Mail News Service
Jamshedpur, July 9: To accommodate the surge in pilgrim travel during the Shravani Mela, Indian Railways has announced the operation of two special train services between Ranchi and Bhagalpur. These trains will run temporarily from July 10 to August 12, 2025, catering to the increased demand during the auspicious month.
According to a release from South Eastern Railway, Train No. 08646 Ranchi–Bhagalpur Special will depart Ranchi every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday at 11:00 PM from July 10 to August 10, reaching Bhagalpur at 12:05 PM the next day. The return service, Train No. 08645 Bhagalpur–Ranchi Special, will leave Bhagalpur every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1:10 PM from July 11 to August 11, arriving in Ranchi at 3:30 AM the following day. This train will halt at stations including Muri, Barkakana, Hazaribagh Town, Koderma and Sultanganj.
Additionally, Train No. 08610 Ranchi–Bhagalpur Special will operate on Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays from July 12 to August 11, departing Ranchi at 11:00 PM and reaching Bhagalpur at 1:00 PM. The return train, 08609, will leave Bhagalpur every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday from July 13 to August 12 at 1:45 PM, reaching Ranchi at 3:50 AM.
