Tatanagar to Buxar Festive Special Train: Rail passengers moving between Jharkhand and Bihar will have a fresh choice this festive season. Indian Railways says it will run a special train from Tatanagar to Buxar to handle the rush during Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath Puja.
The Tatanagar to Buxar Puja Special Train will start on October 13, 2026. It should give more seats to people travelling to Patna, Ara, Rajgir, Bihar Sharif, and other places across Bihar.
Reports dated October 9 and October 10 say the service will run for several weeks. It is expected to end in late November.
Tatanagar to Buxar Special Train 2026: Timings
As per the details shared so far, the train will run once every week in each direction:
- Train number 08183: Tatanagar to Buxar
- First departure: October 13, 2026
- Scheduled final departure: November 24, 2026
- Running day: Every Tuesday
- Departure from Tatanagar: 8:30 PM
- Arrival at Buxar: 9:15 AM the following day
For the return journey, train number 08184 Buxar-Tatanagar Special is scheduled to operate every Wednesday from October 14 to November 25, 2026.
- Departure from Buxar: 11:55 AM
- Arrival at Tatanagar: 12:15 AM, after midnight
The schedule shows seven trips going one way and seven trips going back.
Before you travel, check the newest timetable. Changes in operations can shift the departure and arrival times.
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Route And Stoppages
This service runs through towns in Jharkhand and Bihar.
It goes via Muri, then Gomoh, and then Koderma. After that, it heads to Tilaiya, Rajgir, Bihar Sharif, Fatuha, and Patna. Next are Ara and Buxar.
Reported stoppages include:
- Tatanagar
- Kandra
- Chandil
- Muri
- Jhalida
- Kotshila
- Bokaro Steel City
- Chandrapura
- Gomoh
- Koderma
- Tilaiya
- Rajgir
- Bihar Sharif
- Fatuha
- Patna Junction
- Ara Junction
- Buxar
Coach Composition: How Many Coaches Will the Train Have?
According to the published reports, the special train will have a total of 20 coaches, including:
- 14 sleeper-class coaches
- 2 AC coaches
- 2 general-class coaches
- 2 SLR/LRD coaches
The extra service is for giving more choices during the rush festive days. Still, the exact seat count depends on when people book, your travel day, and the rail reservation rules that apply.
How to Check the Tatanagar to Buxar Train Timing And Get Tickets?
1. Go to the IRCTC site. Use it to check booking status and buy tickets you can book.
2. Look up train 08183 if you are going from Tatanagar to Buxar. Use 08184 if your route is Buxar to Tatanagar.
3. Add your travel date. Then check which classes show open seats.
4. Before you confirm, double check the boarding point, the destination, the departure time, and the ticket status.
