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Vande Bharat Festival Special Between Delhi–Patna to be launched From Oct 11

Desi Metros Staff
October 8, 2025 One Min Read

To accommodate increased travel during the festive season, Indian Railways has introduced a Vande Bharat Festival Special train between New Delhi and Patna, running from October 11 to November 15, 2025.

The train (numbers 02252/02251) will operate three times a week each way:

  • From New Delhi on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 08:35 am, arriving Patna at 9:30 pm
  • From Patna on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10:00 am, arriving New Delhi at 11:30 pm

Key stops include Aligarh Junction, Kanpur Central, Prayagraj Junction, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Buxar, and Ara.

The service comprises 16 trips in each direction and 16 coaches. Chair Car fares are around Rs 2,500, and Executive Chair Car fares are approximately Rs 4,600.

Northern Railway stated the move aims to ease travel demand during Diwali, Chhath Puja, and other festivals while providing faster, safer, and more comfortable journeys for travellers between Delhi and Bihar.

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