Indian Railways Announces New Delhi–Patna Vande Bharat Festival Special Train for November 6 and 7
20-coach fully reserved Vande Bharat train to operate one round trip; special service will connect Delhi, Aligarh, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Varanasi region and Patna during festive season
The Railways will operate Train Nos. 02436/02435 New Delhi–Patna–New Delhi Vande Bharat Festival Special Express for one round trip. The special service will operate on November 6 and 7, 2026, connecting the national capital with Bihar through major stations in Uttar Pradesh.
The train will comprise a 20-coach Vande Bharat rake and will be fully reserved. The special arrangement is aimed at providing passengers with a faster and more comfortable travel option during the festive rush, particularly for those travelling between Delhi, western Uttar Pradesh, central Uttar Pradesh, eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
New Delhi–Patna Vande Bharat Special: November 6
Train No. 02436 New Delhi–Patna Vande Bharat Festival Special will depart from New Delhi Railway Station at 8:35 AM on November 6, 2026, and reach Patna at 9:30 PM on the same day.
During its journey, the train will pass through Chipiyana Buzurg, Aligarh Junction, Kanpur Central, Prayagraj Junction, New West Cabin, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Buxar and Ara.
The scheduled timings at major stations are as follows:
| Station | Arrival/Departure |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Departure: 08:35 AM |
| Chipiyana Buzurg | Pass: 09:20 AM |
| Aligarh Junction | 10:21–10:23 AM |
| Kanpur Central | 01:30–01:35 PM |
| Prayagraj Junction | 03:45–03:50 PM |
| New West Cabin | Pass: 05:50 PM |
| Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction | 06:00–06:10 PM |
| Buxar | 07:26–07:28 PM |
| Ara | 08:10–08:12 PM |
| Patna | Arrival: 09:30 PM |
The service will provide an additional travel option for passengers heading towards Bihar from Delhi and various cities in Uttar Pradesh. Passengers travelling from Aligarh, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Buxar and Ara will also be able to benefit from the special train.
Patna–New Delhi Vande Bharat Special: November 7
In the return direction, Train No. 02435 Patna–New Delhi Vande Bharat Festival Special will depart from Patna Railway Station at 8:00 AM on November 7, 2026. It will reach New Delhi at 9:30 PM on the same day.
The train will cover the same route in the reverse direction, providing connectivity to Ara, Buxar, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Prayagraj, Kanpur, Aligarh and Chipiyana Buzurg.
The scheduled timings are:
| Station | Arrival/Departure |
|---|---|
| Patna | Departure: 08:00 AM |
| Ara | 08:38–08:40 AM |
| Buxar | 09:25–09:27 AM |
| Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction | 11:00–11:10 AM |
| New West Cabin | Pass: 11:30 AM |
| Prayagraj Junction | 01:35–01:40 PM |
| Kanpur Central | 03:50–03:55 PM |
| Aligarh Junction | 06:53–06:55 PM |
| Chipiyana Buzurg | Pass: 08:45 PM |
| New Delhi | Arrival: 09:30 PM |
Fully Reserved 20-Coach Vande Bharat Train
The special service will be operated using a 20-coach Vande Bharat trainset. Unlike unreserved festival special trains, this service will be completely reserved, and passengers will need valid reserved tickets to travel.
By introducing this special service, the Railways aims to accommodate additional passenger demand during the festive period and facilitate convenient inter-state travel between Delhi and Patna.
Passengers have been advised to take advantage of the special Vande Bharat service and check the latest train running status before starting their journey. Updated information regarding train operations and timings can be obtained through the official Indian Railways website, the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) or railway helpline services.
