The Indian Railways has designated Saharsa Junction as the new maintenance hub for the Vande Bharat Express and the Amrit Bharat Express. This decision aligns with the increasing rail infrastructure developments in Bihar, especially with new routes and high-speed trains being introduced.
Vande Bharat Express to Travel via Muzaffarpur to New Delhi
A major route update is that the Vande Bharat Express will now travel through Muzaffarpur on its way to New Delhi. This change aims to improve connectivity in North Bihar and reduce travel time for passengers in the region.
Temporary Train Cancellations and Route Changes Announced
Due to remodeling work at Gorakhpur Junction and construction of a third line towards Domingarh, several trains passing through Muzaffarpur will be either canceled or diverted until April 26.
Cancelled Trains
- 05578 Anand Vihar Terminal – Saharsa Express (from April 13 onward)
- 15273 Raxaul – Anand Vihar Terminal Express (cancelled till May 3)
- 14673 Jaynagar – Amritsar Express
- 22551 Darbhanga – Jalandhar City Express
Diverted Trains (Running via different routes)
- 15707 Amrapali Express
- 02569 Darbhanga – New Delhi Clone Express
- 02563 Barauni – New Delhi Clone Express
- 02564 New Delhi – Barauni Express
Note: These trains will not follow their regular paths and may experience longer travel durations.
Amrit Bharat Express to Launch via Darbhanga and Sitamarhi
The second Amrit Bharat Express of Bihar will soon operate from Saharsa via Darbhanga and Sitamarhi. The train is expected to be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 24 from Madhubani station.
Railway officials confirmed that trial runs have already taken place under the Samastipur division, and all maintenance for this new train will be handled at Saharsa Junction.
Summer Special Garib Rath Clone Starts Between Saharsa and Amritsar
To handle the rush of summer travel, Indian Railways has launched a Garib Rath Clone Summer Special (Train No. 05577/78). This train will run between Saharsa and Amritsar via Muzaffarpur, starting from April 12.
Schedule Details
- Runs till: May 14
- Frequency: Every day except Thursdays and Saturdays
- Total Trips: 25
Key Takeaways
- Saharsa Junction to be the maintenance hub for both Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat Express.
- New Vande Bharat route includes Muzaffarpur, enhancing connectivity to New Delhi.
- Major train cancellations and diversions due to track upgrades near Gorakhpur Junction.
- Amrit Bharat Express launch expected on April 24 via Darbhanga and Sitamarhi.
- Garib Rath Clone started to ease summer rush, operating between Saharsa and Amritsar.
These updates represent major progress for Bihar’s railway connectivity. While temporary train disruptions may cause inconvenience, the addition of high-speed trains and new routes is a promising step toward better infrastructure and faster travel.
