Hadapsar–Darbhanga special trains will run in both directions on four dates in November to handle additional festive-season passenger demand, according to an announcement by East Central Railway. The services will operate from Darbhanga on November 17 and 24, and from Hadapsar on November 19 and 26, 2026.
Train No. 05533, the Darbhanga–Hadapsar Weekly Special, will leave Darbhanga at 7.30 pm on November 17 and 24. It is scheduled to reach Hadapsar at 7.40 am on November 19 and 26, respectively. The service provides a direct rail connection to Pune’s eastern suburban railhead during a period when demand for long-distance travel is expected to rise.
In the return direction, Train No. 05534, the Hadapsar–Darbhanga Weekly Special, will depart from Hadapsar at 10 am on November 19 and 26. It will arrive at Darbhanga at 11.30 pm on November 20 and 27, respectively. Advance reservations for Train No. 05534 will open on November 16 through computerised Passenger Reservation System counters and the IRCTC website.
Each train will have 22 Linke Hofmann Busch coaches. The composition will include one AC 2-Tier coach, four AC 3-Tier coaches, three AC 3-Tier Economy coaches, seven Sleeper Class coaches, five General Second Class coaches, one Guard/Luggage Van and one Generator Car.
The General Second Class coaches and the Guard/Luggage Van coaches designated for passenger travel will be available as unreserved coaches. Passengers using these coaches can book tickets through the UTS app or at unreserved ticket counters at normal applicable Mail/Express and Superfast fares. Reserved passengers can use the PRS network and IRCTC booking platform for the relevant service.
The train will halt at Laheria Sarai, Samastipur, Muzaffarpur, Hajipur, Sonpur, Patliputra, Danapur, Ara, Buxar, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Prayagraj Chheoki, Satna, Katni, Jabalpur, Narsinghpur, Pipariya, Itarsi, Khandwa, Bhusaval, Pachora, Chalisgaon, Manmad, Kopargaon, Belapur, Ahilyanagar and Daund Chord Line. New West Cabin and Manikpur will be passing halts.
The additional services expand available rail capacity between Pune and north Bihar without changing the regular timetable mentioned in the announcement. Their operation through Hadapsar is also significant for passengers travelling to and from Pune’s eastern areas, who can use the station instead of relying only on central city terminals. The route connects multiple railway junctions across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
Passengers have been advised to check detailed arrival and departure timings through the Indian Railways enquiry website or the National Train Enquiry System application. The services are limited to the announced November dates, and passengers will need to confirm seat availability, reservation status and applicable fares before travelling.
