To accommodate the increased rush of passengers during the festive season, Indian Railways has decided to extend the operation of the Patna-New Delhi and Muzaffarpur-Anand Vihar Clone Special Trains. This decision is expected to provide significant relief to passengers, especially during the busy travel period. The announcement was made by Saraswati Chandra, Chief Public Relations Officer of East Central Railway.
Patna-New Delhi Clone Special Train Extended
Train number 02393 Patna-New Delhi Clone Special will now run daily (except Thursdays) from November 1 to November 30, 2024. This extension will ensure that passengers traveling from Patna to New Delhi have more frequent options.
Similarly, train number 02394 New Delhi-Patna Clone Special will operate daily (except Fridays) from November 2 to December 1, 2024. This added frequency will help alleviate the travel demand from New Delhi to Patna.
Muzaffarpur-Anand Vihar Clone Special Train Extended
Train number 05283 Muzaffarpur-Anand Vihar Clone Special has also been extended and will now operate daily from October 22 to November 30, 2024. This train will serve passengers traveling between Muzaffarpur and Anand Vihar, providing more travel flexibility.
On the return route, train number 05284 Anand Vihar-Muzaffarpur Clone Special will operate daily from October 23 to December 1, 2024. The extended schedule is expected to greatly benefit passengers traveling between these two locations during the festive season.
Train Route, Timings, and Fare Information
| Train Number | Route | Operation Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02393 | Patna to New Delhi | November 1 – November 30, 2024 | Daily (except Thursdays) |
| 02394 | New Delhi to Patna | November 2 – December 1, 2024 | Daily (except Fridays) |
| 05283 | Muzaffarpur to Anand Vihar | October 22 – November 30, 2024 | Daily |
| 05284 | Anand Vihar to Muzaffarpur | October 23 – December 1, 2024 | Daily |