Northern Railway Extends Eight Special Trains Linking Delhi With Purnia, Saharsa, Gaya and Dhanbad Till December 1 Eight special trains running between Delhi's Anand Vihar and Shakurbasti stations and Purnia, Saharsa, Gaya and Dhanbad have had their running period extended till December 1, easing travel for passengers during Diwali and Chhath Puja. Millions of passengers travelling between Delhi and Bihar-Jharkhand during the festive season have a reason to be relieved. Northern Railway has decided to extend the run of eight special trains connecting Delhi's Anand Vihar and Shakurbasti stations with Purnia, Saharsa, Gaya and Dhanbad until December 1. The move is expected to make it easier for passengers heading home for Diwali and Chhath Puja, and returning afterward, to get confirmed tickets. Purnia Court-Anand Vihar Route Train number 05579, running from Purnia Court to Anand Vihar, operates every Friday and Sunday. Its service has been extended from September 4 to November 29, adding 26 extra trips during this period. On the return leg, train number 05580 from Anand Vihar to Purnia Court runs every Sunday and Tuesday. This service continues from September 6 to December 1 and also includes 26 extra trips. Saharsa-Anand Vihar Route The Saharsa to Anand Vihar train, numbered 05575, runs every Tuesday. It has been extended for the period September 8 to November 24, with a total of 12 extra trips. In the other direction, train number 05576 from Anand Vihar Terminal to Saharsa runs every Thursday. This service continues from September 10 to November 26, also with 12 extra trips scheduled. Gaya Junction-Anand Vihar Route Train number 02397, running from Gaya Junction to Anand Vihar, operates every Sunday. Its extended period runs from September 6 to November 29, with 13 extra trips added. On the reverse route, train number 02398 from Anand Vihar to Gaya Junction departs every Monday. It will run from September 7 to November 30 and also includes 13 extra trips. Dhanbad Junction-Shakurbasti Route Train number 03639, from Dhanbad Junction to Shakurbasti, runs every Monday and Friday. Its duration has been extended from September 4 to November 30, with 26 extra trips scheduled. On the return journey, train number 03640 from Shakurbasti to Dhanbad Junction runs every Tuesday and Saturday. This service continues from September 5 to December 1, also with 26 extra trips. Relief for Diwali and Chhath Travellers The biggest beneficiaries of this decision will be passengers travelling to Bihar and Jharkhand for Diwali and Chhath Puja and then returning to Delhi. The extra trips across these eight trains are expected to significantly improve the chances of getting a confirmed seat for lakhs of passengers, making their journeys considerably more convenient and less stressful. For more details on timings, routes and availability, passengers can contact the railway helpline number 139. What this means for you The biggest beneficiaries of this decision will be passengers travelling between Delhi and Bihar-Jharkhand during Diwali and Chhath Puja. • Across India: Railways often add extra trips to special trains when festive-season demand rises. Passengers can call the railway helpline number 139 to check special train details for their own route. • In Bihar, Jharkhand and Delhi: Passengers travelling to Purnia, Saharsa, Gaya and Dhanbad now have a better chance of getting confirmed tickets right through the period ending between November 24 and December 1, depending on the train. Anyone planning to return home for Diwali or Chhath Puja can book according to these specific dates now. • Picking the right train: Each route runs on different days, for instance the Purnia route trains run Friday-Sunday and Sunday-Tuesday, while the Dhanbad route trains run Monday-Friday and Tuesday-Saturday. Passengers need to check the correct day and train number for their travel date. • Benefit of extra trips: Between 12 and 26 extra trips have been added across the routes. This should improve seat availability, especially in the days closest to the festivals when demand peaks. Questions & Answers 1. Until when will these special trains run? Depending on the train, the extended period runs anywhere from November 24 up to December 1. 2. Which Delhi stations do these trains operate from? These trains run from Anand Vihar and Shakurbasti railway stations. 3. How many special trains have had their period extended? A total of eight special trains on the Purnia, Saharsa, Gaya and Dhanbad routes have had their running period extended. 4. Where can passengers get more information? Passengers can call the railway helpline number 139. 5. Which days does the Purnia Court-Anand Vihar train run? Train number 05579 runs every Friday and Sunday. 6. Have extra trips been added to these trains? Yes, between 12 and 26 extra trips have been scheduled across the different trains. https://trendkia.com/en/national/gaya-dhanbad-purnia-aura-saharsa-ruta-para-speshala-trenon-ko-northern-railway-ne-1-disnbara-taka-barhaya-tyoharon-men-milegi-raha-28179 TrendKia — Har trend, sabse pehle.