Guwahati: In response to a sudden surge in passenger demand during the summer months, the Northeast Frontier Railway (N.F. Railway) has announced the operation of weekly special trains from Guwahati and New Tinsukia.
The first special train will run between Guwahati and Shri Ganganagar in Rajasthan, while the second will operate between New Tinsukia and SMVT Bengaluru. Both trains will make a total of nine trips in each direction.
Guwahati – Shri Ganganagar Special:
Train No. 05636 (Guwahati – Shri Ganganagar) Special will depart from Guwahati at 18:15 hours every Wednesday from May 1 to June 26, 2024. It is scheduled to arrive in Shri Ganganagar at 03:30 hours on Saturday.
In the return direction, Train No. 05635 (Shri Ganganagar – Guwahati) Special will depart from Shri Ganganagar at 13:20 hours every Sunday from May 5 to June 30, 2024. It is expected to reach Guwahati at 00:25 hours on Wednesday.
New Tinsukia – SMVT Bengaluru Special:
Train No. 05952 (New Tinsukia – SMVT Bengaluru) Special will depart from New Tinsukia at 18:45 hours every Thursday from May 2 to June 27, 2024. It is scheduled to arrive in SMVT Bengaluru at 09:00 hours on Sunday.
In the return direction, Train No. 05951 (SMVT Bengaluru – New Tinsukia) Special will depart from SMVT Bengaluru at 00:30 hours every Monday from May 6 to July 1, 2024. It is expected to reach New Tinsukia at 13:15 hours on Wednesday.
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All trains will consist of AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier, and Sleeper Class coaches to accommodate passengers’ needs.
For detailed information on the stoppages and timings of these trains, please visit the IRCTC website or check various newspapers and social media platforms of N.F. Railway. Passengers are advised to verify the details before undertaking their journey.
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