- By Akansha Pandey
- Sat, 13 Sep 2025 09:42 AM (IST)
- Source:Jagran News Network
The Railway Administration has decided to run a weekly Puja Special train between Nagpur and Samastipur for the convenience of passengers in view of the upcoming festivals. This train (number 01207/01208) will make a total of ten trips via Gorakhpur. Chief Public Relations Officer Pankaj Kumar Singh stated that:
Train number 01207 (Nagpur to Samastipur): This train will depart from Nagpur every Wednesday from September 24 to November 26 at 10:40 am. It will travel via Itarsi, Bhopal, ViranganaLakshmibai Junction (Jhansi), Kanpur Central and Aishbagh, reaching Gorakhpur the next day at 11:55 am, and will then proceed to Samastipur via Chhapra.
Train number 01208 (Samastipur to Nagpur): This train will run from Samastipur every Thursday from September 25 to November 27. On its return journey, it will pass through Chhapra and reach Gorakhpur the next day at 7:20 am. Then, traveling via Basti, Gonda, Aishbagh, Kanpur Central, Bhopal and Itarsi, it will reach Nagpur on the third day at 7:00 am.
This train will have six Sleeper Class, six General Second Class, and four Air-Conditioned Third Class coaches, so that passengers can have a comfortable journey.