NFR Extends Two Special Train Services for Festival Season

The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has announced the extension of two pairs of special trains to cater to the increased passenger traffic during the upcoming festival season.

The two special trains that will have their operations extended are Train No. 04008/04007, which runs between Anand Vihar Terminal and Jogbani, and Train No. 08047/08048, which runs between Santragachi Junction and Naharlagun.

These special services will provide additional connectivity and enhanced travel options for passengers, helping them plan their journeys more conveniently during the festival season. The trains will operate with their existing schedule, timings, composition, and stoppages.

The services of Train No. 04008, which runs from Anand Vihar Terminal to Jogbani, have been introduced for five trips from October 10 to November 7, 2026. In the return direction, Train No. 04007, which runs from Jogbani to Anand Vihar Terminal, will operate for five trips from October 11 to November 8, 2026.

The train will operate via several stations, including Ghaziabad, Moradabad, Bareilly, Shahjahanpur, Gonda, Gorakhpur Junction, Chhapra, Hajipur, Barauni, Begusarai, Khagaria, Naugachia, Katihar, Purnea Junction, and Forbesganj. The train will have 20 coaches for the convenience of passengers.

The operation of Train No. 08047, which runs from Santragachi Junction to Naharlagun, has been extended for three additional trips on September 11, 18, and 25, 2026. In the return direction, Train No. 08048, which runs from Naharlagun to Santragachi Junction, will operate for three additional trips on September 12, 19, and 26, 2026.

Passengers can find the details of stoppages and timings of these trains on the IRCTC website and social media platforms of N.F. Railway. Passengers are requested to verify the details before undertaking their journey.

The extension of these special train services is expected to provide relief to passengers traveling during the festival season. The NFR has taken this step to ensure that passengers have a convenient and hassle-free journey.

The festival season is a busy time for the railways, with a large number of people traveling to their hometowns and other destinations. The extension of these special train services is a welcome move, and it is expected to benefit a large number of passengers.

In conclusion, the Northeast Frontier Railway's decision to extend the operation of two pairs of special trains is a significant step towards providing better services to passengers during the festival season. The move is expected to provide relief to passengers and ensure that they have a convenient and hassle-free journey.