Railways extend Chandigarh–Patna summer special express until July 11
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Chandigarh: In a major relief to summer travellers, the Railways have announced the extension of the Chandigarh–Patna Summer Special Express (Train No. 04504/04503) until July 11.
This decision comes as part of efforts to cater to the high passenger demand during the summer holiday season.
Earlier, the special express was scheduled to be discontinued after May 31. However, considering the heavy rush of passengers, authorities have decided to continue its services on the existing schedule, route, and composition.
The reserved summer special express connects Chandigarh with key cities including Moradabad, Bareilly, Shahjahanpur, Hardoi, Lucknow, Sultanpur, Varanasi, and Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction (formerly Mughalsarai), en route to Patna.
The train takes approximately 24 hours to cover 1,156 km at an average speed of 48.17 km/h. It is a non-superfast train and includes the following classes: First AC (1A), Second AC (2A), Third AC (3A), Third Economy (3E), and Sleeper (SL).
The train departs Chandigarh at every Thursday at 11:35 pm and reaches Patna the following day at 8:55 pm. The fare for this train ranges Rs 690 per passenger for Sleeper class, Rs 1815 for 3rd AC, Rs 2025 for 2nd AC and Rs 3465 for 1st AC.
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In return journey, CDG Summer Spl (04503) runs from Patna to Chandigarh. It departs from Patna Jn station (PNBE) at 10:45 pm and arrives at Chandigarh station (CDG) at 11:10 pm. CDG SUMMER SPL takes 24 hrs to cover the distance of 1,156 km between Patna and Chandigarh. It is a non-superfast train. The average speed of this train is 48.1 kmph. This train runs on Friday.
Timings and Schedule
Train no. 04504 (Chandigarh–Patna)
Departs every Thursday from Chandigarh at 11:35 pm
Arrives in Patna the next day at 8:55 pm
Train no. 04503 (Patna–Chandigarh):
Departs every Friday from Patna Junction at 10:45 pm
Reaches Chandigarh the following day at 11:10 pm
Fare details
Sleeper Class: Rs 690
Third AC: Rs 1,815
Second AC: Rs 2,025
First AC: Rs 3,465
Additional Option
Passengers may also opt for the Chandigarh–Patna Express (Train No.
22356), which runs biweekly every Monday and Thursday at 9:30 pm. Unlike the special express, this train halts at Roorkee, offering slightly different routing.
The Railway authorities have urged passengers to book their tickets in advance and follow all travel protocols. The extension of the summer special express is expected to ease the burden on regular services and provide much-needed connectivity during the busy travel season.
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