian Railways is operating a daily reserved festival special train service between New Delhi and Supaul to clear passenger rush during the festive season. Train numbers 04072 and 04071 will provide 59 trips in each direction connecting passengers heading towards Uttar Pradesh and Bihar for Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath Puja. Advance bookings for these services began on September 6, 2026, and travellers are advised to check current timings through official channels before starting their journey.
The
New Delhi to Supaul service numbered 04072 will run daily from October 1, 2026, to November 28, 2026. It departs from New Delhi at 9:35 PM and reaches Supaul at 6:35 AM on the third day. The return service numbered
04071 from Supaul to New Delhi will operate from October 3, 2026, to November 30, 2026. During its journey, the train features a scheduled halt at Prayagraj arriving at 2:15 AM and departing at 2:20 AM. Passengers should note that operational adjustments may occasionally impact departures, such as a brief 40-minute delay recorded on September 11, 2026, due to arrangements surrounding the BRICS Summit.
The special train halts at numerous important stations including
Aligarh, Tundla, Etawah, Govindpuri, Prayagraj, Gyanpur Road, Varanasi, Aunrihar, Ghazipur City, Ballia, Suremanpur, Chhapra, Sonepur, Hajipur, Shahpur Patori, Barauni, Begusarai, Khagaria, Mansi, Simri Bakhtiyarpur, and Saharsa. To accommodate the festive rush, the train is equipped with
16 coaches in total, which comprise two AC III Tier coaches, eight Sleeper Class coaches, four General Class coaches, and two SLR or luggage-cum-brake van coaches. Passengers planning travel are encouraged to verify live seat availability and train schedules using the National Train Enquiry System or IRCTC portal.
