Railways Launches Special Train Between Delhi and Patna Ahead of Chhath; Get Full Details
If you are planning to head home for Chhath but are struggling to secure a ticket, take note: the Railways has decided to operate a reserved 'festival special' train between Delhi and Patna.
During the festive season, a large number of people travel home. With Diwali now behind us, the major festival of Chhath Puja is approaching, prompting many to head home by train. To accommodate this, the Railways has introduced several 'festival special' trains. With Chhath just a few days away, this information is for those who wish to travel home but are concerned about the lack of train tickets. The Railways has decided to run a reserved 'festival special' train between New Delhi and Patna.
For the convenience of passengers, Railways have decided to run the following Reserved Special Trains as per the details given below :- https://t.co/RwSQwyyz8a
— Northern Railway (@RailwayNorthern) November 11, 2026
Northern Railway has shared this update on its official social media platform, X (formerly Twitter). The Railways has decided to operate two trains on this route, providing an option for those traveling between Delhi and Patna.
When will the train run?
According to the Railways, train number 04068 (New Delhi–Patna Junction Reserved Festival Special) will operate today, November 12, 2026. It is scheduled to depart from New Delhi at 7:00 PM and arrive in Patna at 3:00 PM the following day.
When will the return train run?
For the return journey, train number 04067 (Patna Junction–New Delhi Festival Special) will operate tomorrow, November 13. It is scheduled to depart from Patna at 6:00 PM and arrive in New Delhi at 2:00 PM the following day.
Who will benefit?
This festival special train, introduced by the Railways, will be particularly beneficial for passengers traveling from Delhi to Bihar—especially those planning to head home for the Chhath Puja festival. Additionally, for those wishing to travel from Bihar to Delhi, a train will operate from Patna to Delhi on November 13.
Have you booked your tickets yet?
If you wish to travel on these festival special trains, you can book your tickets via the official IRCTC website or mobile app. Simply enter the required details and complete the payment online to secure your booking. Do keep in mind that tickets tend to sell out very quickly during this period, as many people are currently heading home to celebrate Chhath; therefore, it is advisable to book your tickets well in advance.
