Seats are still available on five major special trains running from Ranchi to Bihar on the occasion of Chhath Puja. According to railway data, a total of 489 sleeper class seats and 121 AC class seats are vacant across these trains.

Passengers can find 260 sleeper class seats on the Ranchi-Purnia special train operating on November 13. Meanwhile, the Ranchi-Jhanjharpur special train has 154 sleeper and 94 third AC economy seats vacant. In contrast, tickets for the Hatia-Purnia Court Express are showing regret for sleeper and third AC economy classes up to November 12.

Increase in bus and flight fares

Amid limited options on trains, pressure has increased on road and air routes. Bus fares from Ranchi to Patna are being charged up to Rs 2,000, and up to Rs 2,500 for Darbhanga.

Air passengers traveling on peak days are also facing a heavier financial burden. Flight fares from Ranchi to Patna have surged to between Rs 9,000 and Rs 12,000.