Guwahati: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has announced the operation of four pairs of summer special trains to manage the anticipated surge in passenger traffic during the upcoming summer season of 2025.
Officials stated that these special services would run between April and June on select routes to ensure smoother travel experiences and ease holiday congestion.
According to the NFR, one pair of summer special trains will run between SMVT Bengaluru and Narangi. Train No. 06559 will depart from SMVT Bengaluru at 23:40 hours every Tuesday beginning 8th April and will arrive in Narangi at 05:00 hours on Friday. The return service, Train No. 06560, will depart from Narangi at 05:30 hours every Saturday starting from 12th April and reach SMVT Bengaluru at 09:45 hours on Monday. Both trains are scheduled to run for four trips.
Another pair of summer special trains will operate between Dibrugarh and Kolkata. Train No. 05932 will depart from Dibrugarh at 17:20 hours every Saturday from 12th April to 30th June and reach Kolkata at 00:30 hours on Monday. In the return direction, Train No. 05931 will leave Kolkata at 02:30 hours every Monday starting 14th April and arrive in Dibrugarh at 06:30 hours on Tuesday. This pair will operate for twelve trips.
A third pair of special trains will run between SSS Hubballi and Katihar. Train No. 07325 will depart from Hubballi at 15:15 hours every Wednesday from 9th April, arriving in Katihar at 13:00 hours on Friday. The return train, No. 07326, will leave Katihar at 14:30 hours every Saturday beginning 12th April and reach Hubballi at 10:50 hours on Monday. Both trains will make four trips.
Additionally, a pair of summer special trains will be operational between Silchar and Kolkata. Train No. 05639 will depart from Silchar at 05:00 hours every Thursday starting 10th April and will reach Kolkata at 12:05 hours on Friday. The return service, Train No. 05640, will leave Kolkata at 13:15 hours every Friday beginning 11th April and reach Silchar at 23:50 hours on Saturday. These trains will run for twelve trips.
NFR officials informed that the detailed routes, stoppages, and schedules of these trains are available on the IRCTC website as well as on the official social media handles of the Northeast Frontier Railway. Passengers have been advised to verify the details before undertaking their journeys.
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