Udaipur : In anticipation of increased passenger demand during the festive season of Holi, Indian Railways has announced the operation of special weekly train services between Udaipur City and Patna, as well as between Udaipur City and Forbesganj. These additional trains aim to ensure smooth travel during the busy festive period, accommodating thousands of passengers heading home for celebrations.
Udaipur City–Patna Weekly Special Train (09651/09652): Schedule & Route Details
According to Chief Public Relations Inspector Ashok Kumar Chauhan, the special train numbered 09651 will run from Udaipur City to Patna for a total of three trips from 11 March to 25 March 2025. The schedule is as follows:
- Departure from Udaipur City: Every Tuesday at 11:00 PM
- Arrival in Patna: Thursday at 12:20 PM
In the return direction, the Patna–Udaipur City Weekly Special Train (09652) will run from 13 March to 27 March 2025:
- Departure from Patna: Every Thursday at 6:00 AM
- Arrival in Udaipur City: Friday at 12:20 PM
Major Stations and Stops
The train will halt at several key stations along the route, including:
Rana Pratap Nagar, Mavli, Chanderiya, Bhilwara, Bijainagar, Nasirabad, Ajmer, Kishangarh, Jaipur, Dausa, Bandikui, Bharatpur, Agra Fort, Tundla, Etawah, Kanpur Central, Prayagraj, Mirzapur, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction, Buxar, Ara, Danapur, and Patna.
Coach Composition
The train consists of the following coaches:
- Second AC: 2 Coaches
- Third AC: 6 Coaches
- Third AC Economy: 3 Coaches
- Sleeper Class: 5 Coaches
- General Class: 4 Coaches
- Power Cars: 2 Coaches
In total, this special service will feature 22 coaches, ensuring ample capacity for festive travelers.
Udaipur City–Forbesganj Weekly Special Train
Additionally, Indian Railways will operate a separate special train (Train No. 09623/09624) between Udaipur City and Forbesganj:
Udaipur City–Forbesganj Special (09623)
- Departure from Udaipur City: Every Tuesday at 4:05 PM (on 11 and 18 March)
- Arrival in Forbesganj: Thursday at 5:30 AM
Forbesganj–Udaipur City Special (09624)
- Departure from Forbesganj: Thursday at 6:00 AM (on 13 and 20 March)
- Arrival in Udaipur City: Saturday at 12:40 AM
Important Halts on the Route
This train service will have stops at:
Rana Pratap Nagar, Mavli, Chanderiya, Bhilwara, Bijainagar, Nasirabad, Ajmer, Kishangarh, Jaipur, Bandikui, Bharatpur, Idgah, Tundla, Etawah, Govindpuri, Prayagraj, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay, Begusarai, Khagaria, Naugachia, Katihar, Purnea, Araria Court, and Araria stations.
Composition of Forbesganj Special
The Forbesganj special will consist of 16 coaches in total:
- Second AC: 1 Coach
- Third AC: 3 Coaches
- Third AC Economy: 1 Coach
- Sleeper Class: 5 Coaches
- General Class: 4 Coaches
- Power Car: 1 Coach
- Guard Coach: 1 Coach
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