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New Santragachi-Khatipura Express to Launch on November 4
✍️ Udaipur Kiran
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 11:40 AM
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Indian Railways will commence a new weekly Santragachi–Khatipura Express service starting November 4, connecting key cities in West Bengal and Bihar.
Indian Railways is set to introduce a new weekly train service between Santragachi in West Bengal and Khatipura in Bihar. The Santragachi–Khatipura Express is scheduled to begin operations on November 4, aiming to enhance rail connectivity between the two regions.
The new service will provide a direct rail link for passengers traveling between these two major hubs. While specific timings and intermediate stoppages are detailed in the railway's official schedule, the primary focus of this route is to facilitate smoother travel for commuters in Eastern India.
This addition to the rail network is expected to benefit travelers who previously relied on longer routes or multiple transfers to connect these destinations. The launch marks a step towards improving regional connectivity in the eastern part of the country.
The new service will provide a direct rail link for passengers traveling between these two major hubs. While specific timings and intermediate stoppages are detailed in the railway's official schedule, the primary focus of this route is to facilitate smoother travel for commuters in Eastern India.
This addition to the rail network is expected to benefit travelers who previously relied on longer routes or multiple transfers to connect these destinations. The launch marks a step towards improving regional connectivity in the eastern part of the country.