Three new superfast trains are expected to start operating from Chhapra or Sonpur to Delhi. These include the Ambika Bhavani Superfast Express, Amrit Bharat Express, and Antyodaya Express. The Railway Board has taken cognizance of the demand from social activist Sandeep Pandey for these trains. The proposal will be sent to...
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the Divisional Railway Manager's office in Varanasi and Sonpur by the Railway Board. For the convenience of rail passengers, a new pair of trains, the 14012/14011 Anand Vihar Terminus-Radhikapur Weekly Express, will operate between Anand Vihar and Radhikapur. The new train will operate regularly from Anand Vihar Terminus every Sunday starting October 6th and from Radhikapur every Tuesday starting October 8th.

Indian Railways has announced a special train service between Patna Junction (Patliputra) and Chhapra from October 9th to December 31st, 2024, to cater to the increased passenger traffic during the festive season. The special train service, train numbers 05297/05298, will operate daily and utilize the same train coaches as the 15507/08...
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Patna Junction-Darbhanga-Patna Junction Intercity Express. Train 05297 will depart from Patna Junction at 8:15 AM and arrive in Chhapra at 10:50 AM, while Train 05298 will depart from Chhapra at 3:20 PM and arrive in Patna Junction at 5:55 PM. The announcement comes in response to the surge in passengers traveling back to their hometowns during the festive season.

Three new superfast trains are expected to start running between Chhapra and Sonpur to Delhi. These trains are Ambika Bhawani Superfast Express, Amrit Bharat Express, and Antyodaya Express. The railway has taken cognizance of the demand made by social worker Sandeep Pandey. The proposal will be sent to the Railway Board...
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by the Divisional Railway Manager offices of Varanasi and Sonpur. A new train, 14012/14011 Anand Vihar Terminus-Radhikapur Weekly Express, will operate between Anand Vihar and Radhikapur for the convenience of rail passengers. The new train will operate regularly from Anand Vihar Terminus every Sunday from October 6th and from Radhikapur every Tuesday from October 8th. The 14012 Anand Vihar Terminus-Radhikapur Weekly Express will depart from Anand Vihar Terminus at 11:45 PM on October 6th and reach Radhikapur the next day after passing through Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Barauni, and Begusarai. The 14011 Radhikapur-Anand Vihar Weekly Express will depart from Radhikapur at 10:30 AM on October 8th and reach Anand Vihar the next day after passing through Begusarai and Barauni. The train will have a total of 22 coaches including 1 AC first class, 2 AC second class, 6 AC third class, 8 sleeper class, 3 general second class, 1 generator cum luggage van, and 1 LSLRD coach.

The Indian Railways is constructing a third line between Chhapra and Lucknow to improve train connectivity and reduce travel time. The project is being implemented in phases. The first phase, from Chhapra to Chhapra Kacheri, is complete. The second phase involves extending the line from Kusmhi to Domingarh in Gorakhpur, and...
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then further to Baitalpura. The survey and Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Domingarh-Khalilabad section (30 km) have been completed and sent to the Railway Board for approval. Similarly, the DPR for the Kusmhi-Baitalpura section (30 km) has also been submitted. The third phase includes the construction of a third line from Gonda to Budhwal (65 km), which is progressing rapidly. The final phase involves completing the remaining sections between Chhapra and Lucknow to create a continuous third line across the 537 km stretch. The Railway administration is undertaking lidar surveys and working in multiple shifts to minimize disruption to train operations. The project aims to enhance train operations and improve passenger convenience.

There are currently no superfast express trains running directly from Chhapra to Delhi. The Chhapra Varanasi division is the second highest revenue generating station in the region. However, a new 'Amrit Bharat' train might soon be introduced on the Chhapra - Delhi route. This proposal came after social worker Sandeep Pandey...
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raised the need for more trains connecting Chhapra/Sonpur to Delhi. The request for an Ambika Bhavani Superfast Express, Amrit Bharat Express, and Antyodaya Express connecting these cities was sent to the Railway Board by the Varanasi and Sonpur division's railway management offices. This is being considered as residents of Saran district struggle to find reserved seats on existing trains and even unreserved coaches are overcrowded. The Amrit Bharat Express is a superfast express service offered by Indian Railways. It is a non-AC sleeper and unreserved category train, designed for the common people. It consists of 22 coaches including 12 sleeper coaches, 8 general coaches, and 2 SLR coaches. Its maximum operational speed is 110-130 km/hr.