Southeast Railway Adds Extra Coaches to Jammu Tawi Express, Launches Special Trains for Kumbh Mela Amidst Increased Passenger Demand in February.
Additional Coaches in Jammu Tawi Express
In response to the ongoing issue of passenger congestion, South Eastern Railway has announced the introduction of an additional coach in the Jammu Tawi Express, which operates from Tatanagar in the Chakradharpur Railway Division. This new arrangement will take effect from February 5, enabling passengers to secure confirmed tickets more easily. Specifically, an extra AC three-tier coach will be added to train number 18101, which runs from Tatanagar to Amritsar, enhancing the travel experience for passengers.
Kumbh Mela Special Train Operations
To accommodate the increased passenger traffic anticipated during the Mahakumbh Mela 2025, the South Eastern Railway will also operate a special train service. The Ranchi-Tundla Kumbh Mela Special Train, numbered 08067/08068, will be introduced for this purpose. The outbound train, 08067, is scheduled to depart from Ranchi on February 5 at 08:00, stopping at key locations such as Muri, Barkakana, and Daltonganj before reaching Tundla at 06:30. This train will operate as a one-time trip to facilitate passenger travel during the festival.
Additional Coaches for Other Trains
In addition to the special Kumbh Mela train, the Railways has announced plans to add extra coaches to various regular trains throughout February. For instance, on February 6, 13, and 20, an additional second and third AC coach will be included in train number 12495, the Bikaner-Kolkata Pratap Express. Similarly, the Kolkata-Bikaner Pratap Express (12496) will see additional second and third AC coaches on February 7, 14, and 21. These enhancements aim to manage the increased demand for train travel during this busy period.
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| Train Name | Train Number | Route | Departure Date | Departure Time | Arrival Stations and Times | Additional Coaches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jammu Tawi Express | 18101 | Tatanagar to Amritsar | 5 February | N/A | N/A | 1 AC 3-tier coach added |
| Ranchi-Tundla Kumbh Mela Special | 08067 | Ranchi to Tundla | 5 February | 08:00 | Muri: 09:03, Barkakana: 10:45, Daltonganj: 13:20, Sasaram: 17:05, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay: 20:10, Prayagraj: 23:10, Govindpuri: 02:00, Tundla: 06:30 | N/A |
| Tundla-Ranchi Kumbh Mela Special | 08068 | Tundla to Ranchi | 10 February | 04:00 | Govindpuri: 07:25, Prayagraj: 10:50, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay: 14:00, Sasaram: 15:30, Daltonganj: 19:08, Barkakana: 22:00, Muri: 23:15, Ranchi: 00:30 | N/A |
| Pratap Express (Bikaner-Kolkata) | 12495 | Bikaner to Kolkata | 6, 13, 20 February | N/A | N/A | 1 Second AC, 1 Third AC coach added |
| Pratap Express (Kolkata-Bikaner) | 12496 | Kolkata to Bikaner | 7, 14, 21 February | N/A | N/A | 1 Second AC, 1 Third AC coach added |