Railways Run Special Train For Guru Purnima

The railway administration has announced the operation of a special train between Delhi Sarai Rohilla and Ashoknagar in Madhya Pradesh to cater to the increased passenger rush during the Guru Purnima festival. Train No. 04004 will depart from Delhi Sarai Rohilla Railway Station on July 26, 2026, at 12:15 PM, while Train No. 04003 will depart from Ashoknagar Railway Station on July 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

The special train will consist of 24 coaches, including 1 Third AC coach, 2 Sleeper coaches, 19 General coaches, and 2 SLR coaches. Major halts for the train will include Faridabad, Palwal, Kosi Kalan, Mathura Junction, Agra Cantt, Dholpur, Gwalior Junction, Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Junction, and Bina Junction.

In addition to the special train, the railway administration has also added extra coaches to two special trains passing through the Bhopal Division to accommodate the increased passenger rush during the summer holidays. The 04715/04716 Bikaner–Sainagar Shirdi Weekly Special will have one Sleeper coach and one Third AC coach added from July 4-25, while the 04717/04718 Hisar–Tirupati Special will have one Third AC coach added from July 4-25.

The operation of the special train and the addition of extra coaches are expected to provide relief to passengers traveling during the Guru Purnima festival and summer holidays. The railway administration has taken these measures to ensure smooth and convenient travel for passengers.

The special train between Delhi Sarai Rohilla and Ashoknagar will depart from Delhi on July 26, 2026, at 12:15 PM and arrive at Ashoknagar at 4:00 AM on July 27, 2026. The return journey will depart from Ashoknagar on July 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM and arrive at Delhi Sarai Rohilla at 8:45 AM on July 31, 2026.

The railway administration's efforts to accommodate the increased passenger rush during festivals and holidays are commendable. The operation of special trains and the addition of extra coaches will help to reduce the burden on regular trains and provide a convenient travel experience for passengers.

In a separate development, the TTE of the Bhopal Division of the West Central Railway has been praised for reuniting a separated young girl with her family. This incident highlights the humanitarian efforts of railway staff and their commitment to helping passengers in need.

The railway administration's measures to cater to the increased passenger rush during festivals and holidays are expected to benefit a large number of passengers. The operation of special trains and the addition of extra coaches will help to ensure a smooth and convenient travel experience for passengers traveling during this period.