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Special train · Dussehra, Diwali & Chhath 2026 · TOD
04096 Anand Vihar Terminal to Patliputra Special
ANVT-PPTA SPL
00:05 → 23:00 · 22h 55m · 1,015 km Daily · 1 Oct – 10 Nov 13 stations
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Train 04096 ANVT-PPTA SPL is a special train from Anand Vihar Terminal (ANVT) to Patliputra (PPTA). It runs daily from 1 October 2026 to 10 November 2026 (41 published runs), departing Anand Vihar Terminal at 00:05 and reaching Patliputra at 23:00 the same day — 22h 55m for 1,015 km, with 13 stations including Ghaziabad, Kanpur Central, Prayagraj Jn, Varanasi, Chhapra.
04096 timetable: every stop from Anand Vihar Terminal to Patliputra
| Station | Code | Arrives | Departs | Day | Km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anand Vihar Terminal | ANVT | — | 00:05 | 1 | 0 |
| Ghaziabad | GZB | 00:43 | 00:45 | 1 | 13 |
| Kanpur Central | CNB | 07:15 | 07:20 | 1 | 428 |
| Prayagraj Jn | PRYJ | 10:05 | 10:15 | 1 | 622 |
| Varanasi | BSB | 13:00 | 13:10 | 1 | 746 |
| Ghazipur City | GCT | 14:45 | 14:50 | 1 | 821 |
| Phephna Jn | PEP | 15:58 | 16:00 | 1 | 876 |
| Ballia | BUI | 16:15 | 16:20 | 1 | 887 |
| Sahatwar | STW | 16:43 | 16:45 | 1 | 905 |
| Bakulha | BKLA | 17:13 | 17:15 | 1 | 930 |
| Chhapra | CPR | 18:40 | 18:45 | 1 | 952 |
| Dighwara | DGA | 20:30 | 20:32 | 1 | 982 |
| Patliputra | PPTA | 23:00 | — | 1 | 1,015 |
Running days and dates
Daily · 1 Oct – 10 Nov · 41 runs
- 1 Oct
- 2 Oct
- 3 Oct
- 4 Oct
- 5 Oct
- 6 Oct
- 7 Oct
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- 30 Oct
- 31 Oct
- 1 Nov
- 2 Nov
- 3 Nov
- 4 Nov
- 5 Nov
- 6 Nov
- 7 Nov
- 8 Nov
- 9 Nov
- 10 Nov
Questions about train 04096
- When does train 04096 run?
- Train 04096 runs daily from 1 October 2026 to 10 November 2026 — 41 running dates in this period, as published by Indian Railways.
- What time does 04096 leave Anand Vihar Terminal and reach Patliputra?
- It departs Anand Vihar Terminal at 00:05 and arrives at Patliputra at 23:00 the same day, a journey of 22h 55m over 1,015 km.
- Which stations does 04096 stop at?
- 13 stations: Anand Vihar Terminal, Ghaziabad, Kanpur Central, Prayagraj Jn, Varanasi, Ghazipur City, Phephna Jn, Ballia, Sahatwar, Bakulha, Chhapra, Dighwara, Patliputra.
- Is 04096 a festival special?
- Indian Railways lists 04096 as a special (temporary) service running in the Dussehra, Diwali & Chhath 2026 season; its name does not state an occasion, so we do not add one.
- Can I check seats on 04096?
- Yes. "Plan your journey" opens YaatriGan's search with Anand Vihar Terminal → Patliputra and the next run date filled in; the plan checks live availability, fares and confirmation chances for this train and every alternative.