The North Eastern Railway has officially announced the temporary route extension for the 55339/55340 Kasganj-Mathura Junction-Kasganj passenger train up to Achhnera. Announced by Gorakhpur-based Chief Public Relations Officer Sumit Kumar on August 27, 2026, this strategic decision aims to significantly improve regional rail connectivity and passenger convenience. Here are the key details commuters need to know about the extension:
- Extended route covers Achhnera with stops at Bhainsa and Parkham.
- Train 55339 runs from September 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026.
- Train 55340 operates from September 2, 2026, to January 1, 2027.
The temporary route extension brings a reliable late-night and early-morning transit option for daily commuters traveling across Uttar Pradesh. For the outbound journey,
train number 55339 (Kasganj-Achhnera Passenger) will depart from Kasganj at
9:25 p.m. and arrive at Mathura Junction at
11:50 p.m. Continuing onward, it will pass through Bhainsa at
12:15 a.m. and Parkham at
12:27 a.m., finally reaching Achhnera at
1:00 a.m. the following day. For the return trip,
train number 55340 (Achhnera-Kasganj Passenger) will leave Achhnera at
4:20 a.m., passing through Parkham at
4:35 a.m. and Bhainsa at
4:47 a.m. It is scheduled to pull into Mathura Junction at
5:30 a.m. before concluding its run back in Kasganj at
8:40 a.m. Passengers are advised to note these dates and timings carefully before planning their journeys.
