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Passenger rush from Bihar to Delhi spikes today, and East Central Railway will field extra capacity. Danapur–New Delhi reserved specials operate between September 4 and 26, alongside one‑way runs from Danapur to Solapur today and to Bhusawal tomorrow. Officials have detailed timings, halts, and coach plans, giving travellers concrete options for weekend connections and onward links to Maharashtra hubs.
The New Delhi–Danapur special, Train 04090, departs New Delhi at 23:30 every Friday, reaching Danapur at 15:00 next day. The return, Train 04089, leaves Danapur at 16:40 every Saturday, arriving New Delhi at 09:45 next morning. Planned halts include Delhi Jn, Ghaziabad, Aligarh, Govindpuri, Tundla, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn, Ara and Buxar.
Danapur–New Delhi specials: key dates and halts
| Train | Route | Dates | Depart–Arrive | Key halts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04090 | New Delhi–Danapur | Fridays, Sep 4–25 | 23:30–15:00 | DLI, GZB, ALJN, GOV, TDL, DDU, ARA, BXR |
| 04089 | Danapur–New Delhi | Saturdays, Sep 5–26 | 16:40–09:45 | BXR, ARA, DDU, TDL, GOV, ALJN, GZB, NDLS |
| 03299 | Danapur–Solapur (one‑way) | Fri, Sep 4 | 07:30–19:00 (Sep 5) | ARA, BXR, DDU, PCOI, JBP, ET, BSL, MMR, DD |
| 03399 | Danapur–Bhusawal (one‑way) | Sat, Sep 5 | 11:15–11:30 (Sep 6) | ARA, BXR, DDU, PCOI, JBP, ET, KNW, BSL |
Today’s Danapur–Solapur one‑way, Train 03299, starts 07:30, halting at Ara 08:00, Buxar 08:42, Pt. DDU 11:00, Prayagraj Chheoki 14:25, Jabalpur 20:00, then via Itarsi, Bhusawal, Manmad and Daund to reach Solapur at 19:00 on September 5. Tomorrow’s Danapur–Bhusawal one‑way, Train 03399, leaves 11:15 and is scheduled to arrive 11:30 on September 6.
One‑way Danapur–Solapur and Danapur–Bhusawal this weekend
ECR’s weekend one‑ways target westbound demand, with routes aligned to faster overnight corridors through Pt. DDU, Prayagraj Chheoki, Jabalpur and Itarsi. Coach plans announced locally include sleeper and general classes to absorb crowd peaks. Check berth classes and quotas during booking, then re‑verify on the National Train Enquiry System app and Rail Madad helpline 139 before departure.
Booking, NTES live status and travel tips
Book on IRCTC: log in, search route and date, choose quota, confirm berths, and pay. Tatkal opens one day before origin departure at 10:00 for AC classes and 11:00 for non‑AC. For platforms and delays, use NTES or call 139. Reach 45–60 minutes early, follow signage to foot overbridges or subways, and queue at demarcated gates.
For the return leg from Bihar to Delhi, Train 04089 runs every Saturday through September 26. Seats on special trains move quickly in rush weeks, so firm up tickets early and keep an eye on live status on travel day. If berths are waitlisted, Tatkal windows can still unlock last‑minute availability.