To accommodate the increased passenger demand, Eastern Railway has extended the operation of 02024/02023 Patna–Howrah–Patna Special Train for 13 additional weekly trips in each direction, maintaining its existing timetable and stoppages. Extended Schedule: 02024 Patna–Howrah Special: Every Sunday from 05 July 2026 to 27 September 2026 (13 trips). 02023 Howrah–Patna Special: Every Sunday from 05 July 2026 to 27 September 2026 (13 trips). Train Composition: AC Chair Car – 3 Coaches Non-AC Chair Car – 17 Coaches LSLRD – 1 Coach Power Car – 1 Coach Total Coaches: 22 All other operating instructions, timings, and stoppages will remain unchanged as per the existing schedule. Source: Eastern Railway