Special Vande Bharat Train Connects Delhi and Patna for Chhath
Passengers travelling from Delhi to Bihar for Chhath Puja have received an additional travel option as Indian Railways operates a special Vande Bharat train between New Delhi and Patna. The service has been arranged to manage the increased passenger rush during the festive season.
According to the Northern Railway schedule, train number 02258 will depart from New Delhi Railway Station at 5:00 AM on November 11, 2026. It is scheduled to reach Patna Junction at 6:30 PM on the same day, allowing passengers to complete the journey during daylight hours.
The train will stop at several important stations along the route. These include Aligarh Junction, Kanpur Central, Prayagraj Junction, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Buxar and Ara. These stoppages will provide travel options for passengers from different cities and towns along the route.
The return service, train number 02257, is scheduled to leave Patna at 8:00 AM on November 12 and reach New Delhi at 9:30 PM.
Railways has also announced another special service on the same route. Train number 02436 is scheduled to leave New Delhi at 8:35 AM on November 13 and reach Patna at 9:30 PM. Its return journey is planned for November 14.
Both services are reserved festival specials. Passengers are advised to check seat availability, ticket details and the latest running information through official railway platforms before starting their journey.
The additional services aim to make festive travel more convenient for people visiting their families in Bihar during Chhath Puja. Passengers should confirm the train number and departure date while booking to avoid confusion between the different special services.
