29 Special Trains from Delhi to Bihar Today for Chhath Puja: Check Full Schedule and Timings
New Delhi, November 12, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Indian Railways is operating special and regular trains from Delhi to Bihar to manage the heavy rush of passengers travelling home for Chhath Puja. On November 12, several trains are scheduled to depart from New Delhi, Shakur Basti, Anand Vihar and other stations, providing additional travel options for passengers.
Northern Railway is operating 29 special trains from Delhi on Thursday. These include seven trains each from New Delhi and Anand Vihar, five each from Shakur Basti and Hazrat Nizamuddin, three from Delhi Junction, and one each from Rohtak and Sarai Rohilla.
Additional general special trains may also be operated depending on passenger demand. Trains are running from six stations across Delhi-NCR to manage the festive rush.
In view of the heavy crowd, the sale of platform tickets has been temporarily suspended. Only passengers holding valid train tickets are being allowed to enter railway stations.
Delhi to Bihar Special Trains on November 12
According to the Northern Railway festival special train schedule, several services connect Delhi with Patna and other destinations in Bihar. Some operate on November 12, while others run on specified dates or selected days of the week.
New Delhi–Patna and Rajendra Nagar Services
1. New Delhi–Rajendra Nagar AC Puja Special (02310)
The fully air-conditioned special train will depart from New Delhi at 7 PM and reach Rajendra Nagar in Patna at 2 PM the following day. According to the schedule, it will operate on November 12, 14, 16, 19 and 21.
It will stop at Govindpuri in Kanpur, Prayagraj, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction (DDU), Buxar, Ara, Danapur and Patna.
2. New Delhi–Patna Festival Special (04088)
This special train will depart from New Delhi at 3:50 PM and reach Patna Junction at 12:45 PM the following day. It is scheduled to operate daily until November 30.
3. New Delhi–Patna Vande Bharat Festival Special (02258)
The train will depart from New Delhi at 5 AM and reach Patna Junction at 6:30 PM. The schedule lists its service for November 11.
4. New Delhi–Patna Vande Bharat Festival Special (02252)
This service will depart from New Delhi at 8:35 AM and reach Patna at 9:30 PM. It operates on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday until November 25.
5. New Delhi–Patna Vande Bharat Festival Special (02254)
The train will depart from New Delhi at 8:35 AM and arrive at Patna Junction at 9:30 PM. It operates on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday until November 26.
Shakur Basti–Bihar Special Trains
6. Shakur Basti–Patna Special (04404)
The train will depart from Shakur Basti at 3:15 PM and reach Patna Junction at 2:30 PM the following day. It is scheduled to operate on November 11, 12, 13 and 14.
7. Shakur Basti–Mansi Special (04406)
This train will depart from Shakur Basti at 7:10 PM and reach Mansi Junction at 2:30 AM. It is scheduled to operate on November 11, 12, 13 and 14.
8. Shakur Basti–Jhanjharpur Special (04410)
The train will depart from Shakur Basti at 1 PM and reach Jhanjharpur Junction at 4 PM. The schedule lists services on November 11, 12, 13 and 14.
9. Patna–Shakur Basti Special (04403)
The return service will depart from Patna Junction at 3:40 PM and reach Shakur Basti at 3 PM the following day. It is scheduled to operate from November 11 to 15 on the specified dates.
Other Important Delhi–Bihar Train Services
10. New Delhi–Saharsa Special (02553)
The train will depart from New Delhi at 9 AM and travel to Saharsa via Barauni.
11. New Delhi–Darbhanga Bihar Sampark Kranti Express (12566)
The train will depart from New Delhi Railway Station at 1 PM, slightly later than its regular departure time of 12:45 PM. Samastipur and Darbhanga are important stops in Bihar.
12. Anand Vihar–Muzaffarpur Sapt Kranti Express (12558)
The train will depart from Anand Vihar Terminal at 2:35 PM and arrive at Muzaffarpur Junction at 11:05 AM the following day.
13. Anand Vihar–Muzaffarpur Lichchhavi Express (14006)
The train will leave Anand Vihar Terminal at 6 PM. It will stop at Siwan and Muzaffarpur.
14. New Delhi–Jaynagar Swatantrata Senani Express (12562)
The train will depart from New Delhi at 9:15 PM. It will pass through Suremanpur, Chhapra, Muzaffarpur and Samastipur before reaching Jaynagar.
15. New Delhi–Siwan Superfast Festival Special (04406)
The original report also mentions a New Delhi–Siwan service departing at 7:25 PM and reaching Siwan at 10:45 AM the following day. However, the Northern Railway schedule image lists train number 04406 as the Shakur Basti–Mansi Special. Passengers should verify the train number and route before travelling.
Platform Ticket Sales Suspended at Delhi Stations
To control crowding during the festive period, platform ticket sales have been temporarily stopped at major Delhi railway stations. Entry is being restricted to passengers holding valid train tickets.
Railways may also operate additional general special trains depending on passenger demand.
How to Check Train Timings and Running Status
Passengers can check the latest departure and arrival timings, stoppages and running status through the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) app or the Indian Railways enquiry website.
For railway-related assistance, passengers can contact the RailMadad helpline at 139.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many special trains is Northern Railway operating from Delhi on November 12?
Northern Railway is operating 29 special trains from Delhi on November 12, 2026.
2. How many special trains will depart from New Delhi?
Seven special trains are scheduled to operate from New Delhi.
3. What time will the New Delhi–Rajendra Nagar AC Special depart?
Train number 02310 will depart from New Delhi at 7 PM and reach Rajendra Nagar at 2 PM the following day.
4. Is there a special train from New Delhi to Patna?
Yes. Train number 04088 will depart from New Delhi at 3:50 PM and reach Patna at 12:45 PM the following day. It is scheduled to run daily until November 30.
5. Which special train will run from Shakur Basti to Patna?
Train number 04404 will depart from Shakur Basti at 3:15 PM and reach Patna at 2:30 PM the following day. It is scheduled to operate from November 11 to 14 on specified dates.
6. Are special trains available from Delhi to Saharsa and Darbhanga?
Yes. The New Delhi–Saharsa Special (02553) and New Delhi–Darbhanga Bihar Sampark Kranti Express (12566) are among the services listed for these destinations.
7. Are platform tickets available at Delhi railway stations?
No. Platform ticket sales have been temporarily suspended due to the festive rush. Only passengers holding valid train tickets are being allowed inside the stations.
8. Where can passengers check the latest train schedule?
Passengers can check train timings and running status through the NTES app, the Indian Railways enquiry website or the RailMadad helpline at 139.