To boost connectivity between popular places and also to clear the rush, the Indian Railways has recently announced the extension of 14 special trains.
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The extensions are for fully reserved trains, covering cities like Gorakhpur, Agartala, Bengaluru and Secunderabad among many others.
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Following is the list of special trains that have been extended:
Gorakhpur Junction (GKP) – Bandra Terminus (BDTS) – Gorakhpur Junction (GKP)
> Train no. 05301 GKP – BDTS special train will run from Gorakhpur on 17th September, 24th September and 1st October.
> Train no. 05302 BDTS – GKP special train will run from Bandra Terminus on 18th September, 25th September and 2nd October.
Secunderabad (SC) – Chhapra (CPR) – Secunderabad (SC)
> Train no. 07051 SC – CPR special train will run on every Sunday from Secunderabad on 12th, 19th and 26th September.
> Train no. 07052 CPR – SC special train will run on every Tuesday from Chhapra on 14th, 21st and 28th September.
Vasco da Gama (VSG) – Chennai (MAS) – Vasco da Gama (VSG)
> Train nos. 07371/07372 VSG – MAS – VSG Weekly Express Special which was notified up to 9th –10th September is now extended up to 16th –17th September.
There is no change in timings, stoppages, etc.
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Secunderabad (SC) – Agartala (AGTL) – Secunderabad (SC)
> Train no. 07030 SC – AGTL special train leaving from Secunderabad every Monday will now run up to 27th September
> Train no. 07029 AGTL – SC special train leaving from Agartala every Friday will now run up to 1st October.
Agartala (AGTL) – Bengaluru Cantt. (BNC) – Agartala (AGTL)
> Train no. 02984 AGTL – BNC Superfast Special has been extended. It will run on every Tuesday from 31st August, 2021 to 22nd February, 2022.
> Train no. 02983 BNC – AGTL Superfast Special on the return leg is also extended. It will run on every Friday from 3rd September, 2021 to 25th February, 2022.
Yesvantpur (YPR) – Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM) – Yesvantpur (YPR)
> Train no. 06249 YPR – NZM Festival Special has been extended till 27th September. It runs on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
> Train no. 06250 NZM – YPR Festival Special has been extended till 30th September. It runs on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
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Also, the Western Railway has extended services of summer special trains between Bandra Terminus and Gorakhpur. Their tickets can be booked on ixigo:
For the convenience of passengers, 6 trips of Summer Special Train No. 05301 /05302 between Bandra Terminus and Gorakhpur have been extended.
Booking of extended trips of Train No. 05302 will open on 10th September, 2021 at nominated PRS counters & on IRCTC website. @drmbct pic.twitter.com/tAFSgjr6jT
— Western Railway (@WesternRly) September 8, 2021
We advise you to check your destination’s latest train travel guidelines before booking tickets.
Till we meet again, happy travels!
