Saharsa-Bhagalpur Route: Indian Railways considers additional special train due to Vikramshila Setu damage
Indian Railways is looking into running another special train between Saharsa and Bhagalpur to help passengers. This move comes after a section of the Vikramshila Setu collapsed on May 4, 2026, which stopped all vehicle traffic. The railway department is currently checking the feasibility of this new service to ease the travel rush.
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What is the current train status for Saharsa-Bhagalpur?
To manage the crowd, a special unreserved MEMU train (05573/05574) is already running daily between Saraigarh and Deoghar. This train passes through both Saharsa and Bhagalpur and will operate from May 7 to May 31, 2026. Kartik Singh, the Senior Divisional Commercial Manager of Malda Division, confirmed that they are assessing if one more special train is needed on this route.
How is the Vikramshila Setu repair progressing?
The Bihar Government and the Road Construction Department are working to restore traffic. A high-level meeting was led by Secretary Pankaj Kumar Pal to speed up the repairs. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is helping to build a Bailey bridge for partial traffic, while IIT Patna is conducting a safety audit of the structure.
Key details of the connectivity crisis
| Event/Entity | Details |
|---|---|
| Bridge Damage Date | May 4, 2026 |
| Current Special Train | 05573/05574 Saraigarh-Deoghar MEMU |
| Operational Dates | May 7 to May 31, 2026 |
| Repairing Agency | BRO and Bihar Road Construction Dept |
| Safety Audit | Conducted by IIT Patna |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
सहरसा और भागलपुर के बीच कौन सी स्पेशल ट्रेन चल रही है?
फिलहाल 05573/05574 Saraigarh-Deoghar MEMU स्पेशल ट्रेन 7 मई से 31 मई 2026 तक रोजाना चल रही है।
विक्रमशिला सेतु की मरम्मत का काम कौन देख रहा है?
बिहार सरकार का रोड कंस्ट्रक्शन विभाग BRO के साथ मिलकर Bailey bridge बना रहा है और IIT Patna सेफ्टी ऑडिट कर रहा है।