To manage the heavy festive surge for Diwali and Chhath Puja 2026, Indian Railways has deployed special train services connecting major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Surat to eastern destinations across Bihar.
If you are planning your journey to Patna, Gaya, Darbhanga, or Muzaffarpur, here are the key train numbers and schedules to help you secure a seat.
Major Bihar Festive Special Trains (2026)
1. From Delhi & NCR to Bihar
- 04090 / 04089 New Delhi – Danapur Special: Runs weekly from New Delhi to Danapur (Patna) via Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction (DDU).
- 04064 / 04063 Delhi – Gaya Special: Operates six days a week to accommodate festival crowds travelling to central Bihar.
- 04058 / 04057 Anand Vihar – Chhapra Special: Weekly express connecting Delhi-NCR to Saran and North Bihar.
For travel advisories on northern routes, review our recent coverage on Delhi Area Train Cancellations & Security Updates.
2. From Mumbai & Gujarat to Bihar
- 09045 / 09046 Udhna (Surat) – Madhubani Special: Operates weekly to support commuters moving from South Gujarat textile hubs to North Bihar.
- 09465 / 09466 Ahmedabad – Darbhanga Special: Direct weekly express covering critical stops across Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
- 01143 / 01144 LTT Mumbai – Danapur Express: Daily special service connecting Mumbai terminals directly to Patna.
3. From Punjab, South & Eastern Hubs
- 04652 / 04651 Amritsar – Jaynagar Special: Connects Punjab and Western UP to Jhanjharpur and Jaynagar.
- 06509 / 06510 Bengaluru – Danapur Special: Connects Southern IT hubs to Danapur.
- 03133 / 03134 Sealdah (Kolkata) – Sitamarhi Special: Weekly East India connection for Chhath festival travelers.
Fast Booking & Ticket Tips
- Verify Payment Fees: Before booking, read our operational guide on IRCTC UPI Ticket Booking Rules to ensure zero additional charges on digital payments.
- Check Seat Availability: Log into the official IRCTC Rail Connect portal or check real-time running statuses on the NTES Enquiry System.
- Use VIKALP Quota: If seats on primary express trains are waitlisted, select the VIKALP option during checkout to increase your chances of auto-allocation on alternate special trains.