HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, Oct 20: In a bid to clear the extra festive rush of passengers, it has been decided to operate two additional pairs of festive special trains during the forthcoming festive season. These festive special trains will run between Anand Vihar Terminal – Jogbani – Anand Vihar Terminal for three trips and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus – Agartala – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus for two trips each in both directions.
Special train no 04010 (Anand Vihar Terminal – Jogbani) Special will depart from Anand Vihar Terminal every Tuesday from October 29 to November 12, 2024, at 23:45 hours, reaching Jogbani at 05:20 hours on the third day. In the return direction, train no 04009 (Jogbani – Anand Vihar Terminal) Special will depart from Jogbani every Thursday from October 31 to November 14, 2024, at 09:00 hours, reaching Anand Vihar Terminal at 16:05 hours the next day. During its journey in both directions, the train will run via Ghaziabad, Bareilly Cantt., Gonda Jn., Gorakhpur Jn., Siwan Jn., Hajipur Jn., Barauni Jn., Begusarai, Khagaria Jn., Katihar Jn., Araria Court, and Forbesganj. This special train will have one AC 2-tier cum 3-tier coach, sixteen sleeper class coaches, and two general second-class coaches for the convenience of passengers.
Another special train, no 01065 (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus – Agartala), will depart from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus at 11:05 hours every Thursday from October 31 to November 7, 2024, reaching Agartala at 01:10 hours on Sunday. In the return direction, special train no 01066 (Agartala – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus) will depart from Agartala at 15:10 hours every Sunday from November 3 to November 10, 2024, reaching Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus at 08:25 hours on Wednesday. During its journey in both directions, the special train will run via Badarpur, Guwahati, Rangiya, New Jalpaiguri, Katihar, Patliputra, Satna, Jabalpur, Khandwa Jn., Bhusaval Jn., Igatpuri, Kalyan Jn., and Dadar. The special train will consist of two AC 3-tier coaches, eight sleeper class coaches, and six general second-class coaches for the convenience of passengers.
The details of stoppages and timings of these trains are available on the IRCTC website and are also being notified in various newspapers and social media platforms of NF Railway. Passengers are requested to verify the details before undertaking their journey.