Reservations on regular trains are already facing a rush, with seats in almost all trains running close to full capacity. The situation has intensified the scramble for confirmed tickets, particularly for passengers planning to travel from Mumbai to Patna in Bihar.
With train reservations becoming increasingly difficult during the Diwali period, here is a look at the booking status of trains operating from Mumbai to Patna to help passengers plan their journeys.
The Lokmanya Tilak–Patliputra Express (12141) is a major daily train operating from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) to Patna. It departs at 11:35 pm every day.
The Lokmanya Tilak–Rajendra Nagar Express, also known as the Rajgir Express (13202), is another regular daily service. It leaves LTT at 2:45 pm for Patna.
The CSMT–Patna Superfast Express (22360) operates on selected days of the week. The train departs from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) at 11:05 am and runs twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays.
The Lokmanya Tilak–Dibrugarh Express (15945) operates on Wednesdays and Saturdays. It departs from LTT at 8:40 am and passes through the Patna route as a weekly train.
The Lokmanya Tilak–Bhagalpur Express (12336) runs on Sundays and Tuesdays. It departs from LTT at 8:05 am and passes through Patna Junction, where it has a scheduled stop.
The LTT–Danapur Special (01143) operates daily from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus in Kurla to Danapur. It departs at 9:50 pm.
According to the booking status for November 1, the LTT Rajgir Express (13202) is witnessing waiting lists in AC First Class, Second Class, Third Class and Sleeper Class.
Other trains, including the SHC Humsafar Express (22913), LTT Bhagalpur Express (12336), LTT Danapur Special (01143) and Patliputra Express (12141), are also reporting long waiting lists.
The booking situation remains challenging for passengers travelling between November 3 and November 7. Long waiting lists are being reported in the Lokmanya Tilak–Patliputra Express, Lokmanya Tilak–Rajendra Nagar Express/Rajgir Express, CSMT–Patna Superfast Express, Lokmanya Tilak–Dibrugarh Express, Lokmanya Tilak–Bhagalpur Express and LTT–Danapur Special.
The Patliputra Express and CSMT–Patna Superfast Express (22360) are also showing a ‘No Room’ status, indicating that tickets are no longer available for booking in the affected classes.
With Diwali falling on November 8, the heavy demand for Mumbai–Patna train services and the long waiting lists reported for November 3–7 could make securing a confirmed reservation difficult for passengers planning to travel during the festive period.
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