South Eastern Railway adds extra coaches to four trains to manage passenger rush
South Eastern Railway (SER) has announced the temporary augmentation of several popular trains to accommodate the rising passenger demand between September 5 and September 11. This proactive measure aims to provide relief to commuters and manage the extra festive or seasonal rush across its network. By adding these additional coaches, the railway administration ensures that more passengers can secure confirmed berths during this period.
Key updates regarding the coach augmentation include:
• Howrah-Puri Superfast Express (12837): One additional Sleeper Class coach will be attached from September 5 to September 11.
• Shalimar-LTT Kurla Express (18030): One AC 3-Tier coach will be added on September 5, 6, 9, and 11, with an additional Sleeper Class coach on September 10.
• Shalimar-Puri Express (18039): One additional Sleeper Class coach will be added on September 6.
• Santragachi-Yelahanka Weekly AC Express (18063): One additional AC 3-Tier coach will be attached on September 10.
Enhanced Capacity for Passenger Convenience
Railway officials confirmed that these changes are temporary and specifically designed to address the increased travel demand. The South Eastern Railway, headquartered in Kolkata, regularly monitors passenger waitlist trends on key routes to decide on such coach augmentations. By introducing these extra coaches, the authorities are looking to reduce waitlist lengths and ensure a smoother boarding experience for passengers traveling from major hubs like Howrah and Shalimar.
Passengers are advised to check their PNR status or visit the official IRCTC website to verify the availability of these newly added berths. As these coaches are being added to manage specific periods of high demand, travelers planning their journeys during these dates are encouraged to book early to take full advantage of the increased capacity. The railway administration continues to prioritize passenger comfort and strives to make rail travel more accessible during peak demand windows.