Indian Railways has decided to operate 59 summer special trains from the Moradabad division to manage the heavy rush of passengers during the summer vacation. These trains will start operations from April 20 and will continue until mid-July. Senior DCM Aditya Gupta confirmed that about 30 pairs of trains have been notified to ensure that passengers get confirmed tickets and smooth travel options during the holiday season.
Key routes and major stations covered
These special trains will focus on providing better connectivity to several important regions. Major stations like Hapur, Moradabad, Bareilly, Shahjahanpur, and Haridwar will see an increase in train frequency. To help people traveling towards Bihar and West Bengal, more trains have been added on routes going to Patna, Gorakhpur, and Howrah. Passengers are advised to use the Rail Madad or NTES app to check the latest timings and coach positions before planning their journey.
Schedule of important summer special trains
| Train Name/Number | Route Details | Operating Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Amritsar-Kolkata (04624/04623) | Via Gorakhpur and Moradabad | April 13 to July 2 |
| Yoganagari Rishikesh-Kolkata (04312) | Special service for long distance | April 17 to July 12 |
| Chhapra-Pathankot (05193/05194) | Weekly service on Monday and Wednesday | April 6 to July 15 |
| Gorakhpur-New Delhi (05101/05102) | Via Bareilly and Moradabad | April 11 to July 12 |
| Lucknow-New Delhi (04203) | Every Monday weekly special | April 20 to July 13 |
| Varanasi/Sultanpur to LTT | Special trains via Lucknow | Starts May 20/21 |