Indian Railways announced the operation of four pairs of special trains to manage the heavy rush of passengers during the upcoming summer season. These trains will start running from April 19, 2026, providing significant relief to passengers traveling on the Patna-Buxar route. Senior railway officials from East Central and North Western Railway confirmed that these services aim to reduce the waiting list and ensure confirmed tickets for travelers during the vacation period.
What are the details for Gandhidham-Malda Town and Supaul-Delhi specials?
The Gandhidham-Malda Town special (09463/09464) will begin its journey from Gandhidham on April 19 and from Malda Town on April 21. This train will stop at major stations like Jaipur, Prayagraj, Patna, and Bhagalpur. It will have 20 coaches including AC Second, AC Third, Sleeper, and General categories. For passengers in the Supaul region, the Supaul-New Delhi special (04071/04072) will run daily. The train from New Delhi will depart at 9:35 PM and reach Supaul at 6:35 AM the next day, while the return journey starts from Supaul at 7:45 AM and reaches Delhi the next afternoon.
Schedule for Anand Vihar-Khurda Road and Udhna-Santragachi trains
The Anand Vihar-Khurda Road special (04066/04065) is scheduled to run every Monday from Anand Vihar starting April 20. Additionally, a new summer special between Udhna and Santragachi (09073/09074) was announced to handle the extra load from April 17. These trains are designed to provide extra capacity on busy routes and will follow the schedules mentioned below.
| Train Number | Route | Starting Date |
|---|---|---|
| 09463/09464 | Gandhidham – Malda Town | April 19, 2026 |
| 04071/04072 | Supaul – New Delhi | April 17, 2026 |
| 04066/04065 | Anand Vihar – Khurda Road | April 19, 2026 |
| 09073/09074 | Udhna – Santragachi | April 17, 2026 |