Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Charlapalli–Patna Special Trains Extended to 2026
South Central Railway, a part of India’s rail network, decided to keep running special trains between Patna in Bihar and Charlapalli in Telangana until September 2026.
Three trains, numbered 03253, 03254, and 03255, will run on certain days in August and September.
Train 03253 goes from Patna to Charlapalli on Mondays and Wednesdays, while trains 03254 and 03255 go the other way on Wednesdays and Fridays.
These trains stop at many big stations like Nagpur, Bilaspur, and Ranchi.
Passengers can choose from AC 3‑tier, AC 3‑tier economy, Sleeper, or General seats, so people with different budgets can travel comfortably.
South Central Railway extended Charlapalli–Patna special trains until September 18, 2026.
Three train numbers (03253, 03254, 03255) will run on selected days between August and September 2026.
Train 03253 runs Mondays and Wednesdays (14 services) from Patna to Charlapalli.
Train 03254 runs Wednesdays (7 services) from Charlapalli to Patna; Train 03255 runs Fridays (7 services) from Charlapalli to Patna.
Trains stop at major stations including Kazipet, Nagpur, Bilaspur, Ranchi, and Patna Junction, offering AC 3‑tier, AC 3‑tier economy, Sleeper, and General coaches.
- Who
- South Central Railway
- What
- Extended special train services between Patna and Charlapalli
- When
- Until September 18, 2026
- Where
- Patna, Bihar to Charlapalli, Telangana
- Why
- To provide extra connectivity on a busy long‑distance route
- Operator
- South Central Railway
- Route
- Patna to Charlapalli
- Extension End Date
- September 18, 2026
- Train Numbers
- 03253, 03254, 03255
- Service Days
- Mon, Wed, Fri (selected days)
- Coach Classes
- AC 3-tier, AC 3-tier economy, Sleeper, General