Santragachi-Khatipura Express Starts October 26!
New Santragachi-Khatipura Express will connect West Bengal and Rajasthan via Jharkhand starting October 26, 2026.
Indian Railways is all set to enhance connectivity between West Bengal and Rajasthan with the introduction of the new Santragachi-Khatipura Express (Train No. 18061/18062). The service is scheduled to commence operations on October 26, 2026, and will be virtually flagged off by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Connecting Pilgrims and Professionals
This new weekly train service is designed to cater to a wide variety of passengers, including students, business travelers, and professionals seeking employment. A major highlight of this service is its ability to facilitate easy travel for pilgrims heading to the renowned Khatu Shyam Ji Dham in Rajasthan.
The introduction of this route follows dedicated advocacy from Palamu MP Vishnu Dayal Ram and Jamshedpur MP Bidyut Baran Mahto, ensuring that the needs of the local population are met with better rail connectivity.
Key Stops and Route Details
The Santragachi-Khatipura Express will play a vital role in connecting various parts of Jharkhand. The train will pass through several significant stations, including:
- Tatanagar
- Chandil
- Muri
- Ranchi
- Lohardaga
- Tori
- Latehar
- Barwadih
- Daltonganj (Palamu district)
Weekly Schedule and Timings
Passengers can plan their journeys according to the following weekly schedule:
- Train No. 18061 (Santragachi to Khatipura): This service will depart from Santragachi every Wednesday at 2:15 PM. It is scheduled to reach Ranchi at 10:50 PM and Daltonganj at approximately 3:00 AM. The train will finally arrive at Khatipura at 11:00 PM the following day.
- Train No. 18062 (Khatipura to Santragachi): This return service will depart from Khatipura every Friday at 9:20 AM. It is expected to reach Tatanagar at 3:05 PM the next day, eventually arriving at its final destination in Santragachi at 7:45 PM.