Northern Railway has announced the addition of extra coaches to four trains operating from Varanasi. This move will help passengers traveling to destinations like Indore and Gujarat during the summer holidays. The railway administration took this step to reduce the long waiting lists for tickets.
Which trains will have additional coaches?
The railway has updated the coach composition for several key trains to accommodate more passengers. The changes are as follows:
| Train Name/Number | Additional Coach | Route & Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mahamana Express (20413) | Sleeper | Varanasi to Indore (From June 11, 2026) |
| Mahamana Express (20414) | Sleeper | Indore to Varanasi (From June 12, 2026) |
| Train 20415 | Sleeper | Varanasi departure (June 7, 2026) |
| Train 20416 | Sleeper | Indore departure (June 8, 2026) |
| Sabarmati-Varanasi Exp | 1 AC 3-Tier & 1 Sleeper | Designated days until June 27, 2026 |
| Varanasi-Bareilly (14235) | Sleeper | Varanasi (June 5 to June 7, 2026) |
| Bareilly-Varanasi (14236) | Sleeper | Bareilly (June 6 to June 8, 2026) |
What is the impact on passengers?
Senior DCM Samarth Gupta stated that this decision will increase the chances of waiting list tickets getting confirmed. Since summer vacations lead to a high demand for travel, these extra coaches will provide relief to thousands of travelers. The implementation dates vary across different trains throughout June 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When will the extra coaches be added to Mahamana Express?
For train 20413 (Varanasi to Indore), a sleeper coach will be added from June 11, 2026, and for train 20414 (Indore to Varanasi), it will be added from June 12, 2026.
Which train is getting both AC and Sleeper coaches?
The Sabarmati-Varanasi Express will receive one additional AC Three-tier coach and one sleeper coach on designated days until June 27, 2026.