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Special train · Dussehra, Diwali & Chhath 2026 · TOD
03216 Patliputra to Purnia Court Special
PPTA PRNC SPL
23:00 → 08:30 (+1) · 9h 30m · 360 km Mon,tue,thu,fri,sun · 11 Sep – 15 Sep 16 stations
Plan your journey nowNext run: 11 Sep
Train 03216 PPTA PRNC SPL is a special train from Patliputra (PPTA) to Purnia Court (PRNC). It runs on Mon,tue,thu,fri,sun from 11 September 2026 to 15 September 2026 (4 published runs), departing Patliputra at 23:00 and reaching Purnia Court at 08:30 on day 2 — 9h 30m for 360 km, with 16 stations including Sonpur, Hajipur Jn, Muzaffarpur Jn, Samastipur Jn, Khagaria Jn.
03216 timetable: every stop from Patliputra to Purnia Court
| Station | Code | Arrives | Departs | Day | Km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patliputra | PPTA | — | 23:00 | 1 | 0 |
| Sonpur | SEE | 23:30 | 23:32 | 1 | 15 |
| Hajipur Jn | HJP | 23:42 | 23:47 | 1 | 21 |
| Muzaffarpur Jn | MFP | 00:55 | 01:00 | 2 | 75 |
| Samastipur Jn | SPJ | 02:00 | 02:05 | 2 | 126 |
| Rusera Ghat | ROA | 02:35 | 02:37 | 2 | 155 |
| Hasanpur Road Junction | HPO | 02:55 | 02:57 | 2 | 172 |
| Salauna | SLNA | 03:12 | 03:14 | 2 | 187 |
| Khagaria Jn | KGG | 03:53 | 03:55 | 2 | 212 |
| Mansi Jn | MNE | 04:10 | 04:12 | 2 | 221 |
| S Bhakhtiyarpur | SBV | 05:00 | 05:02 | 2 | 249 |
| Saharsa Jn | SHC | 05:55 | 06:25 | 2 | 265 |
| Dauram Madhpura | DMH | 06:50 | 06:52 | 2 | 287 |
| Murliganj | MRIJ | 07:18 | 07:20 | 2 | 309 |
| Banmankhi Jn. | BNKI | 07:38 | 07:40 | 2 | 329 |
| Purnia Court | PRNC | 08:30 | — | 2 | 360 |
Running days and dates
Mon,tue,thu,fri,sun · 11 Sep – 15 Sep · 4 runs
- 11 Sep
- 13 Sep
- 14 Sep
- 15 Sep
Questions about train 03216
- When does train 03216 run?
- Train 03216 runs on Mon,tue,thu,fri,sun from 11 September 2026 to 15 September 2026 — 4 running dates in this period, as published by Indian Railways.
- What time does 03216 leave Patliputra and reach Purnia Court?
- It departs Patliputra at 23:00 and arrives at Purnia Court at 08:30 (day 2), a journey of 9h 30m over 360 km.
- Which stations does 03216 stop at?
- 16 stations: Patliputra, Sonpur, Hajipur Jn, Muzaffarpur Jn, Samastipur Jn, Rusera Ghat, Hasanpur Road Junction, Salauna, Khagaria Jn, Mansi Jn, S Bhakhtiyarpur, Saharsa Jn, Dauram Madhpura, Murliganj, Banmankhi Jn., Purnia Court.
- Is 03216 a festival special?
- Indian Railways lists 03216 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 03216?
- Yes. "Plan your journey" opens YaatriGan's search with Patliputra → Purnia Court and the next run date filled in; the plan checks live availability, fares and confirmation chances for this train and every alternative.