Indian Railways Announces Permanent Changes to Express Train Configurations, Adding 22 Coaches to Multiple Routes Starting April 2025.
New Train Configurations
The Indian Railway administration has announced a permanent change in the rake structure for three pairs of express trains. Starting from April 16, 2025, the 19165/19166 Ahmedabad-Darbhanga-Ahmedabad Express will feature a new configuration departing from Ahmedabad, and from April 19, 2025, from Darbhanga. The updated rake will include 1 first-class air-conditioned coach, 2 air-conditioned second-class coaches, 4 air-conditioned third-class coaches, 2 air-conditioned third economy coaches, 7 sleeper class coaches, 4 general second-class coaches, 1 LSLRD (Luggage and Brake Van), and a generator cum luggage vehicle. In total, the train will comprise 22 coaches, including one co-luxury vehicle.
Ahmedabad-Varanasi City Express Update
In conjunction with the new rake structure, the 19167/19168 Ahmedabad-Varanasi City-Ahmedabad Express will also be reconfigured. The changes will take effect from April 14, 2025, from Ahmedabad, and from April 17, 2025, from Varanasi City. The new rake for this train will consist of 1 first-class air-conditioned coach, 2 air-conditioned second-class coaches, 4 air-conditioned third-class coaches, 2 air-conditioned third economy coaches, 7 sleeper class coaches, 4 general second-class coaches, and 1 LSLRD. Similar to the Ahmedabad-Darbhanga Express, this train will also feature a total of 22 coaches, including a generator cum luggage vehicle.
Ahmedabad-Gorakhpur Express Configuration
The Ahmedabad-Gorakhpur-Ahmedabad Express (19489/19490) will undergo a similar restructuring, effective from April 19, 2025, from Ahmedabad, and from April 20, 2025. This train will include 1 first-class air-conditioned coach, 2 air-conditioned second-class coaches, 4 air-conditioned third-class coaches, 2 air-conditioned third economy coaches, 7 sleeper class coaches, 4 general second-class coaches, and 1 LSLRD. The total coach count will also be 22, incorporating a generator cum luggage vehicle in its composition.
Important Information Organised For You.
| Train Number | Route | First Class AC | AC Second Class | AC Third Class | AC Third Economy | Sleeper Class | General Second Class | LSLRD | Generator Cum Luggage | Total Coaches | Start Date from Ahmedabad | Start Date from Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19165/19166 | Ahmedabad-Darbhanga-Ahmedabad | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 22 | April 16, 2025 | April 19, 2025 |
| 19167/19168 | Ahmedabad-Varanasi City-Ahmedabad | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 22 | April 14, 2025 | April 17, 2025 |
| 19489/19490 | Ahmedabad-Gorakhpur-Ahmedabad | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 22 | April 19, 2025 | April 20, 2025 |