Special Trains: Good news for common railway passengers. In order to ensure the convenience and smooth travel of rail passengers, the Railways has expanded the operation of the Ajmer-Ranchi-Ajmer Weekly Special, as well as three other special trains. This is expected to provide relief to passengers during the upcoming festive and travel season.

According to the railway, train number 09619 Ajmer-Ranchi Special will run every Friday from October 2 to November 27. Meanwhile, train number 09620 Ranchi-Ajmer Special will run every Sunday from October 4 to November 29.

Apart from this, train number 02877 Ranchi-Anand Vihar Terminal Special will run on Saturdays from October 3 to November 28 and 02878 Anand Vihar Terminal-Ranchi Special will run on Sundays from October 4 to November 29. Train No. 08611 Santaragachhi-Ajmer Special will run on Mondays from 4th October to 29th November, followed by 7th to 14th December and 21st to 28th December.

Similarly, the 08612 Ajmer-Santragachi Special will operate on Thursdays from October 15 to November 26, December 3 to 10, and December 17 to 31. According to railway officials, the operation and extension of special trains will provide additional rail convenience to passengers traveling between various major cities.

In light of the rising passenger numbers during the Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath festivals, Eastern Railway has made an important announcement. The Asansol Railway Division will operate three special Puja trains connecting Kolkata with Kanpur Central, Agra Cantt, and Jhansi. This initiative aims to ease travel for passengers on these routes during the festive season.

Kanpur Central-Kolkata Special Train

Train No. 04157/04158, the Kanpur Central – Kolkata Special, will run eight trips every Tuesday from October 6 to November 24. It will leave Kanpur Central at 08:00 hrs and arrive in Kolkata at 04:05 hrs the following day.

Kolkata-Kanpur Central Special Train

For the return journey, Train No. 04158, the Kolkata – Kanpur Central Special, will depart from Kolkata at 07:25 hrs every Wednesday from October 7 to November 25, reaching Kanpur Central at 01:25 hrs the next day. This train will make stops at Durgapur and Asansol stations in the Asansol division in both directions. It will feature general second class, sleeper class, and air-conditioned class coaches.

Agra Cantt–Kolkata Special Train

Train No. 01911/01912, the Agra Cantt – Kolkata Special, will operate nine trips every Thursday from October 1 to November 26. It will depart Agra Cantt at 03:40 hrs and arrive in Kolkata at 04:05 hrs the next day.

 

Kolkata–Agra Cantt Special Train

On the return leg, Train No. 01912, the Kolkata – Agra Cantt Special, will leave Kolkata at 07:25 hrs every Friday from October 2 to November 27, arriving at Agra Cantt at 08:00 hrs the next day. This train will also stop at Durgapur and Asansol stations within the Asansol Division.

This train will have general second class, sleeper class and air-conditioned class coaches. Train number 04185/04186 Veerangana Laxmibai Jhansi – Asansol Special Train number 04185 Veerangana Laxmibai Jhansi-Asansol Special will run 16 trips every Wednesday and Sunday from October 7 to November 29.

Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi–Asansol Special Train

Veerangna Laxmibai will depart from Jhansi at 09:20 and reach Asansol at 14:45 the next day. In return, train number 04186 Asansol – Veerangna Laxmibai Jhansi Special will run every Thursday and Monday from 08 to 30 October. Departing from Asansol at 17:10, Veerangna Laxmibai will reach Jhansi at 19:10 the next day.

In both directions, the train will stop at Chittaranjan, Madhupur, and Jasidih stations within the Asansol division. The train will have general second class, second class chair seating, sleeper class, and air-conditioned coaches.