Following the unrest at Patliputra Railway Station on June 14, 2026, Indian Railways decided to operate 16 special trains. The violence broke out when candidates appearing for the Bihar Police Prohibition Constable exam protested against poor arrangements and train delays. To manage the crowd and facilitate travel, the East Central Railway (ECR) increased the number of special services.
How many special trains will run and from where
The railway administration has planned a total of 16 exam special trains to clear the rush. Out of these, 10 trains will be operated by the Danapur Division and 6 trains will be managed by the Samastipur Division. Additionally, the railway will use the Train on Demand (TOD) system to launch more trains if the crowd increases suddenly.
Route details for Danapur Division special trains
The Danapur Division has released a detailed schedule for its 10 special trains. These trains will stop at all small and big stations along their routes to help students.
| Route From | Route To |
|---|---|
| Patna Junction | Gaya Junction |
| Gaya Junction | Patna Junction |
| Patna Junction | Buxar |
| Buxar | Danapur |
| Nawada | Gaya Junction |
| Gaya Junction | Nawada |
| Rajgir | Bakhtiyarpur |
| Kiul | Gaya Junction |
| Gaya Junction | Kiul |
Police action and current station status
Police used lathi charge and tear gas to control the situation during the protest. An FIR has been registered against 6 named individuals and 500 unknown people for stone-pelting and damaging public property. Railway officials are now scanning CCTV footage to identify the culprits. Currently, train services have returned to normal and peace has been restored at the station.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How many special trains are running for the Prohibition Constable exam?
A total of 16 special trains are being operated, with 10 from the Danapur Division and 6 from the Samastipur Division.
What action did the police take against the protesters?
Police filed an FIR against 6 named and 500 unknown persons for violence and stone-pelting, and used tear gas to restore order.