Railway authorities have rolled out an interstate special train connecting Muzaffarpur in Bihar with Hubballi in Karnataka to tackle the heavy passenger traffic anticipated during the festive rush. With millions of workers and families planning to return home for Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath Mahaparv, North Central Railway announced this service to ensure verified reservations and cut down the seasonal waiting lists along key travel corridors.
Comprehensive List of Scheduled En Route Stops
The service will provide direct transit links across several prominent cities in northern, central, western, and southern India. North Central Railway confirmed that the train will halt in both directions at major junctions throughout its long journey. Within Bihar, stops include Hajipur, Patliputra, Danapur, Ara, and Buxar before crossing into Uttar Pradesh to halt at Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction and Prayagraj Chheoki.
As it traverses central and western routes, passengers can board or deboard at Satna, Katni, Jabalpur, Itarsi, and Khandwa in Madhya Pradesh, followed by Bhusawal, Manmad, Kopargaon, Ahilyanagar, Daund Chord Line, Pune, Satara, Karad, Sangli, and Miraj in Maharashtra. In Karnataka, the train will cater to commuters at Ghataprabha, Belagavi, Londa, and Dharwad prior to reaching Hubballi.
Coach Configuration and Fleet Details
To serve different passenger budgets during the festival period, the rake will carry a total of 19 coaches. The accommodation consists of 6 Third AC coaches for passengers seeking climate-controlled comfort, along with 7 Sleeper class compartments. To accommodate short-distance and unreserved travel, the composition also includes 4 General class bogies.
Departure and Arrival Details for Train 07316
Operating as Train Number 07316, the Muzaffarpur to Hubballi service is slated to run from October 16 through November 27. Leaving Muzaffarpur every Friday at 08:40, the rake will complete its journey to arrive in Hubballi at 07:30 on Sunday morning. Across its scheduled operating calendar, this train will complete 7 round trips, offering significant seat capacity for holiday travelers heading south.
Operational Schedule for Train 07315
Running in the reverse direction, Train Number 07315 will originate from Hubballi bound for Muzaffarpur between October 13 and October 24. It is scheduled to depart Hubballi every Tuesday at 16:45, eventually reaching its destination at Muzaffarpur on Thursday afternoon at 14:30. This timing offers a direct travel window for people residing in Karnataka and Maharashtra who are heading home to celebrate festivals in eastern India.
Important Travel Guidelines for Passengers
Railway officials noted that operational requirements might necessitate timing adjustments on this special route. Commuters are urged to confirm updated train schedules before initiating travel by calling the rail inquiry helpline 139. Additionally, passengers can track real-time train status and platform information through the online NTES portal.
