Indian Railways has extended the operation of summer special trains from Saharsa and Purnia Court to Delhi. This decision aims to provide relief to passengers facing heavy rushes during the summer season. The East Central Railway is managing these services to ensure smoother travel for passengers heading to Anand Vihar Terminal.
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What are the extended dates and timings for these special trains?
The operation of Saharsa-Anand Vihar and Purnia Court-Anand Vihar summer special trains has been extended until July-August 2026. These trains were initially introduced to handle the extra crowd and will now continue to run for a longer period to help commuters.
| Train Number | Route | Departure Day | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05579 | Purnia Court to Anand Vihar | Friday & Sunday | 4:30 PM |
| 05580 | Anand Vihar to Purnia Court | Monday & Wednesday | 5:15 AM |
| 05575 | Saharsa to Anand Vihar | Tuesday | 8:00 PM |
| 05576 | Anand Vihar to Saharsa | Thursday | 5:15 AM |
Key details about the train routes and distance
The Saharsa Anand Vihar Terminal Special (05279) covers a distance of 1186 km in about 24 hours and 8 minutes with 22 stops. On the other hand, the Purnia Court Anand Vihar Terminal Summer Special (05579) travels 1285 km in approximately 30 hours and 5 minutes, covering 30 stations. CPRO Saraswati Chandra mentioned that these specials are being run specifically due to the additional passenger rush.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
सहरसा-आनंद विहार स्पेशल ट्रेन कब तक चलेगी?
रेलवे ने सहरसा-आनंद विहार और पूर्णिया कोर्ट-आनंद विहार समर स्पेशल ट्रेनों के परिचालन को जुलाई-अगस्त 2026 तक बढ़ा दिया है।
पूर्णिया कोर्ट से आनंद विहार स्पेशल ट्रेन का समय क्या है?
ट्रेन संख्या 05579 पूर्णिया कोर्ट से हर शुक्रवार और रविवार को शाम 4:30 बजे प्रस्थान करती है।