In anticipation of the surge in travelers heading home for Eid and the ensuing ticket rush, indian Railways has announced the operation of several special trains to accommodate the increased demand. Here are the details of the five special trains and their routes:
1. Guwahati-Sriganganagar Special (05616)
- Departure: guwahati on 15 april 2024 at 6:00 PM
- Arrival: Sri Ganganagar on 18 april 2024 at 3:15 AM
- Route: guwahati, Katihar, Barauni, Samastipur, muzaffarpur, Hajipur, Gorakhpur, ayodhya Dham Jn., Lucknow, agra Cantt, Jaipur
2. Jaynagar-Nandurbar Unreserved Special (09040)
- Departure: Jaynagar on 10 april 2024 at 2:00 AM
- Arrival: Nandurbar on 11 april 2024 at 12:00 PM
- Route: Jaynagar, Darbhanga, Samastipur, Barauni, Mokama, patna, DDU
3. Patna-Kolkata Special (03136)
- Departure: patna on 09 april 2024 at 12:15 PM
- Arrival: kolkata on 09 april 2024 at 11:35 PM
- Route: patna, Bakhtiyarpur, Mokama, Jhajha
4. Muzaffarpur-Howrah Special (03046)
- Departure: muzaffarpur on 09 april 2024 at 1:00 PM
- Arrival: Howrah on 10 april 2024 at 1:20 AM
- Route: muzaffarpur, Samastipur, Barauni, Kiul, Jhajha
5. Bhagalpur-Nandurbar Unreserved Special (09038)
- Departure: bhagalpur on 10 april 2024 at 11:00 PM
- Arrival: Nandurbar on 12 april 2024 at 7:00 AM
- Route: bhagalpur, Kiul, Mokama, patna, DDU
These special trains aim to alleviate the inconvenience faced by passengers struggling to secure tickets during the festive rush. The extension of these services brings a sense of relief to those who were unable to find available seats.
