Indian Railways has announced several special trains to help candidates appearing for the RRB NTPC Undergraduate CBT 1 examinations. These trains will operate between June 13 and June 22, 2026, to manage the heavy rush of students. Northern Railway and North Eastern Railway are coordinating these services to ensure students reach their exam centers without any trouble.
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Which special trains are running between Gorakhpur and Lucknow?
North Eastern Railway is operating four unreserved special trains on this route to assist examinees. These trains carry 12 coaches, including 10 general second-class coaches.
| Train No. | Route | Dates | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05005 | Gorakhpur to Lucknow Jn. | June 14 – June 22 | 12:45 PM |
| 05006 | Lucknow Jn. to Gorakhpur | June 13 – June 21 | 06:15 PM |
| 05031 | Gorakhpur to Lucknow Jn. | June 13 – June 21 | 07:00 PM |
| 05032 | Lucknow Jn. to Gorakhpur | June 14 – June 22 | 12:45 PM |
What are the other available special train routes?
Apart from the Gorakhpur-Lucknow route, several other special services are active to support the RRB NTPC candidates. These include routes connecting major hubs like Varanasi, Delhi, and Jalandhar.
- Bareilly to Ghaziabad: Train No. 04323 operated from June 12 to June 14.
- Saharanpur to Jalandhar City: Train No. 04549 and 04550 operate from June 13 to June 20.
- Gorakhpur to Varanasi City: Train No. 05150 runs from June 14 to June 21, while return train 05149 runs from June 13 to June 21.
To maintain order at crowded stations, additional security personnel have been deployed at Lucknow Charbagh and Varanasi Junction.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When will the RRB NTPC special trains operate?
The special trains are operating on various routes generally from June 13 to June 21 or June 22, 2026, coinciding with the exam dates.
Which stations have additional security for the exams?
Railway authorities have deployed extra security personnel at major hubs like Varanasi Junction and Lucknow Charbagh to prevent chaos.