Indian Railways has made special arrangements for students appearing in the NEET re-examination on June 21, 2026. To handle the rush and ensure students reach their centers on time, several zones have announced special trains and additional coaches. These steps aim to reduce travel tension for thousands of candidates across the country.
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Which zones are running special trains for NEET students?
Multiple railway zones have introduced specific services to help students. West Railway is running six special trains between Ahmedabad-Mumbai, Okha-Gandhinagar, and Bhavnagar-Gandhigram. North Railway has announced two special trains between Saharanpur and Chandigarh. In the East Central Railway, an 8-coach special MEMU train will run between Kiul and Bhagalpur, offering free travel for candidates.
What are the special arrangements in SECR and West Central Railway?
The South East Central Railway (SECR) is operating MEMU specials between Korba and Durg from June 20 to 24 and has added 40 extra general coaches across 10 trains. In the Bhopal Division of West Central Railway, a special train will run between Indore-Bhopal-Ratlam on June 20. The Bhopal division is also implementing crowd management at stations like Bhopal, Guna, and Vidisha to handle thousands of students.
Check special train details and schedules
| Train Route | Train Number | Date | Key Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Korba to Durg | 06801 | 20 June | Departs 10:00 AM |
| Durg to Korba | 06802 | 20 June | Departs 07:05 PM |
| Indore to Bhopal | 09354 | 20 June | 17 Coaches (13 Sleeper) |
| Bhopal to Ratlam | 09353 | 20 June | Departs 07:40 PM |
| Saharanpur to Chandigarh | 04553 | 21 June | Departs 06:00 AM |
| Chandigarh to Saharanpur | 04554 | 21 June | Departs 07:30 PM |
Apart from trains, Western Railway has set up help desks at 13 stations. RPF and commercial staff will guide students regarding connectivity. Additionally, Central Railway will run 1820 suburban services on June 21 instead of the usual 1200 Sunday services to ensure smooth movement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is there any free travel for NEET students?
Yes, East Central Railway is providing free travel for candidates in the special MEMU train running between Kiul and Bhagalpur on June 21.
What arrangements are there for students in Western Railway?
Western Railway is running 6 special trains and has cancelled the ‘Jumbo Block’ on June 21 to ensure all 1414 suburban services run on a weekday schedule.