Gandhidham–Bhagalpur Special
The 09451/09452 Gandhidham–Bhagalpur Special is a long-distance Express train operated by the Indian Railways connecting Gandhidham Junction railway station in Gujarat with Bhagalpur Junction in Bihar, serving major stations across Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
History
The Gandhidham–Bhagalpur Special train was first introduced by Indian Railways as a summer special service in April 2017 to cater to increased passenger demand between Gujarat and Bihar. The inaugural service operated on 12 April 2017 with train numbers 09451/09452 and ran on a weekly basis between Gandhidham Junction and Bhagalpur Junction. Since then, the train has been operated intermittently as a seasonal or festival special, depending on passenger demand and operational requirements.
Schedule
09451 / 09452 Gandhidham BG – Bhagalpur Festival Special |
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Train Type |
Distance |
Average Speed |
Journey Time (GIMB → BGP) |
Journey Time (BGP → GIMB) |
Classes Available |
Operating Days |
Operator |
Route and halts
Sr. |
09451 GIMB–BGP (Fri) |
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Station |
Day |
Arr. |
1 |
1 |
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2 |
1 |
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3 |
1 |
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4 |
1 |
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5 |
1 |
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6 |
2 |
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7 |
2 |
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8 |
2 |
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9 |
2 |
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10 |
2 |
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11 |
2 |
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12 |
2 |
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13 |
2 |
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14 |
2 |
|
15 |
2 |
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16 |
2 |
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17 |
2 |
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18 |
2 |
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19 |
2 |
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20 |
3 |
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21 |
3 |
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22 |
3 |
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23 |
3 |
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24 |
3 |
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25 |
3 |
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Coach composition
Category |
Coaches |
Total |
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Luggage cum Brake Van (LRD) |
LRD |
1 |
Second Class cum Luggage Rake (SLRD) – Divyangjan |
SLRD |
2 |
Unreserved General (GEN) |
GEN (2, 3, 17, 18) |
4 |
AC Two Tier (2A) |
A1 |
1 |
AC Three Tier (3A) |
B1, B2, B3 |
3 |
Sleeper Class (SL) |
S1, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S10 |
9 |
Total Coaches |
20 |
Traction
The train is hauled by diesel locomotives end to end.
See also
- Bhagalpur Junction
- Gandhidham Junction railway station
- Western Railway zone
- Eastern Railway zone