Sharad Navratri begins on Sunday, October 11, setting off a long sequence of major autumn celebrations including Durga Puja, Dussehra, Diwali, and Chhath Puja. During this festive stretch, tens of thousands of workers, students, and families head home across state borders, creating intense pressure on public transport. To prevent overcrowding on routine routes, railway authorities have scheduled hundreds of festival-specific operations. Among these dedicated links is a weekly connectivity corridor running between northern Bihar and the IT hub of Bengaluru.
Weekly Schedule and Operating Window
The specialized service connects Saharsa Junction in Bihar directly with Yesvantpur in Bengaluru. Operations originating from Yesvantpur will depart every Sunday, starting October 11 and running through November 29. For the return direction, departures out of Saharsa are scheduled every Wednesday, operating between October 14 and December 2. This planned window directly covers the peak homecoming surge through Diwali as well as the return migration following Chhath rituals.
Departure Timings and Travel Duration
Clear departure and arrival windows have been assigned to facilitate multi-day interstate transit. Operating under train number 06581, the Yesvantpur-Saharsa Special leaves Yesvantpur at 07.00 on Sunday mornings. Traversing multiple states, the train pulls into Saharsa on Tuesday night at 20.00. The return journey operates under train number 06582 as the Saharsa-Yesvantpur Special, departing Saharsa every Wednesday at 05.55 and terminating at Yesvantpur on Friday afternoon at 16.00.
Key Stoppages Across the Route
Connecting the eastern plains with peninsular India, the service makes scheduled halts at vital divisional hubs and junction points in both directions. In Bihar, its stopping points include Bakhtiyarpur, Mansi, Khagaria, Salauna, Hasanpur Road, Samastipur, Muzaffarpur, Hajipur, and Sonpur, followed by Patliputra, Danapur, Ara, and Buxar before crossing into Uttar Pradesh.
The route continues through Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Mirzapur, Prayagraj Chheoki, and Manikpur. Moving into Madhya Pradesh, scheduled stops cover Satna, Katni, Madan Mahal, Narsinghpur, Pipariya, and Itarsi Junction. Heading southward, the train serves Nagpur and Balharshah, followed by Ramagundam, Kazipet, Kacheguda, Mahbubnagar, Kurnool City, Dhone, Gooty, Anantapur, Dharmavaram, Hindupur, and Yelahanka before arriving at its Bengaluru destination.
Passenger Inquiries and Route Tracking
Travelers intending to book berths or confirm operational schedules can utilize official railway assistance channels. Inquiries regarding halt times, seat availability, and live running status can be made by calling the railway helpline 139. Complete timetables and booking parameters are also accessible online through the official NTES portal.
