Vande Bharat Express BIG Update: Diwali-Chhath Special Trains Selling Out Faster Than Sweets!
Attention, travel enthusiasts! The festive season is upon us, and Indian Railways is rolling out the red carpet—or should we say, the train tracks—with special Vande Bharat Express and Tejas Express trains to accommodate the soaring demand for tickets. With a full house on many routes, you might want to jump on this opportunity before it leaves the station!
Vande Bharat to the Rescue!
In response to the overwhelming ticket demand ahead of Diwali and Chhath, Indian Railways is launching special services from New Delhi and Lucknow to Patna and Chhapra. Every year, the festive frenzy brings a tidal wave of passengers, and this year is no exception. With fares starting at over ₹4,000, these trains are already fully booked for many upcoming dates!
All You Need To Know About the New Delhi-Patna Junction Vande Bharat Express
Departure Dates: The Vande Bharat Festival Special (02252) will run from October 30 to November 3, 2024, operating three days a week—Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.
Departure Time: 8:25 AM from New Delhi
Arrival Time: 8:00 PM at Patna Junction
Fare: ₹2,575 for a chair car; ₹4,655 for economy class
Route Details:
The train will make several key stops:
Kanpur Central at 1:02 PM
Prayagraj at 3:05 PM
Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction at 4:50 PM
Buxar at 6:15 PM
Ara at 7:08 PM
Book Fast! Seats for October 30, November 1, and November 3 are completely sold out, with only a handful left for November 6.
Patna to New Delhi: The Return Journey
Vande Bharat Festival Special (02251) will operate from Patna Junction to New Delhi between October 31 and November 7, 2024, running on Thursday, Saturday, and Monday.
Departure Time: 7:30 AM from Patna
Arrival Time: 7:00 PM at New Delhi
Fare: ₹2,355 for a chair car; ₹4,410 for economy class
Route Details:
Stops include:
Ara at 8:05 AM
Buxar at 8:47 AM
Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction at 10:20 AM
Prayagraj at 12:10 PM
Kanpur Central at 2:18 PM
Good News! Seats are still available on various dates, so grab them while you can!
Lucknow to Chhapra: A Festive Delight
The Lucknow-Chhapra Vande Bharat Express (02270) will be operational from October 25 to November 8, 2024, running six days a week (except Tuesdays).
Departure Time: 2:15 PM from Lucknow
Arrival Time: 9:30 PM at Chhapra
Fare: ₹1,780 for a chair car; ₹3,125 for economy class
Route Details:
The train will stop at:
Sultanpur at 4:07 PM
Varanasi at 6:25 PM
Ghazipur City at 7:35 PM
Ballia at 8:25 PM
Suremanpur at 8:57 PM
Get Ready to Travel! Seats for October 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, and 31 are still available, so don’t miss out on this festive travel opportunity!
