To accommodate the massive surge in passenger demand during the peak summer season, Indian Railways has announced key updates for commuters traveling toward Odisha. The railway administration has extended the operations of the existing weekly Summer Special train services between Patna Junction and Khurda Road. Additionally, a brand-new weekly Summer Special train service has been introduced between Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi and Khurda Road to enhance connectivity.
Extension of Patna Junction – Khurda Road Summer Special
The weekly Summer Special trains operating between Patna and Khurda Road have received an extension to ensure hassle-free travel for passengers.
Train No. 03230 (Patna Junction – Khurda Road Weekly Summer Special) has been extended up to June 25, 2026.
Train No. 03229 (Khurda Road – Patna Junction Weekly Summer Special) has been extended up to June 26, 2026.
Passengers must note that the timings, stoppages, and coach composition for these extended services will remain completely unchanged.
New Jhansi – Khurda Road Weekly Summer Special Launched
In a major boost to interstate connectivity, Indian Railways has introduced a new weekly Summer Special train service (Train No. 01929/01930) linking Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi (VGLJ) and Khurda Road Junction.
Train No. 01929 (Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi – Khurda Road) will depart from VGLJ every Friday at 04:55 hrs, arriving at Khurda Road Junction on Saturday at 19:30 hrs.
Train No. 01930 (Khurda Road – Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi) will depart from Khurda Road Junction every Sunday at 00:35 hrs, reaching VGLJ on Monday at 11:15 hrs.
Key Route Stoppages and Stations Covered
The newly introduced Jhansi-Khurda Road service will provide crucial connectivity across multiple states, halting at major transit hubs including:
Gwalior, Etawah, and Subedarganj
Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya Junction and Gaya
Adra, Hijli, Baleshwar, and Bhadrak
Jajpur Keonjhar Road, Naraj Marthapur, and Bhubaneswar
Coach Composition Details
The rake structure for Train No. 01929/01930 has been designed to cater to all budget segments:
AC 2-Tier: 01 Coach
AC 3-Tier: 02 Coaches
Sleeper Class: 10 Coaches
General Second Class: 05 Coaches
SLR (with Divyang-friendly facility): 02 Coaches
Passengers are advised to verify live schedules via the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) before booking.
