The Indian Railways has announced significant relief for those traveling from Kishanganj, Bihar, to Amritsar. Passengers can now avail a direct train service to Amritsar from Kishanganj. This marks the second direct train to Amritsar, originating from Kishanganj after the one from Ajmer. Furthermore, six additional special trains will operate via Kishanganj. This decision by the railways is in anticipation of increased travel during the festive season, aiming to provide convenience to passengers.
During late September and early October, this route experiences high passenger traffic. To manage the extra rush and enhance passenger convenience, the Northeast Frontier Railway has decided to run seven pairs of additional festive special trains through Kishanganj. The Kishanganj-Amritsar train (05734/05733) will commence its service on October 2 from Kishanganj and will run between Kishanganj and Amritsar. This train will operate for seven round trips from both sides, from October 2 to October 15.
In addition to this, the Shalimar-Rangapara North-Shalimar train (08047/08048) will run from September 19 to October 4, completing three trips. The Howrah-Lamding-Howrah train (03005/03006) will operate from September 26 to November 29, with ten trips each way. The New Jalpaiguri-Gomti Nagar-New Jalpaiguri train (05742/05741) will run from September 28 to November 3, completing six trips each way. The Kolkata-New Jalpaiguri-Kolkata train (03129/03130) will operate from September 28 to November 24, with ten trips each way.
Here is a complete list of other trains:
New Jalpaiguri-Narkatiaganj-New Jalpaiguri (05738/05737) from September 28 to November 10, with 07-07 trips.
New Jalpaiguri-Patna Jn.-New Jalpaiguri (05740/05739) from September 20 to November 8, with 08-08 trips.
Kishanganj-Amritsar-Kishanganj (05734/05733) from October 2 to November 15, with 07-07 trips.
Shalimar-Rangapara North (08047) departs from Shalimar at 17:45 on Fridays, reaching Rangapara North at 13:40 on Saturdays.
Howrah – Lamding (03005) departs from Howrah at 7:15 on Fridays, reaching Lamding at 8:00 on Saturdays.
New Jalpaiguri – Gomti Nagar (05742) departs from New Jalpaiguri at 07:00 on Sundays, reaching Gomti Nagar at 07:15 on Mondays.
Kolkata – New Jalpaiguri (03129) departs from Kolkata at 23:40 on Sundays, reaching New Jalpaiguri at 10:45 on Mondays.
New Jalpaiguri – Narkatiaganj (05738) Special departs from New Jalpaiguri at 14:05 every Sunday, reaching Narkatiaganj at 05:00 on Mondays.
New Jalpaiguri – Patna Jn. (05740) departs from New Jalpaiguri at 05:00 on Saturdays, reaching Patna Jn. at 17:40 on the same day.
Kishanganj – Amritsar (05734) departs from Kishanganj at 09:10 on Thursdays, reaching Amritsar at 00:10 on Saturdays.
Amritsar – Kishanganj (05733) departs from Amritsar at 04:25 on Saturdays, arriving in Kishanganj at 17:30 on Sundays.
