Indian Railways has decided to run a summer special train between Lalkuan and Rajkot to help passengers traveling to Rajasthan and Gujarat. This move comes to manage the heavy rush of passengers during the summer vacations. The announcement was made on May 5, 2026, by the Izzatnagar Division of North Eastern Railway.
What is the schedule and route of the special train?
The Lalkuan-Rajkot Special (Train No. 05045) will run every Sunday from May 17, 2026, to July 12, 2026, for a total of nine trips. In the return journey, Train No. 05046 from Rajkot to Lalkuan will operate every Monday from May 18, 2026, to July 13, 2026. The train will stop at several key stations to provide direct connectivity to Badaun and surrounding areas.
| Station | Train 05045 (Lalkuan to Rajkot) | Train 05046 (Rajkot to Lalkuan) |
|---|---|---|
| Lalkuan | Departure: 12:35 PM (Sunday) | Arrival: 05:15 AM (Wednesday) |
| Badaun | Arrival: 03:00 PM (Sunday) | Arrival: 01:55 AM (Wednesday) |
| Ujhani | Arrival: 03:48 PM (Sunday) | Arrival: 01:39 AM (Wednesday) |
| Rajkot | Arrival: 06:10 PM (Monday) | Departure: 10:30 PM (Monday) |
What are the coach details and major stoppages?
The train will consist of 18 coaches to accommodate different types of passengers. Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Sanjeev Sharma stated that this service will make travel easier and help passengers get confirmed tickets during the peak holiday season. Booking for these trains will start soon on the IRCTC portal.
- AC Coaches: 1 AC-1+2, 1 AC-2, and 4 AC-3 Economy coaches.
- Non-AC Coaches: 6 Sleeper class and 4 General second class coaches.
- Major Stops: Kichha, Izzatnagar, Bareilly, Soron, Kasganj, Hathras, Mathura, Bharatpur, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Samdari, Bhildi, Mehsana, and Surendranagar.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When will the Lalkuan-Rajkot special train start?
Train number 05045 will run every Sunday from May 17, 2026, to July 12, 2026, while the return train 05046 will run every Monday from May 18 to July 13, 2026.
Which major stations are covered by this train?
The train covers Lalkuan, Badaun, Ujhani, Bareilly, Mathura, Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Rajkot among other key stations.
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