To make travel more convenient during the upcoming summer holidays, Indian Railways has announced the operation of special summer trains connecting several major cities across India.
These special trains will connect travelers from Uttar Pradesh to Delhi, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Lucknow, and Rishikesh, among other destinations. Here’s a breakdown of the major summer special trains:
Key Summer Special Trains
Anand Vihar Terminal to Sitamarhi Special Train (04098)
Route: Anand Vihar (Delhi) to Sitamarhi (Bihar)
Schedule: Every Tuesday and Friday from April 22 to July 11.
Departure: 4:50 pm from Varanasi Junction.
Sultanpur to Mumbai Special Train (04212)
Route: Sultanpur (UP) to Mumbai (Maharashtra)
Schedule: Every Tuesday from May 5 to July 11.
Departure: 4:00 am from Sultanpur.
Route: Passing through Lucknow, Kanpur, Jhansi, Itarsi, Khandwa, Bhusaval, Nashik, Igatpuri, Kalyan, Thane, and Mumbai.
Chandigarh to Patna Special Train (04504)
Route: Chandigarh to Patna (Bihar)
Schedule: Every Friday from April 25 to May 30.
Departure: 5:15 pm from Varanasi Junction.
Patna to Chandigarh Special Train (04503)
Route: Patna to Chandigarh
Schedule: Every Saturday from April 26 to May 31.
Departure: Late night from Patna.
Chandigarh to Lucknow Special Train (04504)
Route: Chandigarh to Lucknow
Schedule: Every Thursday from April 24 to May 29.
Departure: 11:35 pm from Chandigarh.
Delhi to Darbhanga Special Train (04012)
Route: Delhi to Darbhanga (Bihar)
Schedule: Every Tuesday and Friday from April 22 to July 11.
Departure: 7:30 pm from Delhi Junction.
Darbhanga to Lucknow Special Train (04011)
Route: Darbhanga to Lucknow
Schedule: Every Wednesday and Saturday from April 23 to July 12.
Departure: 10:20 pm from Darbhanga.
Rishikesh to Muzaffarpur Special Train (04302)
Route: Rishikesh (Uttarakhand) to Muzaffarpur (Bihar)
Schedule: Every Tuesday from April 22 to July 15.
Departure: 3:20 pm from Rishikesh.
Muzaffarpur to Rishikesh Special Train (04301)
Route: Muzaffarpur to Rishikesh
Schedule: Every Wednesday from April 23 to July 16.
Departure: 3:00 pm from Muzaffarpur.
Other Key Points
Trains Passing Through Major UP Stations: Many of these trains will pass through key stations in Uttar Pradesh, such as Varanasi and Lucknow.
Travel Dates: These trains will be operational from April 22 to July 11/15, providing ample travel time during the summer vacation period.
Ticket Bookings: Passengers are advised to book tickets early, as these special trains are expected to be in high demand during the holiday season.
So, if you’re planning your summer travel, these special trains can be a convenient and comfortable option!
