UP PET Exam: Special Unreserved Trains for Students
Indian Railways announces special unreserved trains for UPSSSC PET exam candidates in Uttar Pradesh. Check routes and schedules here.
To support students appearing for the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET), Indian Railways has announced a series of special unreserved train services. These special runs are designed to ease the travel burden for candidates appearing for exams on October 25, October 30, and November 1.
The special services will operate on October 24, 25, 29, 30, 31, and November 1 to ensure students can reach their examination centers comfortably.
Key Routes and Special Train Schedules
Multiple divisions, including the North Eastern Railway (NER), Northern Railway, and North Central Railway, are coordinating to provide these services. Below are the critical routes and timings for candidates:
Lucknow, Bareilly, and Meerut Services
- Lucknow and Bareilly: Special trains will depart from Lucknow Junction on October 24, 29, and 31. For those traveling from Bareilly Junction, departures are scheduled for October 25, 30, and November 1.
- Agra Cantt to Meerut: Special services will depart from Agra Cantt at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM on October 24, 29, and 31.
Connecting Mathura, Jhansi, and Kanpur
- Mathura to Jhansi-Banda: A special service will depart from Mathura Junction at 7:00 PM.
- Ballia to Kanpur Central: Train numbers 05153/05154 will depart from Ballia on October 24, 29, and 31, and from Kanpur Central on October 25, 30, and November 1, traveling via Prayagraj.
- Prayagraj to Jhansi: Train number 01821 is scheduled to depart Prayagraj at 7:45 PM on October 24, 29, and 31.
Gorakhpur and Moradabad Special Runs
- Gorakhpur to Lucknow: Train numbers 05007/05008 will depart Gorakhpur on October 24 and 31, with return services from Lucknow on October 25 and November 1.
- Moradabad–Lucknow–Moradabad: Northern Railway will operate this unreserved special on October 25, 30, and November 1.
Additional Support and Security Measures
To manage the heavy rush expected during the examination period, railway authorities have implemented several safety and assistance measures. North Central Railway has indicated that they may increase the frequency of services or add more stops on existing routes if the demand remains high.
To ensure a smooth experience for the students, the following resources have been deployed:
- Enhanced Security: Extra RPF personnel and civil police will be stationed at key locations.
- Crowd Management: Additional ticket-checking staff will be deployed to prevent overcrowding and ensure order.
- Candidate Assistance: Dedicated help desks will be set up at major stations to assist students with queries and travel arrangements.
Other special routes being facilitated by Northern Railway include services from Lucknow to Agra Fort, Prayagraj Sangam, and Ballia to ensure maximum coverage for candidates across the state.