Pitrapaksha Special Train 2024: Indian Railways to run special trains for Pitrapaksha; check dates, timings, routes and other details

Pitra Paksha or Pitru Paksha is a 16-day lunar period in the Hindu calendar during which Hindus honour their ancestors (Pitrs), mostly via food offerings.

Every year on Pitru Paksha, people from across the country and overseas visit Gaya to conduct Shraddha and Pind Daan for their ancestors. This year's Pitru Paksha Fair will take place in Gaya from September 17 to October 2, 2024. 

During these days, Railways has also announced to run a special train for the Pitru Paksha fair. 

Gaya Pitrapaksha special train time-table

Rani Kamalapati - Gaya Pitra Paksha special train
Train 01667 Rani Kamalapati-Gaya will make four trips beginning September 16, while train 01668 Gaya-Rani Kamalapati will make three journeys beginning September 19.

This special train will stop at Vidisha, Ganjbasoda, Bina, Sagar, Damoh, Katni, Maihar, Satna, Manikpur, Prayagraj Chheoki, Mirzapur, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Junction, Sasaram, Dehri-on-Sone, and Anugrah Narayan Road stations in both directions.

Train departure dates
September 16 
September 21
September 26
October 1
Departure time: 1:20 PM
Arrival at Gaya station: 08:20 AM the next day

Similarly, the train will depart from Gaya Station on
September 19
September 24
September 29
Departure time: 3:10 PM
Arrival at Rani Kamalapati station: 11:20 AM the next day

You can also check the full timetable of the special Pitrapaksha train on the official website www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or can also download the NTES app.