Southern Railway and South Coast Railway have announced important updates for passengers traveling to Katra, Patna, and Guwahati. To handle the rush of pilgrims and holiday travelers, extra AC coaches have been added to two major trains. Additionally, some long-distance trains will follow diverted routes due to engineering work on the tracks.
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Which trains got extra AC coaches and for how long?
Southern Railway added AC Three Tier coaches to the Himsagar and Navyug Express to help passengers get confirm tickets. The details are as follows:
| Train Name (No.) | Additional Coach | Dates (From Kanniyakumari/Tirunelveli) | Dates (From Katra) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Himsagar Express (16317/16318) | 1 AC Three Tier | June 12 to June 26 | June 15 to June 29 |
| Navyug Express (16787/16788) | 1 AC Three Tier | June 15 to June 29 | June 18 to July 2 |
The Himsagar Express will now run with five AC Three Tier coaches, while the Navyug Express will have four AC Three Tier and two AC Three Tier Economy coaches.
Which trains are diverted and why?
South Coast Railway diverted two trains because of engineering work in the Moradabad-Gannavaram section of the Vijayawada Division. Both trains will now run via Vijayawada, Gudivada, and Nidadavolu.
- Ernakulam-Patna Superfast Express (22643): Diverted on June 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30, and July 6, 7.
- SMVT Bengaluru-Guwahati Superfast Express (12509): Diverted on June 17, 24, and July 1.
Railway officials advised all passengers to check their revised schedules and routes before starting their journey to avoid any confusion.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why are the Patna and Guwahati trains being diverted?
The Ernakulam-Patna and SMVT Bengaluru-Guwahati trains are diverted due to engineering works in the Moradabad-Gannavaram section of the Vijayawada Division.
How many AC coaches will the Himsagar Express have now?
The Himsagar Express will now operate with a total of five AC Three Tier coaches to accommodate more passengers.