Nagpur: In view of the additional passenger rush during Diwali and Chhath Puja, Central Railway’s Nagpur Division is operating a special train between Nagpur and Samastipur in Bihar to provide additional travel options for passengers heading home for the festive season.
The weekly festival special service, numbered 01207/01208, connects Nagpur with Samastipur via Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The route includes major stations such as Itarsi, Bhopal, Jhansi, Kanpur, Gorakhpur, Chhapra and Muzaffarpur.
Nagpur to Samastipur: Train No. 01207
Train No. 01207, the Nagpur–Samastipur Weekly Festival Special, is scheduled to operate every Wednesday from October 21 to November 11, 2026.
- Departure from Nagpur: 10:40 AM
- Arrival at Samastipur: 11:45 PM the following day
- Operating days: Wednesdays
The train passes through Betul, Itarsi, Bhopal, Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi, Kanpur Central, Aishbagh, Barabanki, Gonda, Basti, Gorakhpur, Deoria Sadar, Siwan, Chhapra, Sonpur, Hajipur and Muzaffarpur before reaching Samastipur.
Samastipur to Nagpur: Train No. 01208
The return service, Train No. 01208, is scheduled to operate every Friday from October 23 to November 13, 2026.
- Departure from Samastipur: 3:00 AM
- Arrival at Nagpur: 11:30 AM the following day
- Operating days: Fridays
The return journey covers Muzaffarpur, Hajipur, Sonpur, Chhapra, Siwan, Gorakhpur, Gonda, Barabanki, Kanpur Central, Jhansi, Bhopal, Itarsi and Betul before reaching Nagpur.
18 Coaches, Including Sleeper and AC Classes
The festival special train is reported to have a total of 18 coaches, comprising:
- 6 Sleeper Class coaches
- 6 General Second Class coaches
- 4 AC 3-Tier coaches
- 2 SLRD coaches for luggage and guard-related requirements
Relief for Festive Season Travellers from Nagpur
The additional service is intended to help passengers travelling between Nagpur and Bihar during the busy Diwali and Chhath period. It also offers a connection to several important cities and towns along the route.
Passengers should verify the latest timetable, boarding station, stoppages and ticket availability through official railway channels before travelling, as special train schedules may be revised.
