A special tourist trip has been launched by the railways for nature and wildlife enthusiasts. The MG Tourist AC Chair Car train operates in the state of Uttar Pradesh, designed for visiting Dudhwa National Park.
Route and Train Schedule
This train will run twice a week between Malani and Bichhia stations. The operator of this special tourist train is Mandal Lucknow East Railway. The launch aims to provide tourists with the opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty and wildlife of the region in comfortable and safe conditions.
Trip Details and Cost
According to Mahesh Gupta, a representative of the Mandal Lucknow East Railway public relations department, the MG Tourist AC Chair is used on the Malani-Bichhia-Malani section so that tourists can appreciate the natural beauty of the Dudhwa area. This train has a capacity of 60 seats, and the fare for the Malani-Bichhia-Malani route is 270 rupees. Tickets can be purchased through PRS counters and on the IRCTC website.
Running Schedule
Train number 52260 (Malani-Bichhia) departs from Malani Junction at 06:05 in the morning twice a week, on Saturdays and Sundays. It stops at Bhiraheri, Palia Kalan, Dudhwa, Belarayan, Tikunia, Khairtia Band Road (halt), and Mandra Purab stations, arriving at Bichhia station at 10:30. The return journey, train number 52259 (Bichhia-Malani), departs from Bichhia station at 11:45 on Saturdays and Sundays. It stops at Mandra Purab, Khairtia Band Road (halt), Tikunia, Belarayan, Dudhwa, Palia Kalan, and Bhiraheri, reaching Malani Junction at 16:10.