Indian Railways is introducing a second Delhi-Patna Vande Bharat Special train to manage increased passenger demand during the festive season. The additional service will operate between New Delhi and Patna on selected days from October to November 2026.
According to Saraswati Chandra, Chief Public Relations Officer of East Central Railway, the new service will accommodate the seasonal rush on the busy route.
The trains will cover approximately 995 km in 12 hours and 55 minutes, with six scheduled stops between the two cities.
Delhi-Patna Vande Bharat Special train: Schedule and frequency
The special service will operate under train numbers 02554 from New Delhi to Patna and 02553 in the return direction.
Train 02554 will run from October 22 to November 26, 2026, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. The return service, train 02553, will operate from October 24 to November 28, 2026, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
| Train detail | New Delhi to Patna | Patna to New Delhi |
|---|---|---|
| Train number | 02554 | 02553 |
| Departure | 8:35 am | 10:00 am |
| Arrival | 9:30 pm | 11:30 pm |
| Travel time | 12 hours 55 minutes | 13 hours 30 minutes |
| Distance | Approximately 995 km | Approximately 995 km |
Delhi-Patna Vande Bharat Special train: Route and stoppages
The train will travel via Kanpur Central and stop at six stations along the route.
The scheduled stops are:
- Aligarh
- Kanpur Central
- Prayagraj Junction
- Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction
- Buxar
- Ara
These stops will serve passengers travelling between Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar during the festive period.
Delhi-Patna Vande Bharat Special train: Station timings
The following timings are listed in the supplied schedule.
Train 02554: New Delhi to Patna
| Station | Scheduled time |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | 8:35 am departure |
| Aligarh | 10:21 am |
| Kanpur Central | 1:30 pm |
| Prayagraj Junction | 3:45 pm |
| Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction | 6:00 pm |
| Buxar | 7:26 pm |
| Ara | 8:10 pm |
| Patna Junction | 9:30 pm arrival |
Train 02553: Patna to New Delhi
| Station | Scheduled time |
|---|---|
| Patna Junction | 10:00 am departure |
| Ara | 10:38 am |
| Buxar | 11:25 am |
| Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction | 1:10 pm |
| Prayagraj Junction | 3:35 pm |
| Kanpur Central | 5:50 pm |
| Aligarh | 8:53 pm |
| New Delhi | 11:30 pm arrival |
Delhi-Patna Vande Bharat Special train: Coaches and ticket prices
The special service will have 20 coaches, with two seating categories: AC Chair Car and Executive Chair Car.
The fares listed for the journey are:
| Class | Ticket fare |
|---|---|
| AC Chair Car | ₹2,615 |
| Executive Chair Car | ₹4,695 |
Passengers should check the official Indian Railways reservation system for availability, booking details and any applicable fare changes before travelling.
Important: The supplied report uses different train numbers in its introduction and detailed schedule. The article follows the detailed schedule’s numbers, 02554 and 02553. Confirm the train numbers, operating dates and fares against official railway information before publication.
