Passengers travelling between eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal are set to get a new travel option. East Central Railway has decided to run a special train connecting Mau Junction in Uttar Pradesh with Kolkata, and the full schedule has been shared by the railway zone's Chief Public Relations Officer, Saraswati Chandra. Given the demand on this corridor, the train will run once a week for several months.
Indian Railways has been steadily adding new trains across the country, but on routes where a permanent service cannot be introduced right away, special trains are being used to fill the gap. The Mau-Kolkata special is part of this same effort, and it will give several districts of eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar a direct link to the West Bengal capital.
Mau to Kolkata: Full Schedule of Train Number 05096
Train number 05096, the Mau-Kolkata Special, will run from 22 July to 23 September, operating only on Wednesdays. It will leave Mau Junction at 13.20 in the afternoon and, after a long overnight run, reach Kolkata at 08.50 the next morning. Along the way, it will halt at the following stations
- Belthara Road: 14.12
- Salempur: 14.45
- Bhatni: 15.02
- Bhatpar Rani: 15.17
- Mairwa: 15.35
- Siwan: 16.00
- Ekma: 16.22
- Chhapra: 17.10
- Dighwara: 17.45
- Sonpur: 18.50
- Hajipur: 19.05
- Shahpur Patori: 19.47
- Barauni: 21.20
- Kiul Junction: 22.42
- Jamui: 23.05
- Jhajha (next day): 00.50
- Jasidih: 01.28
- Madhupur: 01.54
- Chittaranjan: 02.37
- Asansol: 03.45
- Durgapur: 04.17
- Barddhaman: 05.38
- Bandel: 06.30
- Naihati: 07.30
After crossing all these stations, the train will finally complete its journey by arriving in Kolkata at 08.50 in the morning.
Kolkata to Mau: Timing of the Return Train Number 05095
On the return leg, train number 05095, the Kolkata-Mau Special, will run from 23 July to 24 September, and will operate every Thursday. It will depart from Kolkata at 13.20 in the afternoon and reach Mau Junction at 08.40 the following morning. After leaving Kolkata, it will stop at these stations
- Naihati: 14.10
- Bandel: 14.36
- Barddhaman: 15.38
- Durgapur: 16.38
- Asansol: 17.13
- Chittaranjan: 17.38
- Madhupur: 18.17
- Jasidih: 18.44
- Jhajha: 20.50
- Jamui: 21.17
- Kiul Junction: 21.52
- Barauni (next day): 00.15
- Shahpur Patori: 01.00
- Hajipur: 01.55
- Sonpur: 02.07
- Dighwara: 02.32
- Chhapra: 04.10
- Ekma: 04.47
- Siwan: 05.20
- Mairwa: 05.47
- Bhatpar Rani: 06.07
- Bhatni: 06.30
- Salempur: 06.52
- Belthara Road: 07.27
After passing through all these stations, the train will complete its journey by reaching Mau Junction at 08.40 in the morning.
The Train Will Have 19 Coaches in Total
This special train has been designed keeping the needs of lower and middle-income passengers in mind. That is why it will carry 10 general class coaches and 5 sleeper class coaches, allowing a large number of passengers to travel at an affordable fare. It will also have one third AC coach and one second AC coach for those who prefer a more comfortable journey. Altogether, the train will have 19 coaches.
The schedule was released by Saraswati Chandra, Chief Public Relations Officer of East Central Railway, so that passengers on this route can plan their travel in advance. For those commuting through stations like Mau, Siwan, Chhapra, Hajipur, Barauni or Asansol, this train could turn out to be a useful and affordable additional option.
Passengers are advised to reconfirm the train timings at their nearest railway station or on the railway's official website before travelling, since the schedule of such special trains can occasionally see changes.
