Indian Railways launches Patna to New Delhi Vande Bharat special service

Indian Railways has introduced a special Vande Bharat service connecting Patna and New Delhi to accommodate increased passenger travel during the Diwali and Chhath Puja festivals. The Daily Jagran reported that the service will run 16 trips each way to provide extra capacity between Bihar's capital and the national capital. The Economic Times and NewsBytes also reported that this special service is scheduled to operate for the holiday rush. [1][5][6]

The special train operates under numbers 02253 and 02254, running until November 28, according to The Daily Jagran. The route includes stops at six stations along the corridor. Trak.in reported that the extra service is part of a broader effort by Indian Railways to operate thousands of special trips during the overall festive period. [1][4]

The Vande Bharat Express is a semi-high speed express train service operated by Indian Railways that features reserved, air-conditioned chair car seating. It typically connects routes that are less than 800 kilometres apart or take under ten hours of travel time. [7]

The temporary schedule aims to offer crucial travel options for passengers heading home for major cultural holidays. The added frequency will help manage platform congestion and seat availability during peak travel dates through late November. [1]