When does train 02253 run?

Train 02253 runs on Mon,wed,sat from 28 October 2026 to 28 November 2026 — 14 running dates in this period, as published by Indian Railways.

What time does 02253 leave Patna Jn and reach New Delhi?

It departs Patna Jn at 10:00 and arrives at New Delhi at 23:30 the same day, a journey of 13h 30m over 995 km.

Is 02253 a festival special?

Indian Railways lists 02253 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 02253?

Yes. "Plan your journey" opens YaatriGan's search with Patna Jn → New Delhi and the next run date filled in; the plan checks live availability, fares and confirmation chances for this train and every alternative.

Special train · Dussehra, Diwali & Chhath 2026 · TOD

02253 Patna Jn to New Delhi Special

Q: Which stations does 02253 stop at?

8 stations: Patna Jn, Ara, Buxar, Pt.deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn, Prayagraj Jn, Kanpur Central, Aligarh Jn, New Delhi.

VANDE BHARAT SPL

10:00 → 23:30 · 13h 30m · 995 km Mon,wed,sat · 28 Oct – 28 Nov 8 stations

Plan your journey nowNext run: 28 Oct

Train 02253 VANDE BHARAT SPL is a special train from Patna Jn (PNBE) to New Delhi (NDLS). It runs on Mon,wed,sat from 28 October 2026 to 28 November 2026 (14 published runs), departing Patna Jn at 10:00 and reaching New Delhi at 23:30 the same day — 13h 30m for 995 km, with 8 stations including Ara, Buxar, Pt.deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn, Prayagraj Jn, Kanpur Central.

02253 timetable: every stop from Patna Jn to New Delhi

Station	Code	Arrives	Departs	Day	Km
Patna Jn	PNBE	—	10:00	1	0
Ara	ARA	10:38	10:40	1	49
Buxar	BXR	11:25	11:27	1	118
Pt.deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn	DDU	13:10	13:20	1	208
Prayagraj Jn	PRYJ	15:35	15:40	1	360
Kanpur Central	CNB	17:50	17:55	1	555
Aligarh Jn	ALJN	20:53	20:55	1	864
New Delhi	NDLS	23:30	—	1	995

Running days and dates

Mon,wed,sat · 28 Oct – 28 Nov · 14 runs

28 Oct
31 Oct
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28 Nov

02253 Patna Jn to New Delhi Special

02253 timetable: every stop from Patna Jn to New Delhi

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