In a major convenience for passengers heading toward eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar for the upcoming Diwali and Chhath festivals, railway authorities have rolled out an exclusive travel service. A weekly puja special train has been introduced between Sogaria and Danapur to ease the immense passenger pressure typically seen on regular long-distance routes during this festive corridor. Operating under train number 09823, the inaugural run begins from Sogaria at 11:10 pm on October 10, presenting open reservations for commuters planning their homeward journeys.
Direct Connectivity Across Kota Division to Key Eastern Cities
The introduction of this specialized route ensures direct transit access for commuters boarding from towns within Kota division, including Baran, Salpura, and Chhabra Gugor, straight to major cultural and commercial centers in northern and eastern states. Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Saurabh Jain stated that train number 09823/09824 Sogaria-Danapur-Sogaria weekly puja special will conduct six round trips in total. With waitlists mounting across conventional expresses, this scheduled service provides a reliable alternative for local workers, families, and students.
Outbound Journey Timetable from Sogaria
For the outbound leg, train number 09823 Sogaria-Danapur Puja Special is scheduled to depart on October 10, 17, 24, and 31, followed by November 7 and 14. Leaving Sogaria every Saturday at 11:10 pm, the train pulls into Baran station at 11:53 pm. Moving ahead into the early hours of Sunday, it halts at Salpura at 12:28 am and Chhabra Gugor at 12:48 am, before concluding its long journey at Danapur at 11:45 pm on Sunday night. Intermediate halts allow travelers along smaller junction points to take advantage of festival travel slots.
Return Schedule from Danapur
On the return run, train number 09824 Danapur-Sogaria Puja Special will operate on October 12, 19, and 26, as well as November 2, 9, and 16, 2026. Departing from Danapur every Monday at 12:15 am, the train traverses back through Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, reaching Chhabra Gugor at 1:03 am on Tuesday. Subsequent stops follow at Salpura at 1:18 am and Baran at 1:53 am, culminating in its final arrival at Sogaria station early Tuesday morning at 3:45 am.
Key Stoppages Across Route
Both directions of this festive service feature extensive operational halts designed to connect diverse regional clusters. Stops have been designated at Sogaria, Baran, Salpura, Chhabra Gugor, Ruthiyai, Guna, Ashok Nagar, Saugor, Damoh, Katni, Maihar, Satna, and Manikpur. Crossing into Uttar Pradesh, it serves Prayagraj Chheoki, Mirzapur, and Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, before entering Bihar to stop at Buxar, Ara, and terminating at Danapur. These stops significantly streamline regional commutes across Bundelkhand, Vindhya, eastern Uttar Pradesh, and the Bhojpur plain.
Booking Advice and Passenger Inquiries
Given the heavy passenger movement toward Prayagraj, eastern Uttar Pradesh, Buxar, Ara, Patna, and nearby districts, this special arrangement expands transit capacity during the busiest travel window of the autumn season. Railway officials advise commuters to secure reservations early while accommodation remains open. Passengers can verify real-time platform timings, schedule revisions, and train tracking through the National Train Enquiry System (NTES), the railway helpline 139, or official railway reservation portals.
