Jodhpur Division: 76 Festive Special Trips & Kota Halt Restored
The Jodhpur Railway Division has announced a major boost to passenger connectivity ahead of the upcoming festive season. To manage the anticipated surge in travelers, the division is deploying seven pairs of special trains, which will collectively complete 76 trips over approximately one and a half months.
Divisional Railway Manager Anurag Tripathi confirmed that these services are designed to provide seamless travel to several key destinations, ensuring that passengers can reach their homes and holiday spots more efficiently.
New Festive Special Train Schedules
The special services will connect Jodhpur and its surrounding areas to major hubs including Gorakhpur, Haridwar, Subedarganj, Bandra Terminus, Chennai Beach, Danapur, and Mau. Here are the specific details for the upcoming special services:
Subedarganj-Bhagat ki Kothi Express
- Train 04193: Operates on Mondays and Thursdays until November 30, 2026.
- Train 04194 (Return): Operates on Tuesdays and Fridays until November 28, 2026.
Jodhpur-Gorakhpur Puja Special
- Train 04829: Departs Jodhpur every Thursday until November 26, 2026.
- Train 04830 (Return): Departs Gorakhpur every Friday.
Barmer-Haridwar Special
- Train 04811: Operates on Mondays and Thursdays until November 30, 2026.
- Train 04812 (Return): Operates on Tuesdays and Fridays until December 1, 2026.
Relief for Kota Passengers: Scheduled Halt Restored
In addition to the festive specials, the Jodhpur Division has brought good news for commuters traveling via Kota. The Jodhpur-Bhopal-Jodhpur Express will officially restore its scheduled halt at Kota station starting from Monday, October 19, 2026.
Previously, the halt had been temporarily suspended to facilitate essential station redevelopment work. During this period, the train was diverted via Sogariya station to ensure continued operations. With the redevelopment progress, the resumption of the Kota stop will provide much-needed convenience to regular passengers.