North Western Railway has decided to permanently increase the number of coaches in two pairs of trains running on the Jaipur-Udaipur and Udaipur-Asarva routes. This decision comes after noticing a rise in the number of passengers on these routes. The move aims to reduce overcrowding and make travel easier for the general public.
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Which trains will get extra coaches and when
Chief Public Relations Officer Amit Sudarshan confirmed that two Second Class Sitting (2S) coaches will be added to each train. The implementation dates are as follows:
- Train 20993/20994 (Jaipur-Udaipur City-Jaipur): Extra coaches from Jaipur starting May 24, 2026, and from Udaipur City starting May 25, 2026.
- Train 20987/20988 (Udaipur City-Asarva-Udaipur City): Extra coaches from Udaipur City starting May 24, 2026, and from Asarva starting May 25, 2026.
New coach composition and total capacity
After the addition, both trains will operate with a total of 15 coaches. The detailed breakup of the coaches is provided below:
| Coach Type | Number of Coaches |
|---|---|
| Third AC | 02 |
| AC Chair Car | 02 |
| Second Sleeper | 03 |
| Second Sitting (2S) | 02 |
| General Class | 04 |
| Power Car | 01 |
| Guard Coach | 01 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How many extra coaches are being added to these trains?
Two Second Class Sitting (2S) coaches are being permanently added to both the Jaipur-Udaipur and Udaipur-Asarva train pairs.
What will be the total number of coaches in these trains?
After the increase, both trains will have a total of 15 coaches, including AC, Sleeper, and General categories.