Archive · 29 Aug 2026
North Western Railway Adds Coaches, Special Trains Across Routes
North Western Railway is adding more coaches and special trains for passengers.
In total, 148 coaches were added to 55 pairs of regular trains.
The changes were made around Raksha Bandhan because more people were expected to travel.
Some special trains will run only once, while others will run many times.
A Prayagraj-Sikar train pair will operate through late November and early December.
Sabarmati-Lal Kuan trains will run from September to November.
Madar-Narnaul specials will run daily until September 24.
Other trains will connect places such as Ringas, Rewari, Phulera, Howrah, Jodhpur, Chennai, Hisar and Khadki.
Passengers should check the dates for their particular route before travelling.
North Western Railway added 148 coaches to 55 pairs of train services.
The capacity increase and special trains were announced around Raksha Bandhan to meet passenger demand.
Prayagraj-Sikar specials will run through November 30 and December 1, depending on direction.
Sabarmati-Lal Kuan and Madar-Narnaul services will operate through November and September, respectively.
Additional specials include services connecting Ringas, Rewari, Phulera, Howrah, Jodhpur, Chennai, Hisar, Khadki and Delhi Sarai Rohilla.
- Who
- North Western Railway and passengers using the listed routes.
- What
- North Western Railway added 148 coaches to 55 train pairs and announced several special train services.
- When
- The services include trips from August 29 onward, with some continuing through September, November and December 1.
- Where
- The arrangements cover routes including Prayagraj-Sikar, Sabarmati-Lal Kuan, Madar-Narnaul, Ringas-Rewari and other destinations.
- Why
- The railway said the arrangements were intended to meet passenger demand around Raksha Bandhan and provide smoother, more convenient journeys.
- Additional coaches
- 148 coaches were added.
- Train pairs affected
- 55 pairs of services received additional coaches.
- Prayagraj-Sikar special
- Train 04161 runs August 10-November 30; Train 04162 runs August 11-December 1, with 17 trips each.
- Sabarmati-Lal Kuan special
- Train 05343 runs September 3-November 26, and Train 05344 runs September 2-November 25, with 13 trips each.
- Madar-Narnaul special
- Train 09639 and Train 09640 are scheduled until September 24, with 41 trips each.
- Ringas-Rewari special
- Train 09715 and Train 09716 are listed for 12 trips each, including dates in late August and September.
- One-trip specials
- Listed routes include Khatu Shyamji-Howrah, Jodhpur-Chennai Beach and Hisar-Khadki.