(a) whether the frequency of Bangalore- Patna express has been changed from tri-weekly to
six days a week;
(b) if so, whether the Railways are considering to make this express train a daily train in
view of persistent and increasing demand in this regard; and
(c) if so, the response of the Railways thereto?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI R. VELU)
(a): In the Rail Budget 2007-08, it has been announced to increase the frequency of Patna -
Bangalore Sanghamitra Express from 2 days a week to 6 days a week during the year 2007-08.
(b) & (c): 2557/2558 Darbhanga- Bangalore Express (weekly) is already running on the path of
the Patna - Bangalore Sanghamitra Express on the remaining day between Patna and Bangalore,
thus resulting in a daily service for the passengers desirous of traveling between Patna and
Bangalore.