Eastern Railway has introduced special trains with confirmed accommodation to cater to the surge in summer travel demand. These services are available from Saturday to Thursday, April 30, originating from key stations including Howrah, Kolkata, Asansol, Durgapur, Malda Town, and Bhagalpur. Popular destinations covered include Kanpur, New Jalpaiguri (NJP), Gorakhpur, Khatipura, and Hadapsar.
Special Train Services and Accommodation
Passengers can avail confirmed tickets on several key services such as the Howrah-Khatipura Special, Malda Town-NJP Special, and Howrah-Hadapsar Special, offering both sleeper and AC classes. Additionally, the Kolkata-Gorakhpur Special, Malda Town-Gandhidham Special, and Kolkata-Dibrugarh Special provide sleeper and AC accommodation, including second and third AC and sleeper berths.
More Confirmed Seats Available
Travelers can also book confirmed seats on the Kolkata-Kanpur Central Special, Kolkata-Chhapra Special, Kolkata-Bhubaneswar Special, Howrah-Jabalpur Special, Malda Town-NJP Special, Howrah-Madar Junction Special, and Howrah-Chandigarh Special. These trains offer sleeper, second AC, and third AC options.
Booking and Information
An Eastern Railway official stated, "As the summer vacation sets in, people are gearing up for their holidays. To cater to the surge in demand and ensure smooth and comfortable travel, ER is operating a wide network of special trains from April 25 to April 30." Passengers are advised to check the Rail One app, the IRCTC website, or visit reservation counters to secure confirmed seats before berths are exhausted. For detailed timings and halts, travelers can use the official railway inquiry system.
