Indian Railways to Launch Two New Express Train Services to KhatiPura on October 26
Santaragachi–Khatipura and Tatanagar–Khatipura Inaugural Specials to Improve Connectivity Across West Bengal, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan
Indian Railways is set to introduce two new express train services connecting Santaragachi and Tatanagar with Khatipura in Rajasthan on October 26, 2026. The new services are aimed at improving rail connectivity between West Bengal, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, offering passengers additional travel options across several important railway routes.
The inaugural services will operate as special trains numbered 08061 (Santaragachi–Khatipura) and 08181 (Tatanagar–Khatipura). Both trains will depart on Monday, October 26, following routes that connect eastern India with major stations in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.
The initiative is expected to strengthen interregional passenger connectivity and provide a new travel option for people travelling for business, tourism, education, employment and social purposes. The routes will pass through important railway stations, including Ranchi, Daltonganj, Dehri On Sone, Sasaram, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Prayagraj, Kanpur Central, Agra and Dausa.
Railway authorities have clarified that the schedules for regular operations of both services will be announced separately. The timings and stoppages listed below relate to the inaugural special trains.
1. Santaragachi–Khatipura Inaugural Special: Train No. 08061
The Santaragachi–Khatipura inaugural special, numbered 08061, will depart from Santaragachi at 2:00 pm on October 26 and is scheduled to reach Khatipura at 11:00 pm the following day, according to the published timetable’s overnight sequence.
The train will travel through West Bengal, Jharkhand, parts of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, and onward to Rajasthan. It will provide connectivity to major stations along the route, including Tatanagar, Ranchi, Daltonganj, Sasaram, Prayagraj and Kanpur Central.
Schedule and stoppages
| Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| Santaragachi | — | 2:00 pm |
| Kharagpur Junction | 3:40 pm | 3:45 pm |
| Tatanagar Junction | 5:50 pm | 5:55 pm |
| Chandil | 6:45 pm | 6:47 pm |
| Purulia | 7:38 pm | 7:40 pm |
| Muri Junction | 8:33 pm | 8:35 pm |
| Ranchi | 10:50 pm | 11:05 pm |
| Lohardaga | 12:10 am | 12:15 am |
| Tori | 1:28 am | 1:30 am |
| Latehar | 1:58 am | 2:00 am |
| Barwadih | 2:35 am | 2:37 am |
| Daltonganj | 3:13 am | 3:15 am |
| Garhwa Road | 4:10 am | 4:15 am |
| Japla | 5:00 am | 5:02 am |
| Dehri On Sone | 6:20 am | 6:22 am |
| Sasaram | 6:44 am | 6:46 am |
| Bhabua Road | 7:16 am | 7:18 am |
| Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction | 8:48 am | 8:55 am |
| Mirzapur | 9:55 am | 9:57 am |
| Prayagraj Junction | 11:25 am | 11:30 am |
| Fatehpur | 12:40 pm | 12:42 pm |
| Kanpur Central | 2:00 pm | 2:05 pm |
| Tundla Junction | 5:20 pm | 5:25 pm |
| Idgah Agra Junction | 6:20 pm | 6:25 pm |
| Kherli | 8:10 pm | 8:12 pm |
| Mandawar Mahwa Road | 8:28 pm | 8:30 pm |
| Bandikui Junction | 9:40 pm | 9:45 pm |
| Dausa Junction | 10:03 pm | 10:05 pm |
| Khatipura | — | 11:00 pm |
Note: The source timetable lists the Khatipura arrival at 11:00 pm after the overnight journey. Passengers should confirm the final date and timing with the official railway notification.
Coach composition
The Santaragachi–Khatipura inaugural special will have 22 coaches, comprising:
- 4 General coaches
- 1 SLR coach
- 1 SLR/D coach
- 6 Sleeper Class coaches
- 4 AC Third Class coaches
- 2 AC Economy coaches
- 2 AC Second Class coaches
- 1 AC First Class coach
- 1 Pantry Car
The mix of general, sleeper and air-conditioned accommodation is intended to provide passengers with a range of travel options.
2. Tatanagar–Khatipura Inaugural Special: Train No. 08181
The second service, numbered 08181, will depart from Tatanagar at 2:00 pm on October 26 and is scheduled to reach Khatipura at 8:00 pm on October 27.
This train will follow a route similar to the Santaragachi service after Tatanagar, connecting passengers from Jharkhand with railway stations in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. Major stops include Chandil, Purulia, Muri, Ranchi, Lohardaga, Daltonganj, Garhwa Road, Dehri On Sone, Sasaram, Prayagraj, Kanpur Central, Agra and Dausa.
Schedule and stoppages
| Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| Tatanagar | — | 2:00 pm |
| Chandil | 3:15 pm | 3:17 pm |
| Purulia | 4:08 pm | 4:10 pm |
| Muri Junction | 5:03 pm | 5:05 pm |
| Ranchi | 6:20 pm | 6:30 pm |
| Lohardaga | 7:55 pm | 8:00 pm |
| Tori | 9:28 pm | 9:30 pm |
| Latehar | 9:58 pm | 10:00 pm |
| Barwadih | 10:35 pm | 10:37 pm |
| Daltonganj | 11:13 pm | 11:15 pm |
| Garhwa Road | 12:10 am | 12:15 am |
| Japla | 1:00 am | 1:02 am |
| Dehri On Sone | 2:20 am | 2:22 am |
| Sasaram | 2:44 am | 2:46 am |
| Bhabua Road | 3:16 am | 3:18 am |
| Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction | 4:48 am | 4:55 am |
| Mirzapur | 5:55 am | 5:57 am |
| Prayagraj Junction | 7:25 am | 7:30 am |
| Fatehpur | 8:40 am | 8:42 am |
| Kanpur Central | 10:00 am | 10:05 am |
| Tundla Junction | 1:20 pm | 1:25 pm |
| Idgah Agra | 2:20 pm | 2:25 pm |
| Kherli | 4:10 pm | 4:12 pm |
| Mandawar Mahwa Road | 4:28 pm | 4:30 pm |
| Bandikui Junction | 5:40 pm | 5:45 pm |
| Dausa Junction | 6:03 pm | 6:05 pm |
| Khatipura | — | 8:00 pm |
The timetable’s overnight timings fall on October 27. The railway’s final operational notification should be checked for confirmation of dates and timings.
Coach composition
The Tatanagar–Khatipura inaugural special will comprise 16 coaches, including:
- 2 General coaches
- 1 SLR coach
- 1 SLR/D coach
- 8 Sleeper Class coaches
- 1 AC Third Class coach
- 3 AC Economy coaches
The train’s composition includes a substantial number of sleeper coaches, alongside general and air-conditioned accommodation.
Regular Train Timetables to Be Announced Separately
The two inaugural specials will provide an additional rail link between eastern India and Rajasthan, serving passengers from several cities and towns along the routes. Connectivity through important railway junctions such as Ranchi, Prayagraj, Kanpur and Agra may also benefit passengers travelling between intermediate destinations.
The services are expected to support regional mobility and facilitate travel for business, tourism, education, employment and family visits. By connecting industrial and urban centres across multiple states, the new links could also encourage wider economic and cultural interaction.
However, Indian Railways has stated that details of the regular operation of both trains will be released later. Passengers should therefore treat the October 26 services as inaugural specials and consult official railway announcements for regular running days, train numbers, reservation availability and confirmed schedules.
The launch of the Santaragachi–Khatipura and Tatanagar–Khatipura services marks another step towards expanding passenger connectivity between West Bengal, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.
