Train travellers, we have great news for you!
Various divisions of the Indian Railways shared updates about new trains, extension of services, revisions in timings, and restorations.
If you’re planning to travel in the coming days, you must know about all these announcements for a better experience. Scroll down to find out the details.
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Update 1: New Trains
The North Eastern Railway notified about two special trains between Mumbai and Gorakhpur.
- Train no. 05059 Gorakhpur–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus will run on 17th March.
- Train no. 05060 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Gorakhpur will run on 19th March.
Update 2: Revision in Timings
The Western Railway released a list of 12 services for which the timings have been revised. These trains connect important cities, such as Mumbai, Bikaner, Bharuch and Varanasi.
Here’s the complete list:
Revision in timings of certain trains. Details are as under. pic.twitter.com/G37k3Z2X0l
— DRM – Mumbai Central, WR (@drmbct) March 13, 2023
Update 3: Change in Train Numbers
The Western Railway also tweeted about changes in two trains’ numbers.
Train nos. 19329/19330 Indore–Asarwa–Indore Express will run with these new numbers: 19315/19316. This change will come into effect from 1st July. Travellers can, however, start booking their tickets for the updated train numbers.
Update 4: Train Extensions
The South Central Railway has decided to extend the periodicity of two services as follows:
- Train no. 07067 Machilipatnam–Kurnool City Special will continue to be in operation until 30th March. It runs on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
- Train no. 07068 Kurnool City–Machilipatnam Special will continue to be in operation until 31st March. It runs on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
Update 5: Restoration of Services
The South Western Railway shared details of 19 trains that will be restored in the coming days. These trains had earlier been diverted and regulated.
You can view further information here:
Restoration Of Trains which is earlier notified as Diverted@SWRRLY @SrDCM_Bengaluru @srdomsbc pic.twitter.com/ti5x0oa72n
— DRM Bengaluru (@drmsbc) March 13, 2023
Restoration Of Trains which is earlier notified as Regulated@SWRRLY @SrDCM_Bengaluru @srdomsbc pic.twitter.com/TNagSyMtrW
— DRM Bengaluru (@drmsbc) March 13, 2023
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