The Northern Railway’s Lucknow Division and North Eastern Railway have started operating special unreserved trains to help candidates appearing for the UPTET-2026 examination. These trains are running between July 2 and July 4, 2026, to ensure students reach their centers on time. Around 19.94 lakh candidates are appearing for the exam across 955 centers in 60 districts of Uttar Pradesh.
What are the special train schedules and routes?
The railway administration has deployed several special trains to manage the rush. The Lucknow Division is operating eight special trains on July 2 and 3. To further assist students, the UP Roadways has also arranged 1,000 special buses in the Lucknow region and 350 additional buses in the Gorakhpur region.
| Train Number | Route | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05031 | Gorakhpur to Lucknow Jn. | 18:30 | 00:35 (Next Day) | July 3 to 5 |
| 05032 | Lucknow Jn. to Gorakhpur | 01:30 | 07:30 | July 2 to 4 |
| 05149 | Varanasi City to Gorakhpur | 19:30 | – | July 1 to 3 |
| 05153 | Ballia to Azamgarh | 16:15 | 19:00 | July 2 to 4 |
What is the coach composition and security arrangement?
The Gorakhpur-Lucknow special trains (05031/05032) have 12 unreserved coaches, including 10 general second class/sleeper coaches and 2 SLR coaches. The Ballia-Azamgarh train (05153) carries 17 unreserved coaches. For exam transparency, the government has installed AI-based CCTV cameras and integrated command control rooms at all 955 examination centers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What are the dates for the UPTET-2026 examination?
The exam is being conducted by UPESSC from July 2 to July 4, 2026. Paper 2 is scheduled for July 2 and 3, while Paper 1 is on July 3 and 4.
Which special train is available between Gorakhpur and Lucknow?
Train No. 05031 runs from Gorakhpur to Lucknow (18:30 to 00:35) from July 3-5, and Train No. 05032 runs from Lucknow to Gorakhpur (01:30 to 07:30) from July 2-4.