Railway has scheduled special trains between Rani Kamlapati and Gaya, and Jabalpur and Gaya, during Pitru Paksha for devotees travelling to Gaya for Pind Daan and Tarpan. The services are intended to provide additional rail options amid increased passenger demand during the period.
Train number 01661 Rani Kamlapati-Gaya Pitru Paksha Special will depart from Rani Kamlapati on September 27, October 2 and October 7, 2026. It will leave Rani Kamlapati at 3:20 pm and reach Gaya at 2:30 pm the following day.
The return service, train number 01662 Gaya-Rani Kamlapati Pitru Paksha Special, will depart from Gaya on September 30, October 5 and October 10, 2026, at 3:30 pm and reach Rani Kamlapati at 4:15 pm the following day.
The Rani Kamlapati-Gaya special will stop at Narmadapuram, Itarsi, Pipariya, Narsinghpur, Jabalpur, Sihora Road, Katni, Maihar, Satna, Manikpur, Prayagraj Chheoki, Mirzapur, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Bhabua Road, Sasaram, Dehri-on-Sone and Anugraha Narayan Road.
Train number 01701 Jabalpur-Gaya Pitru Paksha Special will operate on September 29, October 4 and October 9, 2026. It will depart from Jabalpur at 9:25 pm and reach Gaya at 2:30 pm the following day.
In the return direction, train number 01702 Gaya-Jabalpur Pitru Paksha Special will depart from Gaya on September 28, October 3 and October 8, 2026, at 3:30 pm and reach Jabalpur at 8:10 am the following day.
The Jabalpur-Gaya special will stop at Sihora Road, Katni, Maihar, Satna, Manikpur, Prayagraj Chheoki, Mirzapur, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Bhabua Road, Sasaram, Dehri-on-Sone and Anugraha Narayan Road.
According to the report, both special trains will have coaches of different classes, including air-conditioned, sleeper and general class coaches.
During Pitru Paksha, large numbers of devotees travel to Gaya for Pind Daan and Tarpan. Rituals are performed along the Falgu River and at various religious sites in the Gaya area. Families visit Gaya to perform rituals for their ancestors according to religious beliefs.
The increase in passengers during Pitru Paksha can lead to higher demand for seats on regular trains. The additional services from Rani Kamlapati and Jabalpur will provide passengers from Madhya Pradesh and surrounding areas with additional options for travelling to Gaya.
Passengers travelling on these services will need to check the train number, departure date, departure time and stoppage at their boarding station before booking tickets. The dates for the onward and return services are different.
Train 01661 will operate from Rani Kamlapati to Gaya on September 27, October 2 and October 7, while train 01662 will operate from Gaya to Rani Kamlapati on September 30, October 5 and October 10.
Similarly, train 01701 will operate from Jabalpur to Gaya on September 29, October 4 and October 9, while train 01702 will operate from Gaya to Jabalpur on September 28, October 3 and October 8.
The Rani Kamlapati-Gaya service will depart at 3:20 pm and the Jabalpur-Gaya service at 9:25 pm. Both return services will depart from Gaya at 3:30 pm. Passengers have been advised in the source content to confirm the final timetable and seat availability through official railway channels before travelling, as operational changes may result in revisions to timings.
Rani Kamlapati and Jabalpur provide rail connections for passengers travelling from Madhya Pradesh to Gaya. Devotees from areas including Bhopal, Itarsi, Jabalpur and surrounding regions can plan their journeys according to the schedules. Passengers from areas along the routes, including Satna, Maihar, Katni, Mirzapur, Prayagraj and Sasaram, can also use the services at the designated stops.
The two pairs of Pitru Paksha special trains will provide a total of 12 services. The Rani Kamlapati-Gaya service will have three onward and three return journeys, while the Jabalpur-Gaya service will have three onward and three return journeys.
Passengers will also need to plan their local transportation and accommodation after reaching Gaya. During Pitru Paksha, the number of visitors in the city increases, and passenger movement around the railway station and religious sites can also rise.
The special trains will provide additional options apart from regular services for devotees travelling to Gaya for Pind Daan. Passengers should verify their boarding station and the applicable stoppages before booking, as the special trains will operate only on the specified dates and will not stop at every station.
