The Indian Railways has introduced a new Vande Bharat Express train between New Delhi and Patna, aiming to enhance connectivity between the two major cities. This semi-high-speed train will operate as a festival special train, catering to the increased demand for travel during the Diwali and Chhath celebrations.

Train schedule and route

The New Delhi-Patna Vande Bharat Special train will run as train number 02254/02253. It will depart from New Delhi at 08:35 hours and arrive in Patna at 21:30 hours the same day. On its return journey, the Patna-New Delhi Vande Bharat Special will leave Patna Junction at 10:00 hours and arrive in New Delhi at 23:30 hours. The train will cover a distance of approximately 1,000 km in 13 hours, halting at six stations along the way, including Aligarh Junctio

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