Vande Bharat Festival Specials: New Delhi to Patna Service!
To tackle the massive influx of passengers during the upcoming festive season, Indian Railways has introduced a second pair of Vande Bharat Festival Special trains. This strategic move is designed to manage the heavy travel demand between New Delhi and Patna during the major celebrations of Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath Puja.
Comprehensive Schedule for Festive Travelers
Operated by the Northern Railway zone, these special services aim to provide much-needed relief to commuters. According to railway officials, the service will provide a total of 36 scheduled journeys, consisting of 18 trips in each direction.
The operational schedule for the new services is as follows:
- Train No. 02252 (New Delhi to Patna): This service will depart every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, running from October 21 through November 25, 2026.
- Train No. 02251 (Patna to New Delhi): This service will operate every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday, from October 22 to November 26, 2026.
Premium Comfort and Route Details
The 16-coach Vande Bharat special is equipped to provide a high-quality travel experience, featuring both AC Chair Car and Executive Chair Car accommodations. The train covers a distance of approximately 998 kilometers between the two cities.
Commuters can plan their journeys based on the following estimated travel times:
- New Delhi to Patna: Approximately 12 hours and 55 minutes.
- Patna to New Delhi: Approximately 13 hours and 30 minutes.
Key Intermediate Stops
To ensure connectivity for passengers in various regions, the train will make stops at the following six intermediate stations:
- Aligarh
- Kanpur
- Prayagraj
- Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction (DDU)
- Buxar
- Ara
With this new festive arrangement, passengers can access rail transport on this route six days a week, with services being unavailable only on Fridays.