With the conclusion of Sharad Navratri festivities on Mahanavami, millions across the country are preparing for the festive rush of Dussehra, Diwali, and Chhath Puja. To prevent overcrowding and handle the heavy surge of passengers travelling home, Indian Railways is rolling out hundreds of festive services across major trunk routes. Serving as a crucial link between Maharashtra and Bihar, a dedicated holiday special train between Hadapsar railway station and Muzaffarpur has officially started its scheduled operations.
Operating Calendar and Weekly Schedule
Detailed updates shared by North Central Railway outline the weekly routine for this holiday special. Outbound runs departing Pune's Hadapsar terminal bound for Muzaffarpur will operate every Monday from October 19 through November 23. The return leg from Muzaffarpur back to Hadapsar will run every Wednesday, starting on October 21 and continuing through November 25, catering to travellers returning after the celebration of Chhath Puja.
Timings and Complete Journey Profile
Train number 01453 departs Hadapsar on Monday evening at 19:40 hours, completing its cross-country journey to pull into Muzaffarpur by 12:00 hours on Wednesday afternoon. In the opposite direction, train number 01454 sets out from Muzaffarpur every Wednesday at 13:15 hours, reaching Hadapsar on Friday past midnight at 02:45 hours.
Designated Halts Across the Route
The train provides extensive connectivity across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar, stopping at critical junctions in both directions
- Maharashtra halts: Hadapsar, Daund Chord Line, Ahmednagar, Kopargaon, Manmad Junction, Jalgaon Junction, and Bhusaval Junction.
- Madhya Pradesh halts: Khandwa Junction, Itarsi Junction, Pipariya, Narsinghpur, Madan Mahal, Katni Junction, Maihar, and Satna.
- Uttar Pradesh halts: Manikpur Junction, Prayagraj Chheoki, and Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction.
- Bihar halts: Buxar, Ara Junction, Danapur, Patliputra, Sonpur Junction, and Hajipur Junction.
Schedule Advisory for Intending Passengers
Railway authorities remind commuters that temporary festival trains may experience timetable adjustments depending on divisional track availability and operational necessities. Passengers are advised to verify their boarding schedule on the NTES online tracking portal before proceeding to the station. Real-time arrival, departure, and platform updates can also be verified by dialling railway helpline 139.
