The Jogbani-Danapur Vande Bharat Express has been inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, officially launching the train’s operations. On its inaugural run, the train began from Jogbani and traveled via Farbisganj, Purnia, Samastipur, Madhepura, Saharsa, and Patna, arriving in Danapur late in the evening.
The regular service of the train commences on September 17. Railway authorities have released the fare details for the Danapur-Jogbani Vande Bharat Express, and booking has begun. Passengers will pay ₹1320 for Chair Car (CC) and ₹2375 for Executive Class (EC) tickets for travel from Danapur to Jogbani.
Train Departure from Danapur: 5:10 PM
For travel from Danapur, the fares are: ₹490 (CC) and ₹925 (EC) to Muzaffarpur; ₹555 (CC) and ₹1060 (EC) to Samastipur; ₹925 (CC) and ₹1600 (EC) to Khagaria; and ₹1185 (CC) and ₹2120 (EC) to Purnia. The Vande Bharat Express, numbered 26302, will depart from Danapur at 5:10 PM starting September 17.
Train Departure from Jogbani: 3:25 AM
The train will travel via Hajipur, Muzaffarpur, Samastipur, Hasanpur Road, Salouna, Khagaria, Saharsa, Dauram Madhepura, Banmankhi, Purnia, Araria Court, and Farbisganj, reaching Jogbani at 1:20 AM. Train number 26301 will depart from Jogbani at 3:25 AM, covering Farbisganj, Araria Court, Purnia, Banmankhi, Dauram Madhepura, Saharsa, Khagaria, Salouna, Hasanpur Road, Samastipur, Muzaffarpur, and Hajipur, arriving at Danapur at 11:30 AM.
This high-speed service will improve connectivity between Seemanchal and Patna, and it is considered a significant improvement for passengers traveling to and from the Seemanchal and Kosi regions, promising a faster and more modern travel experience.