Indian Railways to add extra coaches in 34 trains to manage summer holiday rush
Indian Railways has announced a plan to provide relief to passengers traveling during the summer holidays. To manage the heavy crowd, the railway administration will attach additional AC and sleeper coaches to 34 different trains. This move will help passengers get more seats and a more comfortable journey during the peak vacation season.
Which trains are getting additional AC Economy coaches?
The railways will add 3AC Economy coaches to three major trains to accommodate more passengers. The LTT – Sultanpur Express (04211/04212) will have one extra coach from June 3 to June 11. The LTT – Varanasi Special (04225/04226) will get one additional coach from June 4 to June 12. Additionally, the New Delhi – Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express (12423/12424) will operate with one extra 3AC Economy coach between June 6 and June 14.
List of trains with additional Sleeper and AC coaches
Several express trains are being upgraded with extra Sleeper and AC coaches to reduce the waiting list. The details are as follows:
| Train Name/Number | Additional Coaches | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Sabarmati Express (19409/19410) | 1 Sleeper, 1 Third AC | June 4 to June 27 |
| Sabarmati Express (20939/20940) | 1 Sleeper, 1 Third AC | June 2 to July 7 |
| Sabarmati Express (20963/20964) | 1 Sleeper, 1 Third AC | June 4 to June 27 |
| Ahmedabad – Patna Express (19421/19422) | 1 Second AC, 1 Third AC | June 14 to June 30 |
| Padmavat Express (14207/14208) | 1 Sleeper | June 6 to June 15 |
| Ayodhya Cantt – Delhi Express (14205/14206) | 1 Sleeper | June 8 to June 13 |
| Varanasi – Bareilly Express (14235/14236) | 1 Sleeper | June 5 to June 8 |
| Ghazipur City – Anand Vihar SF (22419/22420) | 1 Sleeper | June 6 to June 12 |
| Ghazipur City – Anand Vihar SF (22433/22434) | 1 Sleeper | June 8 to June 13 |
| Prayagraj – Bareilly Express (14307/14308) | 1 Sleeper | June 6 to June 9 |
| Prayagraj – Basti Express (14231/14232) | 1 Sleeper | June 8 |
| Varanasi – Indore Mahamana (20413/20414) | 1 Sleeper | June 2 to June 12 |
General coach updates for unreserved passengers
Apart from AC and Sleeper classes, the railways have also focused on unreserved passengers. The Prayagraj Sangam – Jaunpur Unreserved Special (54375/54376) will operate with one additional General coach on June 7 to help manage the crowd.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Which trains are getting 3AC Economy coaches?
LTT-Sultanpur Express, LTT-Varanasi Special, and New Delhi-Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express are getting one additional 3AC Economy coach each in early June.
How many trains are being upgraded with extra coaches?
Indian Railways is adding extra AC and sleeper coaches to a total of 34 trains to manage the summer holiday rush.