Extension of Train Between Mumbai Central and Ahmedabad

In order to clear extra rush of traffic, Western Railway has decided to run 51 more trips of 09001/09002 Mumbai Central - Ahmedabad Tri-weeklySuperfast Special train for two months for the convenience of passengers.

Accordingly, Train No.09001 Mumbai Central – Ahmedabad Tri – weekly Super FastSpecial will leave from Mumbai Centralon every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 22.50hrs from 2nd Aug, 2011 to29th Sept, 2011andwill reach Ahmedabadat 06.55hrs the next day. Similarly,Train No.09002 Ahmedabad - Mumbai Central Tri – weekly Super FastSpecial will departfrom Ahmedabadon every Wednesday, Friday and Monday at 21.40hrs from 3rd Aug, 2011 to28th Sept, 2011and will reach Mumbai Centralat 05.45hrs the next day. Enroute the train will halt at Borivali,, Surat, Vadodara, stations in both the directions. This Train will have AC II tier, AC III tier, II sleeper and general coaches.

The booking of extended trips will open on 31/07/2011.

SPECIAL TRAINS BY SOUTHERN RAILWAYS

The following special trains will be run by southern Railways to clear the extra rush of passengers.

T.No.06043/06044 Chennai Central – Coimbatore – Chennai Central Superfast Specials: T.No.06043 Chennai Central – Coimbatore Superfast Special will leave Chennai Central at 22.30 hrs. on 29.7.2011 and arrive Coimbatore at 06.50 hrs. the next day.T.No.06044 Coimbatore – Chennai Central Superfast Special will leave Coimbatore at 23.45 hrs. on 3.8.2011 and arrive Chennai Central at 07.45 hrs. the next day. The composition of the trains will be 1 First Class, 2 AC 3-tier, 10 Sleeper Class, 4 General Second Class and 2 luggage-cum-brake van coaches. The trains will stop at Arakkonam, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Salem, Erode and Tiruppur. T.No.06044 will stop at Perambur also.

T.No.06046/06045 Coimbatore – Chennai Egmore – Coimbatore Specials: T.No.06046 Coimbatore – Chennai Egmore Special will leave Coimbatore at 19.15 hrs. on 30.7.2011 & 1.8.2011 and arrive Chennai Egmore at 06.00 hrs. the next day. T.No.06045 Chennai Egmore – Coimbatore Special will leave Chennai Egmore at 16.05 hrs. on 31.7.2011 & 2.8.2011 and arrive Coimbatore at 05.00 hrs. the next day. The composition of the trains will be 1 First Class, 2 AC 3-tier, 10 Sleeper Class,4 General Second Class and 2 luggage-cum-brake van coaches. The trains will stop at Tiruppur, Erode, Karur, Tiruchchirappalli, Vriddhachalam, Villupuram, Melmaruvathur, Chengalpattu and Tambaram. T.No.06046 will stop at Mambalam also.T.No.06045 will stop at Coimbatore North also.

Advance reservation for the above trains will commence on 28.7.2011.

 T.No.06047/06048 Chennai Central – Nagercoil – Chennai Central (Weekly) Specials (via. Chennai Egmore, Vriddhachalam): T.No.06047 Chennai Central – Nagercoil Weekly Special will leave Chennai Central at 19.30 hrs. on Sundays from 14.8.2011 to 9.10.2011 and arrive Nagercoil at 11.15 hrs. the next day.T.No.06048 Nagercoil – Chennai Central Weekly Special will leave Nagercoil at 13.30 hrs. on Mondays from 15.8.2011 to 10.10.2011 and arrive Chennai Central at 05.00 hrs. the next day. The composition of the trains will be 1 AC 2-tier, 2 AC 3-tier, 7 Sleeper Class, 6 General Second Class and 2 luggage-cum-brake van coaches. The trains will stop at Chennai Egmore, Tambaram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Vriddhachalam, Tiruchchirappalli, Dindigul, Kodaikanal Road, Madurai, Virudunagar, Sattur, Kovilpatti, Vanchi Maniyachchi, Tirunelveli and Valliyur. T.No.06048 will stop at Mambalam also.

 T.No.06049/06050 Chennai Central – Coimbatore – Chennai Central Superfast Specials: T.No.06049 Chennai Central – Coimbatore Superfast Special will leave Chennai Central at 22.30 hrs. on Fridays from 5.8.2011 to 7.10.2011 and arrive Coimbatore at 06.50 hrs. the next day.T.No.06050 Coimbatore – Chennai Central Superfast Special will leave Coimbatore at 23.45 hrs. on Mondays from 8.8.2011 to 10.10.2011 and arrive Chennai Central at 07.45 hrs. the next day. The composition of the trains will be 1 First Class, 2 AC 3-tier, 10 Sleeper Class, 4 General Second Class and 2 luggage-cum-brake van coaches. The trains will stop at Arakkonam, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Salem, Erode and Tiruppur. T.No.06049 will stop at Coimbatore North also. T.No.06050 will stop at Perambur also.

T.No.06051/06052 Coimbatore – Rameswaram – Coimbatore Weekly Specials (via.Erode, Tiruchchirappalli, Karaikkudi): T.No.06051 Coimbatore–Rameswaram Weekly Special will leave Coimbatore at 19.45 hrs. on Saturdays from 6.8.2011 to 8.10.2011 and arrive Rameswaram at 07.00 hrs. the next day.T.No.06052 Rameswaram – Coimbatore Weekly Special will leave Rameswaram at 19.00 hrs. on Sundays from 7.8.2011 to 9.10.2011 and arrive Coimbatore at 05.00 hrs. the next day. The composition of the trains will be 1 First Class, 2 AC 3-tier, 10 Sleeper Class, 4 General Second Class and 2 luggage-cum-brake van coaches. The trains will stop at Tiruppur, Erode, Karur, Tiruchchirappalli, Pudukkottai, Chettinad, Karaikkudi, Devakottai Road, Kallal, Sivaganga, Manamadurai, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram and Mandapam. T.No.06052 will stop at Coimbatore North also.

T.No.06055/06056 Chennai Central – Ernakulam – Chennai Central Superfast Specials (via. Coimbatore): T.No.06055 Chennai Central – Ernakulam Superfast Special will leave Chennai Central at 23.30 hrs. on Sundays from 31.7.2011 to 9.10.2011 and arrive Ernakulam Jn. at 11.00 hrs. the next day.T.No.06056 Ernakulam – Chennai Central Superfast Special will leave Ernakulam at 15.15 hrs. on Mondays from 1.8.2011 to 10.10.2011 and arrive Chennai Central at 03.45 hrs. the next day.The composition of the trains will be 1 AC 2-tier, 1 AC 3-tier, 8 Sleeper Class, 6 General Second Class and 2 luggage-cum-brake van coaches. The trains will stop at Arakkonam, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Salem, Erode, Tiruppur, Coimbatore, Palakkad, Ottapalam, Thrisur and Aluva. T.No.06055 will stop at Ernakulam Town also. T.No.06056 will stop at Perambur also.

T.No.06058 Tiruchchirappalli – Chennai Egmore Weekly Special & T.No.06057 Chennai Egmore – Tiruchchirappalli Weekly Superfast Special (via. Villupuram, Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur): T.No.06058 Tiruchchirappalli – Chennai Egmore Weekly Special will leave Tiruchchirappalli at 22.10 hrs. on 22.8.2011, 29.8.2011 & 5.9.2011 and arrive Chennai Egmore at 06.00 hrs. the next day.T.No.06057 Chennai Egmore – Tiruchchirappalli Weekly Superfast Special will leave Chennai Egmore at 22.45 hrs. on 25.8.2011, 1.9.2011 & 8.9.2011 and arrive Tiruchchirappalli at 06.00 hrs. the next day.The composition of the trains will be1 AC 2-tier, 2 AC 3-tier, 11 Sleeper Class, 2 General Second Class and 2 luggage-cum-brake van coaches.The trains will stop at Thanjavur, Kumbakonam, Mayiladuthurai, Sirkazhi, Chidambaram, Tiruppadiripuliyur, Villupuram, Chengalpattu and Tambaram.T.No.06058 will stop at Mambalam also.

T.No.06059/06060 Chennai Egmore – Velankanni – Chennai Egmore Specials (via. Villupuram, Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur): T.No.06059 Chennai Egmore – Velankanni Special will leave Chennai Egmore at 22.45 hrs. on 23.8.2011, 30.8.2011 & 6.9.2011 and arrive Velankanni at 08.00 hrs. the next day.T.No.06060 Velankanni – Chennai Egmore Special will leave Velankanni at 21.45 hrs. on 24.8.2011, 31.8.2011 & 7.9.2011 and arrive Chennai Egmore at 07.20 hrs. the next day.The composition of the trains will be 1 AC 2-tier, 2 AC 3-tier, 11 Sleeper Class,2 General Second Class and 2 luggage-cum-brake van coaches.The trains will stop at Tambaram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Tiruppadiripuliyur, Chidambaram, Sirkazhi, Mayiladuthurai, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur and Nagapattinam.T.No.06060 will stop at Mambalam also.

T.No.06062 Tiruchchirappalli – Chennai Egmore Bi-weekly Special & T.No.06061 Chennai Egmore – Tiruchchirappalli Bi-weekly Superfast Special (via. Villupuram, Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur): T.No.06062 Tiruchchirappalli – Chennai Egmore Weekly Special will leave Tiruchchirappalli at 22.10 hrs. on Mondays & Wednesdays from 1.8.2011 to 12.10.2011 (except 24.8.11, 31.8.11 & 7.9.11) and arrive Chennai Egmore at 06.00 hrs. the next day.T.No.06061 Chennai Egmore – Tiruchchirappalli Weekly Superfast Special will leave Chennai Egmore at 22.45 hrs. on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 2.8.2011 to 13.10.2011 (except 23.8.11, 30.8.11 & 6.9.2011) and arrive Tiruchchirappalli at 06.00 hrs. the next day.The composition of the trains will be 1 AC 2-tier, 2 AC 3-tier, 11 Sleeper Class, 2 General Second Class and 2 luggage-cum-brake van coaches.The trains will stop at Thanjavur, Kumbakonam, Mayiladuthurai, Sirkazhi, Chidambaram, Tiruppadiripuliyur, Villupuram, Chengalpattu and Tambaram.T.No.06062 will stop at Mambalam also.

T.No.06063/06064 Chennai Central – Shoranur – Chennai Central Weekly Superfast Specials (via. Coimbatore): T.No.06063 Chennai Central – Shoranur Weekly Superfast Special will leave Chennai Central at 22.30 hrs. on Mondays from 1.8.2011 to 10.10.2011 and arrive Shoranur at 08.50 hrs. the next day.T.No.06064 Shoranur – Chennai Central Weekly Superfast Special will leave Shoranur at 19.10 hrs. on Tuesdays from 2.8.2011 to 11.10.2011 and arrive Chennai Central at 05.15 hrs. the next day.The composition of the trains will be 1 AC 3-tier, 5 Sleeper Class, 6 General Second Class and 2 luggage-cum-brake van coaches. The trains will stop at Arakkonam, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Salem, Erode, Tiruppur, Coimbatore, Palakkad and Ottapalam. T.No.06064 will stop at Perambur also.

T.No.06065/06066 Coimbatore – Tirupati – Coimbatore Weekly Superfast Specials: T.No.06065 Coimbatore – Tirupati Weekly Superfast Special will leave Coimbatore at 06.00 hrs. on Thursdays from 4.8.2011 to 13.10.2011 and arrive Tirupati at 13.30 hrs. the same day.T.No.06066 Tirupati – Coimbatore Weekly Superfast Special will leave Tirupati at 14.50 hrs. on Thursdays from 4.8.2011 to 13.10.2011 and arrive Coimbatore at 22.40 hrs. the same day. The composition of the trains will be 1 AC Chair Car, 7 Second Sitting, 6 General General Second Class and 2 luggage-cum-brake van coaches. The trains will stop at Tiruppur, Erode, Salem, Katpadi, Chittoor and Pakala.

Advance reservation for the above trains will commence on 30.7.2011.

T.No.06053/06054 Chennai Central – Nagercoil – Chennai Central (Weekly) Specials T.No.06053 Chennai Central – Nagercoil Weekly Superfast Special will leave Chennai Central at 23.30 hrs. on Tuesdays on 16th, 23rd, 30th August, 06th, 13th, 20th, 27th September, 4th and 11th October 2011 and arrive Nagercoil at 14.00 hrs. the next day.T.No.06054 Nagercoil – Chennai Central Weekly Special will leave Nagercoil at 17.05 hrs. on Wednesdays on 17th, 24th, 31st August, 07th, 14th, 21st, 28th September, 5th and 12th October and arrive Chennai Central at 08.25 hrs. the next day. The composition of the trains will be 1 First Class, 2 AC 3-tier, 10 Sleeper Class, 4 General Second Class and 2 luggage-cum-brake van coaches. The trains will stop at Arakkonam, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Salem, Erode, Karur, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Sattur, Kovilpatti,Vanchi Maniyachchi, Tirunelveli and Aralvaymoli. T.No.06054 will stop at Perambur also.

Advance reservation for the above trains will commence on 31.7.2011.

EXTENSION OF RUN OF SPECIAL TRAINS

For the convenience of rail passengers and to clear extra rush, Railways have decided to extend the run of the special trains as per the details:

The run of train no. 04053 Anand Vihar Terminal-Jammu Tawi (Tri Weekly-Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday) presently running upto 30.7.11, has been extended from 2.8.11 to 15.09.2011(20 trips) when departing from Anand Vihar and in the return direction the 04054 Jammu Tawi-Anand Vihar terminal (Tri Weekly-Wednesday,Friday and Sunday) presently running upto 31.7.11 has been extended from 03.08.11 to 16.09.2011 (20 trips) when departing from Jammu Tawi.

The run of train no. 04031 Delhi Jn. –Panipat Passenger presently running upto 31.7.11, has been extended from 01.08.11 to 15.09.2011(46 trips) when departing from Delhi Jn and in the return direction the 04032 Panipat-Delhi Jn. Passenger presently running upto 31.7.11 has been extended from 01.08.11 to 15.09.2011 (46 trips) when departing from Panipat.

The run of train no. 04203 Varanasi-Delhi Jn (Tri weekly-Saturday,Monday and Wednesday) presently running upto 30.7.11, has been extended from 01.08.11 to 14.09.2011 (20 trips) when departing from Varanasi and in the return direction the 04204 Delhi Jn-Varanasi (Tri Weekly-Sunday,Tuesday and Thursday) presently running upto 31.7.11 has been extended from 02.08.11 to 15.09.2011(20 trips) when departing from Delhi Jn.

The run of train no. 04201 Lucknow-New Delhi (Tri weekly-Sunday ,Tuesday and Thursday) presently running upto 28.07.11, has been extended from 31.07.11 to 15.09.2011(21 trips) when departing from Lucknow and in the return direction the 04202 New Delhi-Lucknow(Tri Weekly-Monday ,Wednesday and Friday) presently running upto 29.7.11has been extended from 01.08.11 to 16.09.2011(21 trips) when departing from New Delhi.

The run of train no. 04033 Delhi Sarai Rohilla -Udhampur (Tri weekly- Monday,Wednesday and Friday) presently running upto 30.7.11 has been extended from 01.08.11 to 14.09.2011(20 trips) when departing from Delhi Sarai Rohilla and in return direction Udhampur -Delhi Sarai Rohilla (Tri weekly-Tuesday ,Thursday and Sunday) presently running upto 31.7.11 has been extended from 02.08.11 to 15.09.2011(20 trips) when departing from Udhampur.

The run of train no. 04043/04044 Delhi Jn-Ratanghar – Delhi Jn. (Daily) presently running upto 30.7.11 has been extended from 1.8.11 to 15.9.11 in both the directions but with the revised timings. The 04043 Delhi Jn-Ratanghar will depart from Delhi Jn at 5.00 a.m. to arrive at Ratanghar at 11.00 a.m. the same day . While in return direction the 04044 Delhi Jn-Ratanghar (Daily) will depart from Ratanghar at 3.15 pm to arrive Delhi Jn at 10.00 p.m. the same day.


The run of train no.05903 Dibrugarh-Chandigarh Special(Weekly- Thursday) presently running upto 28.7.11 has been extended to run on 4/8, 11/8, 18/8, 25/8, 1/9 & 8/9/2011(6 trips) when departing from Dibrugarh. While in the return direction, the 05904 Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Special (Weekly- Saturday) presently running upto 30.7.11 has been extended to run on 6/8, 13/8, 20/8, 27/8, 3/9, & 10/9/2011(6 trips) when departing from Chandigarh.

The run of train no.05281 Barauni-Adarshnagar Delhi Special(Weekly- Thursday) presently running upto 28.7.11 has been extended to run on 4/8, 11/8, 18/8, 25/8, 1/9 & 8/9/2011(6 trips) when departing from Barauni. While in the return direction, the 05282 Adarshnagar Delhi –Barauni Special (Weekly- Friday) presently running upto 29.7.11 has been extended to run on 5/8, 12/8, 19/8, 26/8, 2/9, & 9/9/2011(6 trips) when departing from Adarshnagar Delhi.

The run of train no.03685 Gaya-Delhi Jn Special(Weekly- Thursday) presently running upto 28.7.11 has been extended to run on 4/8, 11/8, 18/8, 25/8, 1/9 & 8/9/2011(6 trips) when departing from Gaya.While in the return direction, the 03686 Delhi Jn. –Gaya Special(Weekly- Friday) presently running upto 29.7.11 has been extended to run on 5/8, 12/8, 19/8, 26/8, 2/9, & 9/9/2011(6 trips) when departing from Delhi Jn

EXTENSION OF SPECIAL TRAINS BY CENTRAL RAILWAYS

Railways have decided to extend further the run of Special Trains. The details are as under-
1. 07143 Hyderabad - Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus (Kolhapur)Special train will leave Hyderabad at 23.10 hrs o­n every Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday upto 14.9.2011 and arrive Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus (Kolhapur) at 22.45 hrs next day. 07144 Shri ChhatrapatiShahu Maharaj Terminus (Kolhapur) - Hyderabad Special train will leave Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus (Kolhapur) at 07.30 hrs o­n every Thursday, Friday, Monday and Tuesday upto 16.9.2011 and arrive Hyderabad at 06.45 hrs next day. Composition: o­ne AC 2-tier, o­ne AC 3-tier, 4 Sleeper class, 3 General second class and 2 General second class cum guards' brake vans.There is no change in the existing path and stoppages.
Reservation: Bookings for Train No. 07144 open from 1.8.2011.
2. Train No. 01223 Dn leaving Nagpur at 08.10 hours o­n every Saturday is extended to leave upto 27.8.2011 and will arrive Ahmedabad at 04.00 hours next day. Train No. 01224 Up leaving Ahmedabad at 16.25 hours o­n every Sunday is extended to leave upto 28.8.2011 and will arrive Nagpur at 12.15 hours next day. There is no change in halts and composition of the train.
Reservation: Bookings for extended service of 01223/01224 opens from 1.8.2011
3. Train No. 01463 Dn will leave Pune at 06.00 hours o­n every Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday up to 14.8.2011 which will arrive at Secunderabad at 14.30 hours same day. Train No. 01464 Up will leave Secunderabad at 15.20 hours o­n every Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday up to 14.8.2011 which will arrive at Pune at 23.55 hours same day. There is no change in Halts & Composition of these Special Trains.
Reservation: Booking for extended services of 01463 will open from 1.8.2011.

SAINAGAR SHIRDI - MYSORE WEEKLY SPECIAL TRAINS

Railways have decided to run 14 weekly special trains between Sainagar Shirdi - Mysore to clear the extra rush of passengers.The details are as under:
06201 Mysore - Sainagar Shirdi Weekly Special will leave Mysore o­n every Monday at 09.50 hrs from 1.8.2011 to 12.9.2011 (7 trips) and arrive Sainagar Shirdi at 14.15 hrs next day. 06202 Sainagar Shirdi - Mysore Weekly Special will leave Sainagar Shirdi o­n every Tuesday at 15.30 hrs from 2.8.2011 to 13.9.2011 (7 trips) and arrive Mysore at 22.55 hrs next day. Halts: Puntamba, Belapur, Ahmednagar, Daund, Kurduwadi, Solapur, Bijapur, Almatti, Bagalkot, Badami, Gadag, Koppal, Hospet, Tornagallu, Bellary, Guntakal, Anantpur, Dharmavaram, Hindupur, Yelhanka, Bangalore cantt., Banglore City, Kengeri, Ramanagaram and Mandya. Composition: Two AC 2-tier, Two AC 3-tier, 11 Sleeper class, 3 General second class and 2 General second class cum guard's brake vans.
RESERVATION: Bookings for services of 06202 will be open from 31.7.2011.

TEMPORARY RESTORATION OF PANTRY CAR SERVICES

Railways have decided to temporarily restore the Pantry Car service to 12873/12874 & 12817/12818 Hatia- Anand Vihar Terminus Jharkhand S.J. Express trains with immediate effect upto 12th September 2011.

AUGMENTATION OF TRAINS

The following mail/express trains will be permanently augmented as given below.

Sl. No.	Train No. & Name	Augmented with	With effect from
1.	12083/12084 Coimbatore – Mayiladuthurai Jan Shatabdi Exp.	1 Second Sitting	3.8.11
2.	12758/12757 Coimbatore – Tirupati Inter City Tri-weekly Exp.	2 Second Sitting	2.8.11 (Coimbatore) 3.8.11 (Tirupati)
3.	12544/12543 Tirupati – Yesvantpur Inter City Tri-weekly Exp.	2 Second Sitting	2.8.11 (Tirupati) 3.8.11 (Yesvantpur)
4.	16780/16779 Madurai – Tirupati Bi-weekly Exp.	1 First Class	4.8.11 (Madurai) 5.8.11 (Tirupati)

SPECIAL TRAINS FOR VELANKANNI FESTIVAL

The following special trains will be run to clear the extra rush of traffic during Velankanni Festival

1. Dadar – Velankanni – Dadar Specials (via. Renigunta, Katpadi, Villupuram & Mayiladuthurai): T.No.01041 Dadar – Velankanni Special will leave Dadar at 11.15 hrs. on 25.08.2011 (Thursday) and arrive Velankanni at 23.00 hrs. next day.T.No. 01042 Velankanni – Dadar Special will leave Velankanni at 20.30 hrs. on 27.08.2011 (Saturday) and arrive Dadar at 12.05 hrs. on 29.08.2011.The composition of the trains will be 1 AC 2-tier, 2 AC 3-tier, 10 Sleeper Class, 2 General Second Class and 2 luggage-cum-brake van coaches.The trains will stop at Kalyan, Pune, Daund, solapur, Gulbarga, Wadi, Yadgir, Raichur, Mantralayam Road, Adoni, Guntakal, Tadipatri, Kandapuram, Yerraguntala, Cuddappah, Razampet, Renigunta, Katpadi, Vellore, Tiruvannamalai, Villupuram, Tirupadaripulliyur, Chidambaram, Mayiladuthurai, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur and Nagapattinam.

2. Lokmanya Tilak Terminal – Velankanni – Lokmanya Tilak Terminal Specials (via. Renigunta, Katpadi, Villupuram & Mayiladuthurai): T.No. 01033 Lokmanya Tilak Terminal – Velankanni Special will leave Lokmanya Tilak Terminal at 11.20 hrs. on 27.08.2011 (Saturday) and arrive Velankanni at 23.00 hrs. next day.T.No. 01034 Velankanni – Lokmanya Tilak Terminal Special will leave Velankanni at 20.30 hrs. on 29.08.2011 (Monday) and arrive Lokmanya Tilak Terminal at 12.05 hrs. on 31.08.2011.The composition of the trains will be 1 AC 2-tier, 3 AC 3-tier, 13 Sleeper Class, 2 General Second Class and 2 luggage-cum-brake van coaches.The trains will stop at Kalyan, Pune, Daund, Solapur, Gulbarga, Wadi, Yadgir, Raichur,Mantralayam Road, Adoni, Guntakal, Tadipatri, Kandapuram, Yerraguntala, Cuddappah, Razampet, Renigunta, Katpadi, Vellore, Tiruvannamalai, Villupuram, Tirupadaripulliyur, Chidambaram, Mayiladuthurai, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur and Nagapattinam.

Advance reservation for the above trains will commence on 27.07.2011.

SPECIAL TRAINS FOR VELANKANNI FESTIVAL

Central Railway will run 2 Specials between Dadar (Terminus) - Velakanni (1 up and 1 down train) and 2 specials between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Velankanni (1 up and 1 down train) to clear the extra rush of Passengers during Velankani Festival. The details are as under -
(A) DADAR (T) - VELANKANNI - DADAR (T) SPECIAL TRAINS -
01041 Special will leave Dadar (T) at 11.15 hrs o­n 25.8.2011 and will reach Velankanni at 23.00 hrs next day i.e. 26.8.2011. 01042 Special will leave Velankanni at 20.30 hrs o­n 27.8.2011 and will arrive Dadar (T) at 12.05 hrs o­n third day i.e. 29.8.2011. Composition: o­ne AC 2-tier, Two AC 3-tier, 10 sleeper class, 2 General Second class and 2 General second class cum guards brake vans.

(B) LOKMANYA TILAK TERMINUS-VELANKANNI-LOKMANYA TILAK TERMINUS SPECIAL TRAINS -
01033 Special will leave Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 11.20 hrs o­n 27.8.2011 and will reach Velankanni at 23.00 hrs next day i.e. 28.8.2011. 01034 Special will leave Velankanni at 20.30 hrs o­n 29.8.2011 and will arrive Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 12.05 hrs o­n third day i.e. 31.8.2011. Composition: o­ne AC 2-tier, Three AC 3-tier, 13 sleeper class, 2 General Second class and 2 General second class cum guards brake vans.
HALT:Kalyan, Pune, Daund, Solapur, Gulbarga, Wadi, Yadgir, Raichur, Mantralayam Road, Adoni, Guntakal, Gooty, Tadipatri, Kondapuram, Yerraguntala, Cudappah, Razampet, Renigunta, Katpadi, Vellore, Tiruvannamalai, Villupuram, Tirupadaripulliyur, Chidambaram, Mayiladuthurai, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur and Nagapattinam.
Booking for Train No. 01041 and 01033 will open w.e.f. 1.8.2011 at all PRS locations.

AUGMENTATION OF M.P. SAMPARK KRANTI EXPRESS TRAIN

For the convenience of rail passengers and to clear extra rush Northern Railways have decided to augment the passenger carrying capacity of train no. 12121/12122 Jabalpur-Hazrat Nizamuddin-Jabalpur M.P. Sampark Kranti Express on permanent basis by one additional A.C. 3 Tier coach with effect from 12.8.2011 when departing from Jabalpur and from 13.8.2011 when departing from Hazrat Nizamuddin.

TEMPORARY AUGMENTATION OF TRAINS

In order to clear extra rush of passengers, Railways have decided to augment temporarily the passengers carrying capacity of 12301/12302 & 12305/12306 New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani express trains as per the programme:-
The 12301/12305 Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express trains will be augmented by one additional A.C. 3 Tier coach from 23.7.2011 to 22.8.2011 when departing from Howrah. While 12302/12306 New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express trains will be augmented from 24.7.2011 to 23.8.2011 when departing from New Delhi.

WITHDRAWAL OF PANTRY CAR SERVICES

Due to operational reasons Railways have decided to withdraw the Pantry Car service from 12873/12874 & 12817/12818 Hatia- Anand Vihar Terminus Jharkhand S.J. Express trains with immediate effect.

Run of Special Trains Extended

South Central Railway has extended the run of the following Special trains upto 31st August, 2011, in order to clear the extra rush of passengers.
Accordingly, Train No. 07607 Secunderabad-Manchiryal will run o­n Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays from 1st to 31stAugust, 2011.
Train No. 07608 Mancherial-Secunderabad Passenger will run o­n Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 1st to 31st August, 2011.
Train No. 07403 Adilabad-Nanded Passenger will run daily from 1st to 31stAugust, 2011.
Train No. 07404Nanded-Adilabad Passenger will run daily from 1st to 31st August, 2011

Introduction Of Memu Passenger

The MEMU train services o­n Cennai-Nellore, Tirupati-Nellore and Cennai Central-Tirupati sections, as announced in the current year Railway Budget, will be introduced with effect from 19th July, 2011 as per the following schedule:-
1)Chennai Central-Nellore Passenger Train:Train No. 66035 Chennai Central – NellorePassenger will depart Chennai Central at 07 45 hrs and arrive Nelloreat 12 20 hrs. In the return direction, Train No. 66036 Nellore-Chennai Central Passenger will depart Nelloreat 16 00 hrs and arrive Chennai Central at 20 35 hrs.
2)Tirupati-Nellore Passenger Train: Train No. 66033 Tirupati – Nellore Passenger will depart Tirupati at 11 25 hrs and arrive Nelloreat 14 50 hrs. In the return direction, Train No.66034 Nellore-Tirupati Passenger will depart Nelloreat12 30 hrs and arrive Tiruapti at 15 55 hrs.
3)Chennai Central – Tirupati Passenger Train: Train No. 66015 Chennai Central-Tirupati Passenger Train will depart Chennai Central at 07 05 hrs and arrive Tirupati at 11 10 hrs. In the return direction, Train No. 66014 Tirupati-Chennai Central Passenger Train will depart Tirupati at 16 10 hrs and arrive Chennai Central at 20 35 hrs.

GANAPATI SPECIAL TRAINS TO MADGAON VIA KONKAN RAILWAY ROUTE

For convenience of passengers during Ganesh Festival, WR will run 30 Special train services between Bandra(T) - Madgaon (Goa) and Ahmedabad - Madgaon (Goa) via Vasai Rd.
 Bandra(T) – Madgaon Special
Train No.09033 Bandra(T) – Madgaon Express will leave Bandra(T) at 23.50 hrs on Monday & Thursday i.e. on 25th & 29th August and 1, 5, 8 & 12Sept, 2011. It will reach Madgaon at 16.30 hrs, the next day. Similarly, in return direction train No.09034 Madgaon – Bandra(T) Express will leave Madgaon at 20.00 hrs on Tuesday & Friday i.e. on 26th & 30thAugust and 2, 6, 9 & 13 Sept, 2011. It will arrive at Bandra(T) at 13.25 hrs, the next day. The train will halt at Andheri, Borivali, Vasai Road, Panvel, Roha, Mangaon, Veer, Khed, Chiplun, Savarde, Aravali Road, Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri, Adavali, Vilawade, Rajapur, Vaibhavwadi, Nandgaon, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal, Sawantwadi Road, Madure, Pernem, Thivim and Karmali stations in both directions. The train will have AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier, Sleeper class and II class general accommodation.
 Ahmedabad – Madgaon special
Train No.09401 Ahmedabad – Madgaon Express will leave Ahmedabad at 16.25 hrs on 27th August and 3rd & 10th Sept, 2011. It will arrive at Vasai Rd at 00.10 hrs next day and reach Madgaon at 16.30 hrs. Similarly, in return direction train No.09402 Madgaon – Ahmedabad Express will leave Madgaon at 20.00 hrs on 28th August and 4th & 11th Sept, 2011. It will arrive at Vasai Rd at 11.20 hrs next day and reach Ahmedabad at 20.15 hrs. The train will halt at Nadiad, Anand, Vadodara, Surat, Valsad, Vapi, Vasai Road, Panvel, Roha, Mangaon, Veer, Khed, Chiplun, Savarde, Aravali Road, Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri, Adavali, Vilawade, Rajapur, Vaibhavwadi, Nandgaon, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal, Sawantwadi Road, Madure, Pernem, Thivim and Karmali stations in both directions. The train will have AC 3-tier, Sleeper class and II class general accommodation.
Ahmedabad – Madgaon special
Train No.09403 Ahmedabad – Madgaon Express will leave Ahmedabad at 16.00 hrs on Friday & Sunday i.e. on 26th & 28th August and 2, 4, 9& 11th Sept, 2011. It will arrive at Vasai Rd at 00.10 hrs next day and reach Madgaon at 16.30 hrs. Similarly, in return direction train No.09404 Madgaon – Ahmedabad Express will leave Madgaon at 20.00 hrs on Saturday & Monday i.e. on 27th & 29th August and 3, 5, 10 & 12th Sept, 2011. It will arrive at Vasai Rd at 11.20 hrs next day and reach Ahmedabad at 20.15 hrs. The train will halt at Nadiad, Anand, Vadodara, Surat, Valsad, Vapi, Vasai Road, Panvel, Roha, Mangaon, Veer, Khed, Chiplun, Savarde, Aravali Road, Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri, Adavali, Vilawade, Rajapur, Vaibhavwadi, Nandgaon, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal, Sawantwadi, Madure, Pernem, Thivim and Karmali stations in both directions. The train will have AC 3-tier, Sleeper class and II class general accommodation.

The booking for 09033, 09401 & 09403 will be made available on all Passenger Reservation Centers from 22nd July, 2011.

REVISED TIMINGS OF EMU SERVICES

Consequent to the introduction of additional MEMU services between Moore Market Complex – Tirupati and Moore Market Complex – Nellore, the departure timings of the following EMUs will be revised as follows.

T.No.                             Between                              Existing Dep.       Revised Dep.

43209     Moore Market Complex – Tiruvallur              07.45                        07.40

42007     Moore Market Complex – Gummidipundi    07.05                        07.10

INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMU SERVICES

The following daily MEMU services, announced in the Railway Budget 2010-11 will be introduced with effect from 19.7.2011.The trains will stop at all stations enroute.

Train No.  Between stations                                        Dep.             Arr.

66002     Avadi – Moore Market Complex (MMC)      06.15          06.55

66015     MMC – Tirupati Passenger                            07.05          11.10

66033     Tirupati – Nellore Passenger                         11.25          14.50

66036     Nellore – MMC Passenger                            16.00           20.35

66003     MMC – Avadi Passenger                               20.40          21.20

66004     Avadi – MMC                                                   06.40          07.25

66035     MMC – Nellore                                                 07.45          12.20

66034     Nellore – Tirupati                                             12.30           15.55

66014     Tirupati – MMC Passenger                            16.10           20.35

Extension of LTT-Gwalior Special Train

Railways have decided to extend the run of 01187/01188 weekly special trains between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Gwalior to clear the extra rush of Passengers upto 25.7.2011 Ex Lokmanya Tuilak Terminus and upto 24.7.2011 Ex Gwalior. The details are as under -

01187 Special will leave LTT at 13.40 hrs o­n every Monday upto 25.7.2011 (2 trips) and will reach Gwalior at 11.40 hrs next day. 01188 Special will leave Gwalior at 13.45 hrs o­n every Sunday upto 24.7.2011 (2 trips) and will arrive LTT at 12.05 hrs next day. There is no change in the existing halts and composition of the above special trains.

Bookings for Train No. 01187 open at all PRS locations from 17.7.2011

KOLKATA-DELHI WEEKLY SPECIAL EXTENDED

To clear the extra rush of rail passengers during summer, Railways have decided to extend the run of 03125/023126 Kolkata-Delhi Weekly Superfast Special train by two more trips as per the programme:

The 03125 Kolkata-Delhi Weekly Superfast Special train will depart from Kolkata on 18.07.2011 and 25.07.2011 (2 trips - Monday) at 12:15 pm to reach Delhi at 11:55 am the next day. While in the return direction the 03126 Delhi-Kolkata Weekly Superfast Special train will depart from Delhi on 19.07.2011 and 26.07.2011 (2 trips-Tuesdays) at 7:10 pm to reach Kolkata at 5:20 pm the next day.

Consisting of One A.C 2 Tier, One A.C 3 Tier, Five sleeper class, Four second class and Two Second cum Luggage cum Brake Van Disabled Friendly coaches, the 03125/03126 Kolkata-Delhi-Kolkata Weekly Superfast Special train will stop at Asansol, Dhanbad, N.S.C.B Gomah, Koderma, Gaya, Dehri-on-Sone,Sasaram, Mughalsarai, Allahabad and Kanpur stations enrout in both the directions.

SPECIAL TRAINS BY SOUTHERN RAILWAYS

The following special trains will be run to clear the extra rush of traffic.

1.Chennai Egmore – Sengottai – Chennai Egmore (Weekly) Specials (via. Vriddhachalam, Tiruchchirappalli):
T.No.06039 Chennai Egmore – Sengottai Special will leave Chennai Egmore at 20.20 hrs. on Saturdays from 16.7.2011 to 8.10.2011 and arrive Sengottai at 10.15 hrs. on Sundays. T.No.06040 Sengottai – Chennai Egmore Special will leave Sengottai at 14.25 hrs. on Sundays from 17.07.2011 to 09.10.2011 and arrive Chennai Egmore at 04.15 hrs. on Mondays. The composition of the trains will be 1 First Class, 1 AC 3-tier, 8 Sleeper Class, 4 General Second Class and 2 luggage-cum-brake van coaches. The trains will stop at Tambaram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Vriddhachalam, Tiruchchirappalli, Dindigul, Kodaikkanal Road, Madurai, Virudunagar, Tiruttangal, Sivakasi, Srivilliputtur, Rajapalayam, Sankarankoil, Pamba Kovil Shandy, Kadayanallur and Tenkasi. T.No.06040 will stop at Mambalam also.

2.Chennai Egmore – Sengottai Weekly Special & Sengottai – Chennai Egmore (Weekly) Superfast Special (via. Mayiladuthurai, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Tiruchchirappalli):
T.No.06041 Chennai Egmore – Sengottai Special will leave Chennai Egmore at 22.45 hrs. on Mondays from 18.7.2011 to 3.10.2011 and arrive Sengottai at 12.30 hrs. on Tuesdays. T.No.06042 Sengottai – Chennai Egmore Superfast Special will leave Sengottai at 18.00 hrs. on Tuesdays from 19.07.2011 to 04.10.2011 and arrive Chennai Egmore at 07.15 hrs. on Wednesdays. The composition of the trains will be 1 First Class, 1 AC 3-tier, 8 Sleeper Class, 4 General Second Class and 2 luggage-cum-brake van coaches. The trains will stop at Tambaram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Tiruppadiripuliyur, Chidambaram, Mayiladuthurai, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Tiruchchirappalli, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudunagar, Tiruttangal, Sivakasi, Srivilliputtur, Rajapalayam, Sankarankoil, Pamba Kovil Shandy, Kadayanallur and Tenkasi. T.No.06042 will stop at Mambalam also.

3.Chennai Egmore – Tirunelveli Weekly Special & Tirunelveli – Chennai Egmore (Weekly) Superfast Special (via. Vriddhachalam, Tiruchchirappalli):
T.No.06037 Chennai Egmore – Tirunelveli Special will leave Chennai Egmore at 20.20 hrs. on Thursdays from 21.7.2011 to 13.10.2011 and arrive Tirunelveli at 09.35 hrs. on Fridays. T.No.06038 Tirunelveli – Chennai Egmore Superfast Special will leave Tirunelveli at 21.05 hrs. on Fridays from 22.07.2011 to 14.10.2011 and arrive Chennai Egmore at 08.50 hrs. on Saturdays. The composition of the trains will be 1 First Class, 1 AC 3-tier, 8 Sleeper Class, 4 General Second Class and 2 luggage-cum-brake van coaches. The trains will stop at Tambaram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Vriddhachalam, Tiruchchirappalli, Dindigul, Kodaikkanal Road, Madurai, Virudunagar, Sattur, Kovilpatti and Vanchi Maniyachchi. T.No.06038 will stop at Mambalam also.
4.Nagercoil – Chennai Egmore (Weekly) Superfast Special & Chennai Egmore –Nagercoil Weekly Special (via. Vriddhachalam, Tiruchchirappalli):
T.No.06302 Nagercoil – Chennai Egmore Superfast Special will leave Nagercoil at 17.05 hrs. on Sundays from 17.7.2011 to 9.10.2011 and arrive Chennai Egmore at 06.00 hrs. on Mondays.T.No.06301 Chennai Egmore – Nagercoil Special will leave Chennai Egmore at 14.40 hrs. on Mondays from 18.7.2011 to 10.10.2011 and arrive Nagercoil at 05.30 hrs. on Tuesdays. The composition of the trains will be 1 AC 2-tier, 2 AC 3-tier, 12 Sleeper Class, 3 General Second Class and 2 luggage-cum-brake van coaches. The trains will stop at Valliyur, Tirunelveli, Vanchi Maniyachchi, Kovilpatti, Sattur, Virudunagar, Madurai, Dindigul, Tiruchchirappalli, Vriddhcahalam, Villupuram, Chengalpattu and Tambaram. T.No.06302 will stop at Mambalam also. T.No.06301 will stop at Ariyalur also.

Advance reservation for the above trains will commence on 16.7.2011.

EXTENSION OF TRAINS TO CLEAR KANWARIA RUSH

In order to clear extra rush of Kanwaria at Haridwar, Northern Railway has decided to extend the train nos.74023(3SD)/74024 (6SD) Delhi-Shamli DEMU and 74001 (1DM)/74002 (2DM) Delhi-Muzfarnagar DEMU upto Haridwar for the period 16.7.2011 to 30.7.2011 as per the programme:-
The 74023 (3SD) Delhi-Shamli DEMU departing from Delhi Jn. at 07.00 p.m. and reaching Shamli at 10.20 p.m. the same day has been extended to reach Haridwar at 1.20 a.m. the next day. While in the return direction the 74024(6SD) will depart from Haridwar at 1.40 a.m. to reach Shamli at 5.30 a.m. and Delhi Jn. at 09.00 a.m. the same day. The 74023/74024 (3SD/6SD) will stop at Thana Bhawan, Rampur Maniharan, Tapari Roorkee and Jawalapur Road station enroute in the extended portion in both the directions.
The 74001 (1DM) Delhi-Muzaffarnagar DEMU departing from Delhi Jn. at 04.55 p.m. and reaching Muzaffarnagar at 08.20 p.m. the same day has been extended to reach Haridwar at 00.20 a.m. the next day. While in the return direction the 74002 (2DM) will depart from Haridwar at 1.00 a.m. to reach Muzaffarnagar at 05.05 a.m. and Delhi Jn. at 08.40 a.m. the same day. The 74001/74002 (1DM/2DM) will stop at Deoband, Tapari, Roorkee and Jawalapur Road station enroute in the extended portion in both the directions.

TEMPORARY AUGMENTATION OF JABALPUR-JAMMU TAWI EXPRESS TRAIN

For the convenience of rail passengers and to clear extra rush, Railways have decided to augment the passenger carrying capacity of the train no.11449/11450 Jabalpur-Jammu Tawi Express on temporary basis as per the programme:
The 11449/11450 Jabalpur-Jammu Tawi Express will be augmented by three additional Sleeper Class and one A.C 2 Tier cum A.C Three Tier Coach on temporary basis from 12.07.2011 to 02.08.2011 when departing from Jabalpur and from 13.07.2011 to 03.08.2011 when departing from Jammu Tawi.

Departure timings of Hyderabad-Kolhapur bi-weekly express reviseds

With effect from 18th July, 2011, Train No.17003 Hyderabad-Kolhapur CSMT Bi-Weekly Express will depart Hyderabadat23 10 hrs instead of 22 30 hrs o­n Mondays and Fridays. Enroute, this train will depart Begumpet at 23 27hrs, Sanath Nagar at 23 33 hrs, Lingampalli at 23 50 hrs, Shankarpalli at 00 07 hrs, Vikarabad at 00 45 hrs, Tandur at 01 19 hrs, Nawandgi at 01 34 hrs, Kurkuntla at 01 44 hrs, Seram at 02 05 hrs and Chitapur at 02 34 hrs.

Secunderabad-Yesvantpur-Secunderabad Garibrath Express To Stop at Yadgir

With effect from 21stJuly,2011, Train No. 12735 / 12736 Secunderabad-Yesvantpur-Secunderabad tri-weekly Garibrath Express will stop for a minute at Yadgir Stationon Wadi-Raichursection.
Accordingly, Train No. 12735 Secunderabad-Yesvantpur Tri-weekly Garib Rath Express will depart Yadgir at 22 42 hrs. In the return direction, Train No. 12736 Yesvantpur-Secunderabad tri-weekly Garibrath Express will depart Yadgir at 04 28 hrs.

NOW BOOK E-TICKETS ON WESTERN RAILWAY WEBSITE

Western Railways website now offers facility of e-ticket through Indian Railways portal, a common platform for all o­nline rail services. Along with e-ticketing the facility of mobile e-ticketing (reservation of ticket through mobile-m-ticket) will be introduced o­n Indian Railways portal. The Indian Railways portal for booking e-ticket can be reached through Berth/Seat Reservation option o­n homepage of www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in.

 As a pioneer, m-ticket will be introduced o­n Indian Railways portal. It is a facility of getting e-ticket o­n mobile. Any mobile with internet facility can download m-ticket application from Indian Railways portal www.indianrailways.gov.in. Booking and payment can be made o­n mobile itself and an SMS containing ticket details will be sent to the user. This SMS is called the Mobile Reservation Message. The cost of sending the message will be borne by the Railways itself. The facility of getting m-ticket o­n mobile will be started shortly.

 The service charge has also been reduced for booking e-ticket/m-ticket through Indian Railways portal. For sleeper class and reserved second sitting class service charge of o­nly Rs.5/- per ticket will be applicable while for all other classes it is o­nly Rs.10/- per ticket. Service charge is o­n per ticket basis, irrespective of number of passengers.

 Making extensive use of technology for passenger convenience and for environment friendly transaction now virtual image of e-ticket is acceptable. A passenger can show the screen shot of e-ticket o­n his laptap/palmtop/Mobile Reservation Message instead of printed copy when demanded by ticket checking staff at station or in trains along with approved ID proof.

 The new website hosted o­n Railways' servers, is more secure. To prevent misuse of e-ticket/m-ticket facility, as of now o­nly individual users are allowed to book tickets through the portal. All types of agents viz RTSA, RTA, Web agents, web server agents are not permitted to book tickets through this portal. A maximum 8 tickets (PNRs) will be permissible per user ID per month. The facility of booking will be available round the clock except o­ne hour between 23.30 hrs to 00.30 hrs.

 Western Railway has been pioneer in implementation of various passenger friendly schemes formulated by Indian Railways. WR was o­ne of the first few railways to implement scheme of upgradation and new website.

EXTENSION OF SAINAGAR SHIRDI-HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN SPECIAL

Railways will Extend the services of Sainagar Shirdi-Hazrat Nizamuddin Special till 30.7.2011 to clear the extra rush of passengers.

04012 special will leave Hazrat Nizamuddin o­n 15, 22 and 29.7.2011 at 00.20 hrs and will arrive Sainagar Shirdi at 22.12 hrs same day. 04011 special will leave Sainagar Shirdi o­n 16, 23 and 30.7.2011 at 10.00 hrs and will arrive Hazrat Nizamuddin at 12.55 hrs next day. Halts: Puntamba, Kopargaon, Manmad, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Itarsi, Bhopal, Jhansi, Gwalior, Agra Cantonment, Mathura Composition: one First AC, o­ne AC-2 Tier, two AC-3 Tier, 8 sleeper class, 4 general second class, two general second class cum guard's brake van and o­ne pantry car.

Reservation: Bookings open for 04011 from 13.7.2011

SPECIAL TRAIN BETWEEN BANDRA(T) AND BHUJ

For convenience of passengers and to clear extra rush during Guru Purnima Festival, WR will run Special train between Bandra Terminus-Bhuj.
Train No.09037  will depart from Bandra (T) on 13th July, 2011 at 23.50 hrs and reach Bhuj at 20.30 hrs the next day. On its return journey, Train No.09038 will leave Bhuj on 16th July, 2011 at 11.35 hrs. and will arrive Bandra Terminus at 11.20 hrs, the next day. The train will have AC 3 Tier , sleeper class and second class general coaches.  Enroute, the train will halt at Borivali, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Mahesana, Palanpur, Bhildi, Radhanpur, Santalpur, Samakhiali and Gandhidham in both directions.
         
Booking opens on 12th July 2011.

AUGMENTATION OF TRAINS BY SOUTHERN RAILWAYS

The following mail/express trains will be permanently augmented as given below.

Sl. No.	Train No. & Name	Augmented with	With effect from
1.	12633/12634 Chennai Egmore – Kanniyakumari – Chennai Egmore Exp.	1 Sleeper Class	15.7.11 (Chennai) 16.7.11 (Kanniyakumari)
2.	12601/12602 Chennai Central – Mangalore – Chennai Central Mails	1 Sleeper Class	19.7.11 (Chennai) 20.7.11 (Mangalore)
3.	16627/16628 Chennai Central – Mangalore – Chennai Central West Coast Exp.	1 Sleeper Class	18.7.11 (Mangalore) 21.7.11 (Chennai)
4.	16343/16344 Thiruvananthapuram – Palakkad Town – Thiruvananthapuram Amritha Exp.	1 Sleeper Class	22.7.11 (Thiruvananthapuram) 23.7.11 (Palakkad Town)
5.	16347/16348 Thiruvananthapuram – Mangalore – Thiruvananthapuram Exp.	1 Sleeper Class	15.7.11 (Thiruvananthapuram) 18.7.11 (Mangalore)
6.	12620/12619 Mangalore – Lokmanya Tilak Terminus – Mangalore Exp.	1 Sleeper Class	16.7.11 (Mangalore) 17.7.11 (Lokmanya Tilak (T))
7.	16307/16308 Alappuzha – Kannur – Alappuzha Exp. (5 days a week)	1 Second Sitting	15.7.11 (Alappuzha) 16.7.11 (Kannur)
8.	16313/16314 Ernakulam – Kannur – Ernakulam (Bi-weekly) Exp.	1 Second Sitting	16.7.11 (Ernakulam Jn.) 17.7.11 (Kannur)
9.	16603/16604 Mangalore – Thiruvananthapuram – Mangalore Maveli Exp.	1 Sleeper Class	18.7.11 (Mangalore) 19.7.11 (Thiruvananthapuram)
10.	16629/16630 Thiruvananthapuram – Mangalore – Thiruvananthapuram Malabar Exp.	1 Sleeper Class	21.7.11 (Thiruvananthapuram) 20.7.11 (Mangalore)
11.	16315/16316 Bangalore – Kochuveli – Bangalore Tri-weekly Exp.	2 Sleeper Class	16.7.11 (Kochuveli) 17.7.11 (Bangalore)
12.	12084/12083 Coimbatore – Mayiladuthurai – Coimbatore Jan Shatabdi Exp.	1 Second Sitting	15.7.11 (Coimbatore) 15.7.11 (Mayiladuthurai)

Jasidih-Ghormara-Dumka New BG Line Opened for Traffic

New trains and special train schedule in this section is  announced by Eastern Railways. For full detail click the below link

Click here for detail time table schedule

AP Sampark Krinti Express To Stop at Manchiryal

Tirupat-Hazrat Nizamuddin Tirupati AP Sampark Kiranthi Express is provided with o­ne minute at Manchiryal with effect from 15th July, 2011 for a period of six months o­n an experimental basis.
Accdordingly,Train No. 12707 Tirupati-Hazrat Nizamuddin AP Sampark Kranthi Express will arrive / depart Manchiryal at 20 55 / 20 56 hrs. In the return direction, Train No. 12708 Hazrat Nizamuddin – Tirupati AP Sampark Kranthi Express will arrive / depart Manchiryal at 04 59 / 05 00 hrs.

ADDITIONAL STOPPAGES AT RUPNAGAR & UNNAO STATIONS

For the convenience and at the demand of rail users, Railways have decided to provide additional stoppages on experimental basis  for six months at Rupnagar station to train no 12325/12326 Kolkatta-NangalDam Express and Unnao station to train nos. 13237/ 13238 Patna – Mathura Express & 18191/18192Chappra-Kanpur Anwarganj Utsarg Express as per the programme:
The 12325 Kolkatta-NangalDam Express will arrive at Rupnagar at 02:13p.m. and will depart at 2:15 p.m. for onward journey to Anandpur Sahib . While in the return direction the 12326 Nangal Dam- Kolkata Express will arrive at Rupnagar at 8:01 a.m. and will depart 8.03 a.m.for onward journey to Sirhind.The train will stop for 2 minutes at Rupnagar station in both the directions..
The 13237 Patna – Mathura Express & 18191 Chappra-Kanpur Anwarganj Utsarg Express trains will arrive at Unnao station at 00.47 a.m. and 8.44 a.m. & depart at 00.49 a.m. & 8.46 a.m. respectively. While in the return direction the 13238 Mathura-Patna Express & 18192 Kanpura-Chhapra Utsarg Express will arrive at Unnao at 04.51 a.m. & 5.11 p.m. and will depart at 04.53 a.m. & 5.13 p.m. respectively. The 13237/13238 Patna – Mathura Express & 18191/18192Utsarg Express will stop at Unna for 2 minutes in both the directions.

EXTENSION OF HYDERABAD - SHRI CHHATRAPATI SHAHU MAHARAJ TERMINUS (KOLHAPUR) SPECIAL TRAIN

Railways have decided to extend the run of four days in a week special train between Hyderabad and Shri Chatrapati Sahu Maharaj Terminus (Kolhapur) to clear the extra rush of passengers upto 31.7.2011 Ex Hyderabad and upto 2.8.2011 Ex Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus (Kolhapur). The details are as under-
07143 Hyderabad - Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus (Kolhapur)Special train will leave Hyderabad at 23.30 hrs o­n every Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday upto 31.7.2011 and arrive Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus (Kolhapur) at 22.45 hrs next day. 07144 Shri ChhatrapatiShahu Maharaj Terminus (Kolhapur) - Hyderabad Special train will leave Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus (Kolhapur) at 07.30 hrs o­n every Thursday, Friday, Monday and Tuesday upto 2.8.2011 and arrive Hyderabad at 06.45 hrs next day. There is no change in the halts and composition of this special train.
Reservation: Bookings for Train No. 07144 open from 10.7.2011.

Secunderabad-Jaipur weekly Special Train Extended

In order to clear extra rush of passenger traffic, Train No. 09735 Secunderabad-Jaipur Weekly Special Train (on Mondays) is extended torun on11th ,18th, 25th July, and01stAugust, 2011. In the return direction, Train No. 09736 Jaipur-Secunderabad Weekly Special Train (on Saturdays) is extended to run on9th, 16th, 23rdand 30thJuly, 2011.

SCR to Run Nanded-Pandharpur Ashadhi Ekhadashi Special Trains

In order to clear extra rush of passenger traffic o­n the occasion of Ashadhi Ekadashi, South Central Railway will run special trains between Nanded and Pandharpur to the following schedule:-

Train No. 07501 Nanded-Pandharpur Ashadhi Ekadashi Special will depart Nanded at 21 30 hrs o­n 10th July, 2011 and arrive Pandharpur at 08 00 hrs o­n the next day. In the return direction, train No.07502 Pandharpur-Nanded Ashadhi Ekadashi Special Train will depart Pandharpur at 21 15 hrs o­n 11th July, 2011 and arrive Nanded at 09 00 hrs o­n the next day. Enroute, these trains will stop at Purna, Parbhani, Pokarninarsimha, Gangakher, Parli Vaijnath, Latur Road, Latur, Usmanabad, Barsi Town and Kuruwadi. These trains will have four Sleeper Class, five General Second class and two Second Class Luggage Cum Brake Van Coaches.

POONAM SPECIAL TO VIRAMGAM

For convenience of passengers, WR will run Poonam Special between Mumbai Central-Viramgam-Bandra Terminus.
Poonam Special Train No.09005 Dn will depart from Mumbai Central on 14th July, 2011 at 15.10 hrs and reach Viramgam at 04.20 hrs the next day. On its return journey, Poonam Special Train No.09006 Up will leave Viramgam on 15th July, 2011 at 15.50 hrs. and will arrive Bandra Terminus at 5.10 hrs, the next day. The train will have AC 3 Tier , sleeper class and second class general coaches. On its way, the train will halt at Borivali, Valsad, Surat, Vadodara and Ahmedabad in both directions. In the return direction the train will run upto Bandra Terminus.

The booking for the above services will be made available on all Passenger Reservation Centers from 09th July,2011.