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Three Special Trains Planned Between Rani Kamlapati And Gaya
The railway will run a special train between Rani Kamlapati and Gaya.
It is being arranged because many people travel during Pitru Paksha.
The train from Rani Kamlapati will run three times in late September and early October 2026.
The train from Gaya will also run three times on separate dates.
The journey will include stops at many stations along the route.
It will take passengers through places such as Itarsi, Jabalpur, Satna, and Sasaram.
The train will have 24 coaches for different kinds of passengers.
Railway officials say the service is meant to help manage the extra crowd.
The Rani Kamlapati–Gaya special train will make three round trips during Pitru Paksha.
Train 01661 will depart Rani Kamlapati on September 27, October 2, and October 7, 2026.
The return service, Train 01662, will depart Gaya on September 30, October 5, and October 10, 2026.
The train will stop at 17 intermediate stations, including Itarsi, Jabalpur, Satna, Prayagraj Chheoki, and Sasaram.
Each service will have 24 coaches, including sleeper, general, AC 3-Tier, and AC 2-Tier coaches.
- Who
- The railway administration and passengers traveling during Pitru Paksha.
- What
- A three-trip special train service will operate between Rani Kamlapati and Gaya in both directions.
- Where
- The service will run between Rani Kamlapati and Gaya, stopping at 17 stations including Narmadapuram, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Satna, Prayagraj Chheoki, and Sasaram.
- When
- The outward trips are scheduled for September 27, October 2, and October 7, 2026; return trips are scheduled for September 30, October 5, and October 10, 2026.
- Why
- The service is intended to accommodate increased passenger demand and extra rush during Pitru Paksha.
Key facts
- Outward train
- Train No. 01661, Rani Kamlapati–Gaya Special
- Return train
- Train No. 01662, Gaya–Rani Kamlapati Special
- Outward departures
- September 27, October 2, and October 7, 2026
- Return departures
- September 30, October 5, and October 10, 2026
- Coach composition
- 24 coaches: 2 SLR/D, 4 General, 12 Sleeper, 4 AC 3-Tier, and 2 AC 2-Tier
- Outward departure time
- 15:20 from Rani Kamlapati; arrival at Gaya at 14:30 the next day
- Return departure time
- 15:30 from Gaya; arrival at Rani Kamlapati at 16:15 the next day
Sources
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