Bihar is getting a major boost with the launch of several Vande Bharat Express trains, offering faster and more comfortable travel across multiple routes. One of the most anticipated additions is the Bhagalpur-Dumka-Howrah Vande Bharat Express, which along with other new routes, is set to improve connectivity for passengers. Here’s everything you need to know about these exciting new services:
1. Bhagalpur-Dumka-Howrah Vande Bharat Express
Launch Details:
- Inauguration Date: September 15, 2024
- Regular Operation: Starts from September 17, 2024
- Days of Operation: 6 days a week (No operations on Fridays)
- Onboard Services: Passengers will be provided with tea, snacks, water bottles, newspapers, sanitizers, and wipes. Evening tea and dinner will also be served.
- Train Personnel: The train will have a train manager, TTE, and maintenance crew.
- Maintenance Hub: The train will be maintained in Howrah.
Bhagalpur to Howrah Time Table:
| Station |
Arrival Time |
Departure Time |
| Bhagalpur |
— |
3:20 PM |
| Barahat |
3:45 PM |
3:47 PM |
| Mandar Hill |
3:58 PM |
4:00 PM |
| Hansdiha |
4:40 PM |
4:42 PM |
| Nonihat |
4:57 PM |
4:59 PM |
| Dumka |
5:18 PM |
5:20 PM |
| Rampurhat |
6:13 PM |
6:15 PM |
| Bolpur |
6:51 PM |
6:53 PM |
| Howrah |
9:20 PM |
— |
Howrah to Bhagalpur Time Table:
| Station |
Arrival Time |
Departure Time |
| Howrah |
— |
7:45 AM |
| Bolpur |
9:27 AM |
9:29 AM |
| Rampurhat |
10:23 AM |
10:25 AM |
| Dumka |
11:23 AM |
11:25 AM |
| Nonihat |
11:47 AM |
11:49 AM |
| Hansdiha |
12:05 PM |
12:07 PM |
| Mandar Hill |
12:27 PM |
12:29 PM |
| Barahat |
12:43 PM |
12:45 PM |
| Bhagalpur |
2:05 PM |
— |
Fare Details (Including Catering):
| From Bhagalpur |
To |
Chair Car |
Executive Class |
| Barahat |
₹380 |
₹705 |
|
| Mandar Hill |
₹380 |
₹705 |
|
| Hansdiha |
₹490 |
₹920 |
|
| Nonihat |
₹495 |
₹930 |
|
| Dumka |
₹525 |
₹1005 |
|
| Rampurhat |
₹640 |
₹1230 |
|
| Bolpur |
₹745 |
₹1445 |
|
| Howrah |
₹1195 |
₹2145 |
|
2. Tata-Patna Vande Bharat Express
Another major route getting a Vande Bharat Express service is Tata-Patna, which will enhance connectivity between these two major cities.
Tata to Patna (Train No. 21893)
| Station |
Arrival Time |
Departure Time |
| Tatanagar |
— |
5:30 AM |
| Chandil |
6:10 AM |
6:12 AM |
| Muri |
7:13 AM |
7:15 AM |
| Barkakana |
8:30 AM |
8:32 AM |
| Daltonganj |
10:42 AM |
10:44 AM |
| Garhwa Road |
11:50 AM |
11:52 AM |
| Son Nagar |
1:10 PM |
1:12 PM |
| Gaya |
2:30 PM |
2:32 PM |
| Patna |
3:55 PM |
— |
Patna to Tata (Train No. 21894)
| Station |
Arrival Time |
Departure Time |
| Patna |
— |
1:20 PM |
| Gaya |
2:40 PM |
2:42 PM |
| Son Nagar |
3:55 PM |
3:57 PM |
| Garhwa Road |
5:35 PM |
5:37 PM |
| Daltonganj |
6:03 PM |
6:05 PM |
| Barkakana |
8:50 PM |
8:52 PM |
| Muri |
9:50 PM |
9:52 PM |
| Chandil |
10:53 PM |
10:55 PM |
| Tatanagar |
11:55 PM |
— |
3. Varanasi-Deoghar Vande Bharat Express
Inauguration Special Train: Train No. 02249 Baidhyanathdham-Varanasi Vande Bharat Inaugural Special will begin operations on September 15. The regular services (Train No. 22500/22499) will start from September 16.
Varanasi to Deoghar (Train No. 22500)
| Station |
Arrival Time |
Departure Time |
| Varanasi |
— |
6:20 AM |
| Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Jn |
7:00 AM |
7:02 AM |
| Sasaram |
8:15 AM |
8:17 AM |
| Gaya |
9:25 AM |
9:27 AM |
| Nawada |
10:20 AM |
10:22 AM |
| Kiul |
11:30 AM |
11:32 AM |
| Jasidih |
1:15 PM |
1:17 PM |
| Deoghar |
1:40 PM |
— |
Deoghar to Varanasi (Train No. 22499)
| Station |
Arrival Time |
Departure Time |
| Deoghar |
— |
3:15 PM |
| Jasidih |
3:22 PM |
3:24 PM |
| Kiul |
4:40 PM |
4:42 PM |
| Nawada |
5:48 PM |
5:50 PM |
| Gaya |
7:10 PM |
7:12 PM |
| Sasaram |
8:18 PM |
8:20 PM |
| Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Jn |
9:30 PM |
9:32 PM |
| Varanasi |
10:30 PM |
— |
4. Gaya-Howrah Vande Bharat Express
Howrah to Gaya (Train No. 22303)
| Station |
Arrival Time |
Departure Time |
| Howrah |
— |
6:50 AM |
| Durgapur |
8:28 AM |
8:30 AM |
| Asansol |
8:53 AM |
8:55 AM |
| Dhanbad |
9:43 AM |
9:45 AM |
| Parasnath |
10:13 AM |
10:15 AM |
| Koderma |
10:58 AM |
11:00 AM |
| Gaya |
12:30 PM |
— |
Gaya to Howrah (Train No. 22304)
| Station |
Arrival Time |
Departure Time |
| Gaya |
— |
3:15 PM |
| Koderma |
4:15 PM |
4:17 PM |
| Parasnath |
5:15 PM |
5:17 PM |
| Dhanbad |
6:00 PM |
6:02 PM |
| Asansol |
6:48 PM |
|
