Shakurbasti-Patna Festival Special: 04404 Unreserved Train Starts
Indian Railways launches the 04404 Shakurbasti–Patna Junction Unreserved Festival Special to manage the 2026 festive season rush.
To accommodate the massive surge in passenger traffic during the 2026 festive season, Indian Railways has introduced the 04404/04403 Shakurbasti–Patna Junction Unreserved Festival Special Express. This dedicated service is designed to provide relief to travelers during the peak holiday period.
Unreserved Coaches for Festive Rush
The Shakurbasti–Patna Festival Special is specifically designed for high-capacity travel, featuring entirely unreserved general coaches. This makes it a vital option for passengers looking for immediate travel during the busy season. The service is scheduled to complete eight trips in each direction between November 5 and November 15, 2026.
Departure Schedule from Shakurbasti
Passengers planning to travel from Shakurbasti can catch the special train on the following dates in November 2026:
- November 5, 6, and 7
- November 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14
Route and Major Station Stops
The train will follow a route that connects several major stations, providing connectivity across key regions. The scheduled stops include:
- Shakurbasti
- New Delhi
- Ghaziabad
- Aligarh
- Tundla
- Govindpuri
- Subedarganj
- Mirzapur
- Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction
- Buxar
- Ara
- Danapur
- Patna Junction
Travel Advisory and Potential Delays
Due to the heavy festive traffic and seasonal congestion expected along this corridor, passengers should be prepared for delays of several hours. Additionally, to manage operational constraints, some rail traffic on this route has been temporarily diverted via the Kanpur Central–Lucknow–Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction path.
Indian Railways advises all passengers to verify real-time train status, platform assignments, and schedule changes via the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) or by calling the official helpline at 139 before starting their journey.