Khatipura-Patna Special Train for Festival Rush
UdaipurTimes, Nov 7, 2026 - Indian Railways has announced a weekly special train between Khatipura (Jaipur) and Patna to accommodate the additional passenger rush during the Diwali and Chhath Puja festivals. The train will operate in both directions for the convenience of passengers.
According to Amit Sudarshan, Chief Public Relations Officer of North Western Railway, the special train will commence operations from November 9, 2026.
The train will have a total of 20 coaches, comprising one Second AC coach, eight Third AC coaches, two Third AC Economy coaches, three Sleeper Class coaches, four General Class coaches and power cars.
Khatipura – Patna Weekly Special will operate from November 9 to November 30, making a total of four trips.
- Departure: Every Monday at 12:00 pm from Khatipura.
- Arrival: The following day at 10:30 am in Patna.
Patna - Khatipura Weekly Special – will operate from November 10 to December 1, making a total of four trips.
- Departure: Every Tuesday at 12:00 pm from Patna.
- Arrival: The following day at 9:25 am at Khatipura.
Along the route this train will stop at Bandikui, Bharatpur, Idgah, Tundla, Govindpuri, Subedarganj, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Buxar, Ara and Danapur.
