Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has announced the launch of a Diesel Special Joyride service between Darjeeling and Ghum to accommodate the extra rush of passengers during the peak summer season. The service will operate daily from 6th June to 30th June 2024.
Train No. 02550, designated as the Darjeeling – Ghum – Darjeeling Diesel Special Joyride, will depart from Darjeeling at 15:30 hours and reach Ghum at 16:15 hours. On its return, the train will leave Ghum at 16:35 hours and arrive back in Darjeeling at 17:05 hours.
The train will consist of three first-class chair car coaches, with seating arrangements for 30 passengers in two of the coaches and 29 passengers in the remaining coach.
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Details regarding stoppages and timings for these trains are available on the IRCTC website and N.F. Railway’s social media platforms. Passengers are advised to check these details before planning their journey.
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