Maligaon, April 21: The Northeast Frontier Railway has decided to run one summer special train between Agartala -Bangalore Cant and a one way special train from Guwahati to Pune to clear extra rush of passengers.
Moreover, it has been decided to revise the route and timings of summer special train to run between Dr. Ambedkarnagar and Kamakhya.
The special trains include- Train No. 02516 Agartala – Bangalore Cant Superfast special will run two days a week – on Saturday and Tuesday from 24-04-2021 to 11-05-2021 leaving from Agartala at 05-35 hours on nominated days to reach Bangalore Cant at 20-15 hours on third day.
In return direction, Train No. 02515 Bangalore Cant – Agartala Superfast Special will run two days a week – on Tuesday and Friday from 27-04-2021 to 14-05-2021 leaving from Bangalore cant at 10-15 hours on nominated days to reach Agartala at 03-00 hours on fourth day.
Train No. 01460 Guwahati – Pune One way special will run on 24-04-2021 leaving from Guwahati at 10-45 hours to reach Pune at 18-30 hours on 26-04-2021.
Train No. 09303 Dr. Ambedkarnagar – Kamakhya Summer special will run on 23rd and 30th April, 2021 on Friday leaving from Dr. Ambedkarnagar at 12-45 hours to reach Kamakhya on Sunday at 14-45 hours.
In return direction, Train No. 09304 Kamakhya – Dr. Ambedkarnagar Summer special will run on 26th April and 3rd May, 2021 on Monday leaving from Kamakhya at 05-35 hours to reach Dr. Ambedkarnagar on Wednesday at 05-30 hours. The train will run via Bina junction – Jhansi junction – Kanpur Central with revised route and timings.
The details of stoppages and timings of these trains are available in Railway’s website and are also being notified in various newspapers and social media platforms of N. F. Railway.
Railway is following Covid related guidelines issued by respective state governments in various stations. Necessary help is being provided to the Health department of respective states for testing arrangement of train passengers. Passengers should travel with minimum luggage and wear face covers or masks at the stations and trains during travel.
Passengers shall observe social distancing both at the station and on trains. All passengers are also advised to download and use the Aarogya Setu application before undertaking the journey. Railway has also decided to impose fine on passenger if found violating any Covid related safety guidelines.
On arrival at their destination, the passengers will have to adhere to prevailing health protocols of the destination state. All passengers are requested to co-operate with the railway and respective state govt officials in this regards.
