📢 Summer Rush Relief: New Daily Special Train Between Bhagalpur & Katihar! 🚂✨
Great news for daily commuters and summer travelers! To tackle the heavy rush of passengers this season, the Eastern Railway (Malda Division) has announced a dedicated Unreserved Special Train running daily between Bhagalpur and Katihar.
Whether you are planning a quick trip, visiting family, or commuting for work, this special service ensures a smooth journey with no prior reservation required!
📅 Service Details
Train Numbers: 03407 (Bhagalpur – Katihar) & 03408 (Katihar – Bhagalpur)
Frequency: Daily
Operational Period: May 23, 2026, to June 1, 2026 (Total 10 Trips)
Type: Unreserved Special 🎟️
⏰ Timings & Key Stoppages
➡️ Up Journey: Train No. 03407 (Bhagalpur to Katihar)
Departs Bhagalpur: 07:00 hrs
Arrives Katihar: 13:00 hrs
Major Halts: Akbarnagar (07:25), Sultanganj (07:41), Munger (09:10), Khagaria Jn. (09:55), Mansi Jn. (10:17), Naugachia (11:06), and Kursela (11:34).
⬅️ Down Journey: Train No. 03408 (Katihar to Bhagalpur)
Departs Katihar: 14:10 hrs
Arrives Bhagalpur: 20:20 hrs
Major Halts: Kursela (14:52), Naugachia (15:23), Mansi Jn. (16:27), Khagaria Jn. (16:34), Munger (17:50), Sultanganj (18:46), and Akbarnagar (19:35).
📍 Complete Route Map & Stoppages
This train is curated to connect multiple key towns across the region. Here is the full list of intermediate stops in both directions:
Bhagalpur ⇆ Akbarnagar ⇆ Sultanganj ⇆ Kalyanpur Road ⇆ Bariarpur ⇆ Ratanpur ⇆ Munger ⇆ Sabdalpur Jn. ⇆ Khagaria Jn. ⇆ Mansi Jn. ⇆ Thana Bihpur ⇆ Naugachia ⇆ Kursela ⇆ Karhagola Road ⇆ Katihar
💡 Travel Tip
Since this is an unreserved train, you can purchase your tickets directly at the counter on the day of your journey. Beat the summer heat and plan your travel seamlessly!
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