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Railways Announces New Jalpaiguri-Gomti Nagar Special Train for Festive Season
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News18•06-10-2026, 18:09
Railways Announces New Jalpaiguri-Gomti Nagar Special Train for Festive Season
- •The Northeast Frontier Railway has announced the operation of a weekly festival special train between New Jalpaiguri and Gomti Nagar to manage extra passenger rush during Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath Puja.
- •Train number 05742 will depart from New Jalpaiguri every Sunday, operating from October 4 to November 29, 2026, while the return train number 05741 will start from Gomti Nagar every Monday.
- •The special train will complete 9 trips in both directions, featuring major stoppages including Siliguri Junction, Katihar, Chhapra, Gorakhpur, and Ayodhya Dham.
- •Comprising a total of 22 coaches, the train predominantly features 20 unreserved second-class coaches specifically arranged to assist general category passengers.
Key Questions Answered
Train number 05742 runs from New Jalpaiguri to Gomti Nagar every Sunday from October 4 to November 29, 2026, departing at 8:30 AM. The return service, train number 05741, departs Gomti Nagar every Monday at 12:20 PM and arrives in New Jalpaiguri on Tuesday.
The festival special train stops at Siliguri Junction, Thakurganj, Araria Court, Purnia, Katihar, Mansi, Khagaria, Samastipur, Hajipur, Chhapra, and Gorakhpur. It also routes through Basti, Mankapur, and Ayodhya Dham towards Gomti Nagar.
The special train consists of 22 total coaches, including 1 generator-cum-luggage van, 1 LSLRD coach, and 20 unreserved second-class coaches specifically arranged for general class passengers.
