To improve passenger service and in response to growing demand, Indian Railways has extended the operational period of several special trains. Specifically, it was decided to increase the validity period of 18 special trains passing through the Kota railway division from July to September 2026.
Reasons for extending the schedule
According to Saurabh Jaina, Senior Manager of Commercial Affairs of the Kota railway division, additional runs have been added to these 18 special trains to reduce wagon load during journeys, considering the constant growth in passenger numbers.
Routes and ticket availability
Most of these special trains will operate from August to September. Passengers can purchase tickets for these trains through the official IRCTC website or at PRS counters. Among these weekly special trains are routes connecting with the states of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh.
Details of train extension
The operating time for the following trains has been increased:
- Train No. 01907 Agra Cantt – Udhana Special: 6 additional runs added, running every Tuesday from July 21 to August 25.
- Train No. 01908 Udhana – Agra Cantt Special: 6 additional runs added, running every Wednesday from July 22 to August 26.
- Train No. 04139 Prayagraj – Dadar Special: 7 additional runs added, running every Friday from July 17 to August 28.
- Train No. 04140 Dadar – Prayagraj Special: 7 additional runs added, running every Sunday from July 19 to August 30.
- Train No. 04125 Subedarganj – Bandra Terminus Special: 7 additional runs added, running every Monday from July 20 to August 31.
- Train No. 04126 Bandra Terminus – Subedarganj Special: 7 additional runs added, running every Tuesday from July 21 to September 1.
- Train No. 01905 Kanpur Central – Asarwa Special: 7 additional runs added, running every Monday from July 20 to August 31.
- Train No. 01906 Asarwa – Kanpur Central Special: 7 additional runs added, running every Tuesday from July 21 to September 1.
- Train No. 04111 Prayagraj – Gandigram Special: 13 additional runs added, running every Tuesday and Saturday from July 18 to August 29.
- Train No. 04112 Gandigram – Prayagraj Special: 13 additional runs added, running every Wednesday and Sunday from July 19 to August 30.
- Train No. 04119 Subedarganj – Valsad Special: 7 additional runs added, running every Saturday from July 18 to August 29.
- Train No. 04120 Valsad – Subedarganj Special: 7 additional runs added, running every Sunday from July 19 to August 30.
- Train No. 04177 Subedarganj – Valsad Special: 6 additional runs added, running every Tuesday from July 21 to August 25.
- Train No. 04178 Valsad – Subedarganj Special: 6 additional runs added, running every Wednesday from July 22 to August 26.
- Train No. 01910 Agra Cantt – Asarwa Special: 5 additional runs added, running every Monday from August 3 to August 31.
- Train No. 01909 Asarwa – Agra Cantt Special: 5 additional runs added, running every Tuesday from August 4 to September 1.
- Train No. 04175 Subedarganj – Dadar Special: 7 additional runs added, running every Sunday from July 19 to August 30.
Benefit for passengers
According to railway officials, the extension of the operating period for these special trains will bring relief to thousands of passengers traveling through the Kota division. The addition of extra runs will help reduce pressure on waiting lists and increase the likelihood of getting confirmed tickets during holidays and vacations. The railway company also urged passengers to check the train schedule and booking status before traveling.
