North Western Railway has decided to add 147 extra coaches to 55 pairs of trains. This move aims to provide relief to passengers traveling during the summer season. The additional coaches include AC, Sleeper, and General categories to help more people get confirmed tickets.
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Which trains will get extra coaches and when
The implementation of these additional coaches started on July 1, 2026. Different trains have different dates for this temporary arrangement to manage the high passenger load during vacations.
| Train Number | Route | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 22471/22472 | Lalgarh-Delhi Sarai-Lalgarh | July 1 to August 2, 2026 |
| 20473/20474 | Delhi Sarai-Udaipur City-Delhi Sarai | July 1 to August 1, 2026 |
| 22977/22978 | Jaipur-Jodhpur-Jaipur | July 1 to July 31, 2026 |
Other affected routes and official statement
Apart from the above, several other routes will also see coach augmentations. These include services like Ajmer-Amritsar, Ajmer-Bandra Terminus, Jaipur-Udaipur City, Udaipur City-Asarva, Jodhpur-Indore, Jodhpur-Varanasi City, Ajmer-Agra Fort, Jodhpur-Dadar, Bhagat Ki Kothi-Dadar, Bhagat Ki Kothi-Bandra Terminus, Jaisalmer-Sabarmati, Ajmer-Sealdah, and Ajmer-Solapur.
Shri Amit Sudarshan, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of North Western Railway, stated that this temporary increase is meant to help passengers secure confirmed berths. He mentioned that the passenger load increases significantly during summer vacations, making it difficult to get tickets.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why is North Western Railway adding extra coaches?
The railway is adding 147 coaches to 55 pairs of trains to manage the increased passenger rush during summer vacations and help passengers get confirmed berths.
Which categories of coaches are being added?
Additional coaches are being added in AC, Sleeper, and General categories to benefit all types of passengers.