Indian Railways decided to run 14 special trains from Kanpur to manage the heavy passenger rush during the summer season. These trains will operate through the end of July, covering various tourist spots and major metropolitan cities. The railway administration aims to provide relief to passengers struggling with long waiting lists for regular trains. Most of these services connect Kanpur with destinations like Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, and Vadodara.
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Key Special Trains and their Operating Schedules
The Railway administration announced specific dates and routes for these summer specials to ensure smooth travel for passengers. Many of these trains will run weekly or bi-weekly depending on the demand on those specific routes.
| Train Number | Route | Operation Period |
|---|---|---|
| 04212/04211 | Sultanpur – Lokmanya Tilak Terminus | May 20 to July 16 |
| 04226/04225 | Varanasi – Lokmanya Tilak Terminus | May 21 to July 10 |
| 09195/09196 | Vadodara – Mau – Vadodara | April 11 to July 26 |
| 04157 | Kanpur Central – Kolkata | April 6 to June 29 |
| Weekly Special | Kanpur Central – Ahmedabad (Asarva) | April to July |
| 04044/04043 | New Delhi – Gaya (via Govindpuri) | April 15 to July 13 |
Important Details for Passengers
According to NCR CPRO Shashikant Tripathi, these special trains are tailored to meet the high demand from tourists during the vacation period. Apart from the trains starting from Kanpur, several trains passing through Govindpuri station will also provide additional connectivity to Bihar and Delhi. Key railway officials confirmed the following details:
- The Sultanpur-LTT Express will run every Wednesday from Sultanpur and every Thursday from Mumbai.
- The Varanasi-LTT special will operate on Thursdays from Varanasi and Fridays from Mumbai.
- Train number 09195 has been revised to run as Pratapnagar Superfast Special with updated timings.
- Special trains between Meerut City and Santragachi are also scheduled for mid-April to handle local crowds.
- Senior DCM Kuldeep Tiwari noted that these services specifically target travelers from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Gujarat.