Jaipur Gets New Rail Link to Eastern India as Ashwini Vaishnaw Flags Off Weekly Express
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off the Jaipur-Khatipura-Santragachi Express, connecting five states across 1,677 kilometres. Check the weekly schedule, train numbers, arrival timings and Tatanagar stoppages.
The introduction of the new train is expected to strengthen rail connectivity between Rajasthan and other states, including Jharkhand and West Bengal. The service will pass through five states—Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal—and cover around 29 major stations along its route.
The train will cover approximately 1,677 kilometres, connecting Jaipur's Khatipura station with Santragachi in West Bengal. Major stations on the route include Tatanagar, Ranchi, Lohardaga, Daltonganj, Garhwa Road and Prayagraj. The service is expected to provide another travel option for passengers travelling between Jaipur and several destinations in eastern India, particularly those undertaking long-distance journeys across these states.
According to the schedule provided, train number 18061 will operate from Santragachi to Khatipura. The train is scheduled to depart from Santragachi every Wednesday at 2:15 pm and arrive at Jaipur's Khatipura station at 11 pm on Thursday. This will provide passengers travelling from Santragachi to Jaipur with an arrival option late on Thursday night.
The return service, train number 18062, will run from Khatipura to Santragachi. It is scheduled to depart from Khatipura every Friday at 9:20 am and reach Santragachi at 3:05 pm on Saturday. Passengers planning their journeys will need to account for the fact that the train is scheduled to operate once a week in each direction.
Tatanagar station will also be an important halt on the route. According to the available schedule, train number 18061 will arrive at Tatanagar at 10:50 pm and depart at 11:05 pm, providing a 15-minute halt. On the return journey, train number 18062 will reach Tatanagar at 3:05 pm and depart at 3:10 pm, with a five-minute stop.
The timings are particularly relevant for passengers boarding or alighting at Tatanagar. The halt will provide an additional rail travel option for those connecting with destinations along the train's route.
With approximately 29 major stations across five states, the Jaipur (Khatipura)-Tatanagar-Santragachi Express is expected to improve travel options between Rajasthan and eastern India. Its route includes important stations such as Prayagraj, Ranchi, Lohardaga, Daltonganj, Garhwa Road and Tatanagar, making it relevant to passengers travelling across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal as well as Rajasthan.
Passengers should check official railway information regarding regular operations and ticket availability before planning their journeys. The weekly service, covering approximately 1,677 kilometres, adds another rail connection between Jaipur and eastern India, with scheduled departures and arrivals offering a defined travel option in both directions.

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