UPSSSC PET 2026 Special Trains Announced for Candidates
Indian Railways has announced special trains for the UPSSSC PET 2026 exam to help candidates travel across Uttar Pradesh during the examination dates.
To accommodate the massive surge of passengers, Indian Railways has announced several UPSSSC PET 2026 special trains to assist candidates traveling for the upcoming examinations scheduled across Uttar Pradesh. With the exams set to take place on October 25, October 30, and November 1, 2026, the railway network is implementing a comprehensive travel plan to ensure students can reach their destinations safely and on time.
Special train services will be operational between October 24 and November 2, 2026, covering a wide range of routes to ease the pressure on regular services.
Key Special Train Schedules and Routes
Various railway divisions are coordinating to facilitate smooth travel for the lakhs of students expected to participate in the preliminary eligibility test.
North Eastern and Northern Railway Services
- Bareilly to Mathura Cantt: The North Eastern Railway will operate unreserved special trains 05310/05309 on October 25, 30, and November 1. Train 05310 will depart Bareilly at 4:00 AM, reaching Mathura Cantt by 8:30 AM, while the return service 05309 will depart Mathura Cantt at 6:10 PM, arriving in Bareilly at 11:00 PM.
- Moradabad to Lucknow: The Moradabad Division of Northern Railway will run 10 special trains. This includes the Moradabad-Lucknow service (04322) on October 25, 30, and November 1, departing at 1:20 PM. The return service (04321) will operate on October 26, 31, and November 2.
North Central and Agra Division Connectivity
The North Central Railway, specifically the Prayagraj division, is launching services for the Prayagraj-Jhansi and Kanpur-Mathura routes. This includes unreserved train 01823, which is scheduled to depart from Kanpur Central at 8:00 PM on October 24, 29, and 31.
In the Agra Rail Division, officials have noted that approximately 1,97,504 local candidates are expected to participate. To manage this, connections will be strengthened between Agra Cantt, Mathura, Kanpur, Lucknow, Jhansi, and Banda. Notably, the Agra Cantt-Veerangana Laxmibai Jhansi Passenger (11808) will be extended to meet the high demand.
Other significant routes include:
- Azamgarh to Gorakhpur
- Gorakhpur to Lucknow
- Ballia to Kanpur (Train 05153), featuring 10 general and 2 parcel coaches.
Enhanced Security and Operational Adjustments
To prevent overcrowding and ensure a seamless journey, railway authorities have implemented several tactical changes:
- Schedule Adjustments: The departure of the Kasganj-Lucknow Junction Passenger from Farrukhabad has been shifted to 6:00 PM on exam-related dates to better suit candidate schedules.
- Standby Resources: Additional rakes will remain on standby at both Agra Cantt and Bareilly to manage any sudden overflow of passengers.
- Station Facilities: Major stations will be equipped with dedicated help desks and information boards to guide candidates.
- Safety and Monitoring: There will be an increased presence of security personnel and ticket-checking staff to maintain order and assist travelers.