North Eastern Railway (NER) will introduce two new train services on June 19, 2026. Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnav and Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary will flag off the Chhapra-Anand Vihar Terminal and Mau-Anand Vihar Terminal trains from Chhapra. These trains will provide direct connectivity to Delhi for passengers from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
What are the routes and timings for the new trains?
The new services will connect Chhapra and Mau to the national capital. The Chhapra-Anand Vihar Terminal Inaugural Special (02527) will depart Chhapra at 1:45 PM and reach Delhi the next morning at 7:30 AM. It will travel via Ballia, Azamgarh, and Lucknow.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Inauguration Date | June 19, 2026 |
| Route 1 | Chhapra to Anand Vihar Terminal |
| Route 2 | Mau to Anand Vihar Terminal |
| Key Stops | Ballia, Mau, Azamgarh, Shahganj, Jaunpur, Sultanpur, Lucknow, Kanpur, Aligarh, Ghaziabad |
| Coach Composition | 18 Coaches (4 General, 5 Sleeper, 5 AC 3rd, 2 AC 2nd, 2 SLRs) |
How will this impact the local passengers?
MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy stated that these trains will benefit lakhs of passengers from Saran, Siwan, and Gopalganj. Students, employees, and businessmen traveling to Delhi will find the journey more convenient. Railway officials believe this will boost social and economic growth by improving connectivity for education and employment.
General Manager Uday Borwankar recently inspected Chhapra Junction and the tracks from Gorakhpur to Chhapra to ensure all preparations are complete. Cleaning and repair work at Chhapra Junction is being done on a priority basis for the event.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the timing of the Chhapra-Anand Vihar Special train?
The train (02527) will leave Chhapra at 1:45 PM and arrive at Anand Vihar Terminal the next day at 7:30 AM.
Which major stations will the Chhapra-Anand Vihar train stop at?
The train will stop at Ballia, Mau, Azamgarh, Shahganj, Jaunpur, Sultanpur, Lucknow, Kanpur Central, Aligarh, and Ghaziabad.