Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Northern Railway Adds Special Trains on Delhi, Bihar, UP Routes
Northern Railway is adding extra trains for busy routes.
These trains connect Delhi with Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
One train pair will run between New Delhi and Danapur.
It will make eight trips in total.
Other special trains will connect Ayodhya and Varanasi with Anand Vihar.
These services will make two trips each.
The trains will stop at several stations along their routes.
Passengers should check the latest details by calling 139.
Northern Railway announced reserved special trains to handle extra passenger demand on busy routes.
The New Delhi–Danapur pair will operate eight total trips from September 4 to September 26, 2026.
Ayodhya Cantt–Anand Vihar services will make two trips on September 3 and 4.
Varanasi–Anand Vihar services will also make two trips on September 3 and 4.
Passengers can verify the latest schedules through RailMadad at 139 before travelling.
- Who
- Northern Railway announced the services for passengers travelling on routes connecting Delhi, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
- What
- Reserved special trains will operate between New Delhi and Danapur, Ayodhya Cantt and Anand Vihar Terminal, and Varanasi and Anand Vihar Terminal.
- When
- The New Delhi–Danapur services run from September 4 to September 26, 2026; the Ayodhya and Varanasi services operate on September 3 and 4.
- Where
- The trains serve routes linking New Delhi, Danapur, Ayodhya Cantt, Varanasi and Anand Vihar Terminal, with additional stops.
- Why
- Northern Railway said the services are intended to manage extra passenger rush.
- Announcement
- Northern Railway announced reserved special train services.
- New Delhi–Danapur
- Eight total trips; outbound Fridays from September 4–25 and return Saturdays from September 5–26, 2026.
- Ayodhya–Anand Vihar
- Two trips, departing Ayodhya Cantt at 6:20 pm on September 3 and returning September 4.
- Varanasi–Anand Vihar
- Two trips, departing Varanasi at 3:40 pm on September 3 and returning September 4.
- Coach types
- New Delhi–Danapur trains include AC 3-Tier General and Sleeper coaches; the other services include AC 3-Tier Economy and General coaches.
- Passenger assistance
- Latest details can be checked through RailMadad at 139.