Northeast Frontier Railway has announced special trains between Katihar and Manihari to clear the extra rush of passengers during the Festive Season 2026.

Train No. 07540 will operate between Katihar and Manihari, while Train No. 07539 will operate in the reverse direction between Manihari and Katihar. Both special trains will make 43 trips each. Train No. 07540 will operate from 2 October 2026 to 29 November 2026 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, while Train No. 07539 will operate from 3 October 2026 to 30 November 2026 on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Train No. 07544, Katihar–Manihari, will operate from Katihar to Manihari from October 1, 2026, to November 30, 2026, with 18 trips, running on Mondays and Thursdays. Train No. 07543, Manihari–Katihar, will operate from Manihari to Katihar from October 2, 2026, to December 1, 2026, with 18 trips, running on Tuesdays and Fridays.

The trains will halt at Mansahi and Mahiyarpur. The composition of each train will consist of eight General Second Class coaches, one Brake, Luggage cum Generator Car and one SLRD, making a total of 10 coaches.

Passengers are requested to visit the Indian Railways website (www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in), dial 139, or download the NTES app for detailed arrival and departure timings at the respective stations.

Source – NEFR & RSB