Indian Railways has decided to increase the frequency of several special trains to manage the heavy rush of passengers during the summer season. This move will provide significant relief to people traveling to Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha. Various railway zones including Northern, North Eastern, and Central Railway have introduced additional services and extended existing ones to ensure comfortable travel for everyone.
Which major special trains are seeing increased trips and new routes?
Several key routes have been reinforced with extra trips to handle the summer crowd. The New Delhi-Howrah Reserved Special will run 12 additional trips between April 15 and April 30 from New Delhi and April 17 to April 30 from Howrah. Similarly, the Anand Vihar-Sheikhpura Special and New Delhi-Gaya Special are operating to cater to the demand from passengers in Bihar and surrounding regions. These trains will stop at major stations like Ghaziabad, Prayagraj, and Patna to help more people.
| Train Number | Route | Schedule and Days |
|---|---|---|
| 04052/04051 | New Delhi – Howrah | 12 additional trips in April |
| 04070/04069 | Anand Vihar – Sheikhpura | Twice a week until July |
| 04064/04063 | New Delhi – Gaya | Four days a week until July |
| 09091/09092 | Udhna – Jayanagar | Started April 12 via Gorakhpur |
| 05033/05034 | Gomti Nagar – Bandra | Weekly on Mondays and Tuesdays |
| 05032/05031 | Gorakhpur – Kolkata | Specific dates in April |
| 03253/03254 | Patna – Cherlapalli | Summer specials until May |
| 01145/01146 | Mumbai LTT – Howrah | Additional runs in mid April |
Key stops and operational details for summer special trains
Northern Railway CPRO Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay stated that these decisions were made based on passenger demand and crowd management needs. The trains are scheduled to stop at major junctions to ensure maximum connectivity for rural and urban passengers. For example, the Gomti Nagar-Bandra Terminus Weekly Special will stop at Lucknow, Mathura, and Kota, while the Gorakhpur-Kolkata Special will cover Chhapra and Hajipur. Passengers are advised to verify the latest schedules on the IRCTC Rail Connect app or official websites before booking their tickets for a smooth journey.