Indian Railways has decided to operate several special trains to manage the heavy passenger rush during the summer vacation season. These trains will connect New Delhi and Anand Vihar Terminal to key destinations in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal. This initiative aims to provide relief to travelers who often face long waiting lists during the peak travel months of April, May, and June.
Schedule and Timings for Special Trains
| Train Name | Train Number | Frequency | Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi-Supaul Daily Special | 04072/04071 | Daily | 17 April 2026 |
| Anand Vihar-Jogbani Weekly Special | 04007/04008 | Weekly (Sat) | 18 April 2026 |
| Gorakhpur-Alipurduar Special | 05056/05055 | Weekly | 18 April 2026 |
The New Delhi-Supaul Daily Special departs from New Delhi at 8:30 PM. The Anand Vihar Terminal-Jogbani Weekly Special will run every Saturday from 18 April to 11 July, 2026. These services provide much-needed capacity on the busy Delhi-Bihar route. Railway authorities have confirmed that these trains will feature various coach categories to suit different budgets.
Key Operational Details and Route Coverage
- Anand Vihar-Jogbani Special: This train will complete 24 trips but will not operate on May 23 and May 24.
- New Delhi-Supaul Service: While it is a daily service, operations remain suspended between 21 May and 26 May.
- Gorakhpur-Alipurduar Special: This train will run for three specific trips on 18, 25 April and 2 May from Gorakhpur.
- Coverage: These trains cover major zones including East Central Railway, North Eastern Railway, and Northern Railway.
- Passenger Benefit: Travelers to UP, Bihar, and West Bengal will have more confirmed seat options during the summer holidays.
Officials from Northern Railway and East Central Railway stated that these arrangements are specifically designed to ease the pressure on regular trains. The special services are expected to help thousands of workers and families planning to visit their hometowns. Tickets for these trains can be booked through the official IRCTC portal and railway reservation counters.