Indian Railways has made special arrangements for students appearing in the NEET re-exam on June 21, 2026. To ensure candidates reach their exam centers on time, the railway has announced special trains, additional coaches, and changes in the timings of several existing trains across multiple zones.
Which special trains and route extensions are available?
The West Central Railway is running a special trip between Indore, Bhopal, and Ratlam. Train number 09354 will leave Indore on June 20 at 11:25 AM and reach Bhopal by 7 PM. The return train 09353 will leave Bhopal at 7:40 PM and reach Ratlam at 12:55 AM. Additionally, train 19013 Bhusawal-Katni Express is extended to Satna on June 21, and train 19014 Katni-Bhusawal will depart from Satna at 7 PM.
What are the changes in train timings and local services?
Some trains have seen timing shifts to accommodate students. The Adhartal-Rani Kamalapati Intercity (22188) will now leave at 6 PM instead of 4:15 PM. The Jabalpur-Rewa Intercity (22189) will depart at 6:30 PM instead of 5:05 PM. In Mumbai, Central Railway will operate all 1,820 local trains, including 94 AC locals, and has cancelled all mega blocks on June 21 to prevent delays.
Details of special arrangements across different zones
| Railway Zone | Key Arrangements |
|---|---|
| West Railway | Three pairs of special trains for Gujarat and Maharashtra including Maninagar-Bandra and Okha-Gandhinagar routes. |
| South East Central Railway | Two extra general coaches in Bilaspur-Rewa Express and 40 additional general coaches across various trains. |
| North Eastern Railway | Two pairs of unreserved exam special trains between Gorakhpur and Lucknow with 12 coaches. |
| SECR Special MEMUs | Special MEMU trains between Korba-Durg and Chhindwara-Itwari. |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the exam timing for NEET re-exam on June 21?
The exam is scheduled from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM. Candidates with disabilities are given extra time until 6:20 PM.
Will there be any blocks in Mumbai local trains on June 21?
No, Central Railway and Western Railway have announced that there will be no mega blocks or jumbo blocks to ensure smooth travel for students.