As India gears up for Diwali and Chhath Puja, the Indian Railways has given passengers another reason to celebrate, the introduction of Vande Bharat Special Trains between New Delhi and Patna. Designed to handle the massive surge of festive travelers while offering world-class comfort, this new service is a milestone for both states, bridging nearly 1,000 kilometers in record time.
The Delhi–Patna Vande Bharat Special has been launched as part of the Indian Railways’ strategy to meet the festival rush during October and November. The train will operate as Train No. 02254/02253, connecting the national capital with the Bihar state capital from October 11 to November 17, 2025.
This marks the longest Vande Bharat route introduced so far, nearly 1,000 kilometers and showcases India’s push to extend high-speed rail connectivity beyond short intercity corridors.
Timings & Schedule:
From New Delhi (Train No. 02254): Departs at 8:35 AM, arriving in Patna at 9:30 PM the same day.
From Patna (Train No. 02253):
Departs at 10:00 AM, reaching Delhi by 11:30 PM.
The train runs three times a week in each direction —
- From New Delhi: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
- From Patna: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday.
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