Indian Railways Operates Special Service via Gaya to Clear Festive Passenger Rush; Check Dates and Timings
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To ease heavy passenger congestion and accommodate surging travel demand, Indian Railways has announced the operation of a special one-way train service connecting Khatipura (Jaipur) and Howrah. Operating via crucial junctions including Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction (DDU), Gaya, Koderma, Gomoh, and Dhanbad, this special service provides immense relief to travelers commuting between Rajasthan, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.
Khatipura to Howrah Special Train Schedule and Route
To clear the extra rush of passengers, Train No. 09709 Khatipura-Howrah Special is scheduled to depart from Khatipura on August 29 at 5:00 PM.
The train is slated to make key transit stops along its route:
Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction (DDU): Arrives at 9:30 AM the next day.
Gaya Junction: Arrives at 12:20 PM.
Koderma: Arrives at 1:35 PM.
Dhanbad: Departs via Dhanbad at 4:00 PM.
Howrah Destination: Reaches Howrah at 10:15 PM.
Return Journey Details: Howrah to Khatipura Special
For the return leg, Train No. 09708 Howrah-Khatipura Special will commence its journey from Howrah on August 31 at 12:15 AM.
The return schedule includes:
Dhanbad: Reaches at 6:00 AM.
Koderma: Reaches at 7:53 AM.
Gaya Junction: Reaches at 10:35 AM.
DDU: Arrives at 2:00 PM.
Khatipura Destination: Arrives safely at 11:30 AM on Tuesday.
Comprehensive Coach Composition for Passenger Comfort
Designed to maximize capacity and accommodate holiday or seasonal traffic, the special train will operate with a robust composition of 21 coaches.
The coach breakdown features:
2 Second AC tier coaches
4 Third AC tier coaches
7 Sleeper class coaches
8 General unreserved class coaches
