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Indian Railways has announced a dedicated Vande Bharat Express service between New Delhi and Patna from March 8 to March 21 to accommodate increased passenger demand during Holi. This train will stop at key stations, including Kanpur, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Ballia, Chhapra, and Patliputra Junction, ensuring seamless connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Holi<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

According to East Central Railway\u2019s Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO), Saraswati Chandra, the 16-coach Vande Bharat Express will run daily except Mondays, departing from New Delhi at 8:30 AM and reaching Patna at 10:30 PM. The return<\/a> journey from Patna will commence at 5:30 AM, except on Tuesdays, reaching New Delhi at 8:10 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14 Additional Holi-Special Trains Announced<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To further ease travel congestion, Indian Railways is introducing 14 additional Holi-special trains, bringing the total number of festival-special trains to 25. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Delhi-Patna Superfast Express (March 7-17)<\/strong>\n
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    • Departs New Delhi at 11:35 PM, arrives in Patna at 4:40 PM the next day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Returns from Patna at 5:50 PM, reaching New Delhi at 10:25 AM.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Anand Vihar-Rajgir Special (March 7, 11, 14, and 18)<\/strong>\n
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      • Departs Anand Vihar at 12:30 AM, reaching Patna at 4:15 PM and Rajgir at 7:50 PM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Returns from Rajgir at 11:30 PM, reaching Anand Vihar at 7:00 PM the next day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Other Festival-Special Trains<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Indian Railways will also operate additional special trains on routes including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Delhi-Bhagalpur<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • New Delhi-Gaya<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Anand Vihar-Muzaffarpur<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Yog Nagari Rishikesh-Muzaffarpur<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • New Delhi-Saharsa<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Anand Vihar-Jogbani<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Anand Vihar-Jaynagar<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Anand Vihar-Sitamarhi<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Amritsar-Saharsa<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Sirhind-Jaynagar<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Ensuring a Hassle-Free Journey for Holi Travelers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          Holi is one of India\u2019s most significant festivals, leading to a surge in railway travel. To accommodate the high demand, railway officials advise passengers to book tickets in advance and stay updated with official schedules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          With the addition of the Vande Bharat Express and other Holi-special trains, Indian Railways aims to ensure a seamless, comfortable, and efficient journey for travelers heading home for the festival.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          Indian Railways has announced a dedicated Vande Bharat Express service between New Delhi and Patna from March 8 to March 21 to accommodate increased passenger demand during Holi. This train will stop at key stations, including Kanpur, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Ballia, Chhapra, and Patliputra Junction, ensuring seamless connectivity. 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