Indian Railways is operating thousands of special services during the festive season to accommodate high passenger demand and help travelers reach their destinations safely. With Diwali concluded, preparations are underway for the upcoming Chhath festival, leading to packed conditions on routes heading towards eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand. To help control this congestion, Northern Railway has announced an on-demand special train connecting Chandigarh to Baruni in Bihar.
Special Train Departs Today From Chandigarh
Northern Railway stated that the special service from Chandigarh to Baruni will commence its journey on Tuesday, November 10. For the return trip, the train will depart from Baruni toward Chandigarh on Thursday, November 12. This special service comprises air-conditioned, sleeper, and general class coaches. Officials have released the complete timetable and route details for the convenience of passengers.
Scheduled Stops Across Major Stations
During its run between Chandigarh and Baruni, this स्पेशल ट्रेन will halt at Ambala Cantt, Yamunanagar Jagadhri, Saharanpur Junction, Moradabad, Bareilly, Lucknow, Rae Bareli, and Maa Belha Devi Dham Pratapgarh Junction. Further along the route, the train will stop at Varanasi, Ghazipur City, Ballia, Sureaimanpur, Chhapra, Hajipur, Muzaffarpur, and Samastipur railway stations.
Departure Timings and Train Numbers
Train number 04538, operating as the Chandigarh-Baruni Special, is scheduled to depart from Chandigarh tonight at 22:00 hours and arrive in Baruni at 03:30 hours past midnight on Thursday. In the reverse direction, train number 04537, operating as the Baruni-Chandigarh Special, will leave Baruni on Thursday at 06:30 hours in the morning and reach Chandigarh by 13:20 hours on Friday afternoon.
Verify Live Status Before Journey
Indian Railways has urged all travelers to check the current status of their train by calling 139 prior to starting their journey. Alternatively, passengers can visit the NTES portal to verify live train updates and avoid any unexpected travel delays.
