North Eastern Railway has started a special summer train service between Gomti Nagar in Lucknow and Kolkata. This service, numbered 05064/05063, will operate for two trips to help passengers manage the summer rush. The train began its journey from Gomti Nagar on April 22, 2026.
What is the schedule and timing of the special train?
The train 05064 will depart from Gomti Nagar at 08:40 AM and reach Kolkata at 01:10 PM the next day. It will run on April 22 and April 29, 2026. For the return journey, train 05063 will leave Kolkata at 03:20 PM and arrive at Gomti Nagar at 06:30 PM the next day, operating on April 23 and April 30, 2026.
Which stations are covered in the route?
The train travels via Gorakhpur and stops at several key stations to benefit passengers in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Major stoppages include:
| From Gomti Nagar to Kolkata | From Kolkata to Gomti Nagar |
|---|---|
| Gonda, Basti, Gorakhpur, Kaptanganj, Padrauna, Tamkuhi Road, Thawe, Dighwa Dubauli, Mashrakh, Marhaura, Hajipur, Shahpur Patoree, Barauni, Kiul, Jhajha, Jasidih, Madhupur, Chittaranjan, Asansol, Durgapur, Barddhaman, Bandel, Naihati | Naihati, Bandel, Barddhaman, Durgapur, Asansol, Chittaranjan, Madhupur, Jasidih, Jhajha, Kiul, Barauni, Shahpur Patoree, Hajipur, Marhaura, Mashrakh, Dighwa Dubauli, Thawe, Tamkuhi Road, Padrauna, Kaptanganj, Gorakhpur, Basti, Gonda |
What is the coach composition of the train?
According to Sumit Kumar, CPRO of North Eastern Railway, the train is designed for all types of passengers. It consists of 19 coaches in total. This includes 8 General Second Class coaches, 7 Sleeper Class coaches, 2 AC Third Class coaches, and 2 SLR/D coaches.