New Delhi, March 29, 2025: In light of the heavy travel rush during Chaiti Chhath Puja 2025, Chaitra Navratri, and Eid, Indian Railways has announced several special trains connecting Delhi to Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, including the launch of a Vande Bharat Express Special from New Delhi to Patna, starting today.
This move aims to cater to the surge in passenger traffic and provide additional convenience for travellers heading home for the festive season.
Vande Bharat Special Train: Delhi to Patna
The train number 02436 will operate as the New Delhi–Patna Vande Bharat Special, departing New Delhi at 8:30 AM and reaching Patna by 8:10 PM from March 29 to 31 (Saturday to Monday).
The return service, train number 02435, will run as the Patna–New Delhi Vande Bharat Special, departing Patna at 8:30 AM and arriving in New Delhi at 8:10 PM, operating March 30 to April 1 (Sunday to Tuesday).
This train service follows the successful operation of similar Vande Bharat specials during Diwali, Chhath Puja, and Holi. However, due to the extended route length, it has not been made a permanent fixture. Indian Railways is also reportedly working on a sleeper version of the Vande Bharat Express on the Delhi–Patna route, expected to launch later this year.
Festival Special Trains for Bihar – Full List
To ease holiday travel, East Central Railway (ECR) has announced additional special trains between Delhi and various cities in Bihar:
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04088 New Delhi–Patna Superfast Festival Special (Daily, Mar 29–Apr 1)
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04087 Patna–New Delhi Superfast Festival Special (Daily, Mar 29–Apr 2)
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04089 Saharsa–New Delhi Superfast Festival Special (Mar 29 & Apr 1)
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04090 New Delhi–Saharsa Festival Special (Departs Mar 31)
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04430 Anand Vihar–Bhagalpur Unreserved Special (Mar 29 & 30)
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04429 Bhagalpur–Anand Vihar Unreserved Special (Mar 29–31)
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04432 Delhi–Saharsa Unreserved Special (Mar 29 & 30)
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04431 Saharsa–Delhi Unreserved Special (Mar 30 & 31)
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04438 Delhi–Katihar Unreserved Special (Mar 29 & 30)
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04437 Katihar–New Delhi Unreserved Special (Mar 29–31)
These trains are designed to handle the large volume of travellers from Delhi to Bihar’s major cities like Patna, Saharsa, Bhagalpur, and Katihar.
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