Delhi-Katra Special Train Augmented to Handle Increased Passenger Demand
Delhi-Katra special train gets extra coach to manage passenger rush
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In response to heightened passenger demand from the Jammu Division, Indian Railways has temporarily added an additional sleeper coach to the Delhi-Katra special train. This change will enhance the train's capacity, allowing more travelers to secure confirmed tickets during peak travel periods from May 22 to 28.
- 01The additional sleeper coach increases the total capacity of the train to 22 coaches.
- 02Train No 04081 departs from New Delhi every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, while Train No 04082 operates every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
- 03The augmentation period for the additional coach is from May 22 to 27 for Train No 04081 and from May 23 to 28 for Train No 04082.
- 04Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Uchit Singhal, emphasized the importance of monitoring other premium trains passing through Jammu Division.
- 05Additional coaches are periodically added to ensure passenger comfort and safety.
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To accommodate the increased passenger demand from the Jammu Division, Indian Railways has decided to enhance the Delhi-Katra special train service by adding an additional sleeper coach. This temporary measure applies to Train No 04081, which runs from New Delhi to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, and Train No 04082, which operates in the opposite direction. The additional coach will be in service from May 22 to 27 for Train No 04081 and from May 23 to 28 for Train No 04082. This increase raises the total capacity of the train to 22 coaches, allowing hundreds more passengers to secure confirmed tickets daily. Uchit Singhal, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, highlighted that the railway is closely monitoring other important trains in the Jammu Division, such as the New Delhi-Jammu Tawi Rajdhani Express, to maintain high standards of passenger amenities and safety. The initiative aims to ensure that no passenger traveling to or from Jammu faces inconvenience during their journey.
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This enhancement allows more passengers to secure confirmed tickets, reducing overcrowding and improving travel comfort on this popular route.
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