Delhi to Bilaspur train route, timetable, booking details & travelling rules to follow

The Indian Railways has started special 30 trains for travelling across the nation amid the COVID-19 lockdown. As a lot of people were stuck away from home or workplace in other cities, the Indian railways decided to help them travel intercity.

These trains would be commencing from Delhi and will connect to other major cities of India and will commence from May 12th. One of these special trains will run to aid passengers to travel between Delhi and Bilaspur in Chattisgarh.

New Delhi-Bilaspur train timings

The special trains will run on Monday and Thursday from Bilaspur (train number 02441) to New Delhi and Tuesday and Saturday from New Delhi (Train Number 02442) to Bilaspur.

List of stopping points in Delhi and Bilaspur special train

• Raipur Jn

• Nagpur

• Bhopal

• Jhansi

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Delhi to Bilaspur train ticket fare

As announced by Indian Railways the booking for train tickets has commenced. People will have to book tickets online on www.irctc.co.in as ticket booking on the counter will not be available. According to the IRCTC website, the train fares between Delhi to Bilaspur are as follows:

• First AC Rs 4,745

• Second AC Rs 2,790

• Third AC Rs 1950

Train route map for New Delhi to Bilaspur

Image Source: Google Map

Delhi to Bilaspur Timetable

 Image Source: Ministry of Railways Twitter

Online cancellation of tickets

As per the instructions given on the official website, here is the cancellation policy:

• Online cancellation of tickets is permitted only up to 24 hours before the departure of the train from the starting station. 
• A cancellation charge of the tickets would be levied which will be equal to 50% of the fare.
• For trains that are cancelled by the Indian Railways till May 17, 2020, passengers would receive a full refund automatically by IRCTC. 

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Facilities and rules for train travelling 

Source: IRCTC official website

SOP issued by the government for stranded citizens

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