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Special Jaipur‑Bhagalpur Train Launched for Chhath Pilgrims, Departs 12:45 PM on Nov 11
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 08:15 AM
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Indian Railways will operate a trip‑special train from Jaipur to Bhagalpur on November 11, timed to help pilgrims reach Bihar for the Chhath festival.
Indian Railways announced a Trip Special service connecting Jaipur in Rajasthan with Bhagalpur in Bihar to cater to the surge of travelers heading to the Chhath festival. The train is scheduled to leave Jaipur at 12:45 PM on 11 November and reach Bhagalpur at 3:00 PM the following day, providing a direct link for pilgrims.
The service is being run as a one‑off special, a practice the railways frequently adopt during major religious occasions to manage passenger demand. While the exact composition of the train has not been disclosed, it will operate under the Trip Special banner, which typically offers standard and sleeper accommodations.
Officials indicated that the timing was chosen to align with the festival’s key rituals, allowing travelers sufficient time to reach the banks of the Ganga in Bihar. The introduction of this service underscores the railways’ role in facilitating religious tourism across state lines.
Passengers are advised to book tickets through the regular reservation channels and to verify platform details at Jaipur station before departure.
The service is being run as a one‑off special, a practice the railways frequently adopt during major religious occasions to manage passenger demand. While the exact composition of the train has not been disclosed, it will operate under the Trip Special banner, which typically offers standard and sleeper accommodations.
Officials indicated that the timing was chosen to align with the festival’s key rituals, allowing travelers sufficient time to reach the banks of the Ganga in Bihar. The introduction of this service underscores the railways’ role in facilitating religious tourism across state lines.
Passengers are advised to book tickets through the regular reservation channels and to verify platform details at Jaipur station before departure.