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Railway Relief: Rajasthan Adds Coaches to Seven Train Pairs; check details

In response to passenger difficulties, railway administration in Rajasthan has permanently added extra coaches to seven pairs of trains.

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Patrika Desk

Feb 21, 2025

Indian Railways

The Rajasthan railway administration has taken a significant decision in response to passenger difficulties. They have permanently added extra coaches to seven pairs of trains. This will provide substantial relief to passengers struggling with long waiting lists. However, due to operational reasons related to the Maha Kumbh Mela, nine trains will be cancelled, causing inconvenience to travellers.

Permanent Increase in Coaches Across 7 Train Pairs

- Udaipur City - Khajuraho: 1 additional general class coach from March 1st
- Gandhidham: 1 additional 2AC and 1 sleeper coach from March 1st
- Barmer - Rishikesh: 1 additional sleeper coach from March 1st
- Rishikesh - Sri Ganganagar: 1 additional sleeper coach from March 2nd
- Bikaner - Delhi Sarai: 2 additional sleeper coaches from March 1st
- Delhi Sarai - Sikar: 1 additional 3AC and 2 sleeper coaches from March 5th
- Delhi Sarai - Jodhpur: 1 additional 3AC and 2 sleeper coaches from March 5th

Train Cancellations Due to Operational Reasons Related to Maha Kumbh Mela

- 12307 Howrah-Jodhpur: Cancelled on February 25th and 26th
- 12308 Jodhpur-Howrah: Cancelled on February 24th and 25th
- 22307 Howrah-Bikaner: Cancelled on February 24th
- 22308 Bikaner-Howrah: Cancelled on February 22nd, 23rd and 26th
- 12324 Barmer-Howrah: Cancelled on February 26th
- 12323 Howrah-Barmer: Cancelled on February 28th
- 12495 Bikaner-Kolkata: Cancelled on February 27th
- 12496 Kolkata-Bikaner: Cancelled on February 28th
- 15633 Bikaner-Guwahati: Route changed on February 26th. The train will now run via Kanpur Central, Lucknow, Varanasi, and Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya.