Indian Railways has announced that the Puri-Patna Special train (08439/08440) will now be converted into a regular weekly express train (18405/18406). This move will provide significant relief to passengers traveling between Odisha and Bihar. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav confirmed the update and informed Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi about the development.
What are the train timings and schedule
The regular service for train number 18405 from Puri to Patna will start on May 23, 2026, Saturday. It will depart from Puri every Saturday at 14:55 and reach Patna the next day, Sunday, at 11:15. For the return journey, train number 18406 from Patna to Puri will start on May 24, 2026, Sunday. It will depart Patna every Sunday at 13:20 and arrive in Puri on Monday at 09:45.
Route and Coach Composition
The train will connect several major stations across Odisha, West Bengal, and Jharkhand before reaching Bihar. The coach structure is designed to accommodate different passenger needs with a mix of AC and non-AC coaches.
| Coach Type | Number of Coaches |
|---|---|
| Sleeper | 08 |
| 3AC | 03 |
| 2AC | 01 |
| General | 04 |
| Luggage Coach | 02 |
| Divyang Friendly | Available |
Major stations covered by the train
- Puri, Khurda Road, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Jajpur Keonjhar Road, Bhadrak, Balasore
- Kharagpur, Andal, Durgapur, Asansol, Madhupur, Jasidih, Jhajha, Kiul
- Mokama, Barh, Bakhtiyarpur, Patna
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When will the regular Puri-Patna Express start?
Train 18405 from Puri to Patna starts on May 23, 2026, and Train 18406 from Patna to Puri starts on May 24, 2026.
What is the frequency of the Puri-Patna Express?
The train will operate as a weekly express, departing from Puri every Saturday and from Patna every Sunday.