New Train Announcement: Indian Railways to operate Gomti Nagar-Kolkata Special via Thawe route
The North Eastern Railway has introduced a special summer service train to help passengers during the busy holiday season. This special train will run between Gomti Nagar and Kolkata via Kaptainganj and Thawe. The move aims to reduce the rush of passengers traveling across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal.
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What is the schedule and timing of these special trains?
The railway administration will operate two round trips for this service. Train number 05064 from Gomti Nagar to Kolkata departed on April 22 and will run again on April 29, 2026, leaving at 08:40 AM and reaching Kolkata at 01:10 PM the next day. Train number 05063 from Kolkata to Gomti Nagar will depart on April 23 and April 30, 2026, at 03:20 PM, arriving at Gomti Nagar by 06:30 PM the following day.
What are the stoppages and coach details?
Sumit Kumar, Chief Public Relations Officer of Northeast Railway, shared the route and coach composition. The train consists of 19 coaches, including 8 General, 7 Sleeper, 2 AC 3-Tier, and 2 Guard/Luggage vans. The key stops are listed below:
| Region | Major Stoppages |
|---|---|
| UP/Bihar | Gonda, Basti, Gorakhpur, Kaptainganj, Padrauna, Tamkuhi Road, Mashrakh, Marhaura, Hajipur, Shahpur Patoree, Barauni |
| Jharkhand/WB | Kiul, Jhajha, Jasidih, Madhupur, Chittaranjan, Asansol, Durgapur, Barddhaman, Bandel, Naihati |