Special Trains between Mumbai and Agra Cantonment / Habibganj

2021/02/31

15-02-2021

Special Trains between Mumbai and Agra Cantonment / Habibganj-Bookings open from 16.2.2021

Central Railway Press Release

Special Trains between Mumbai and Agra Cantonment / Habibganj

Railways will run special trains between Mumbai and Agra Cantonment / Habibganj to clear the extra rush of passengers as per details given below:

1. Mumbai- Agra Cantonment weekly special

• 02161 special will leave Lokmanya Tilak Terminus every Friday at 16.25 hrs with effect from 19.2.2021 until further advice and arrive Agra Cantonment at 15.05 hrs next day.
• 02162 special will leave Agra Cantonment every Saturday at 19.45 hrs with effect from 20.2.2021 and arrive Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 16.15 hrs next day.
• Halts: Thane, Kalyan, Nashik Road, Manmad, Jalgaon, Bhusaval, Burhanpur, Khandwa, Harda, Timarni, Itarsi, Habibganj, Bina, Jhansi, Dabra, Gwalior, Morena.
• Composition: o­ne AC-2 Tier, Four AC-3 Tier, 12 Sleeper Class, 3 second class seating.

2. Mumbai- Habibganj weekly special

• 02153 Special will leave Lokmanya Tilak Terminus every Thursday at 16.25 hrs with effect from 18.2.2021 until further advice and arrive Habibganj at 05.50 hrs next day.
• 02154 Special will leave Habibganj every Friday at 18.00 hrs with effect from 19.2.2021 until further advice and arrive Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 07.25 hrs next day.
• Halts: Thane, Kalyan, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Harda (for 02154 o­nly), Itarsi, Hoshangabad.
• Composition: o­ne AC-2 Tier, Four AC-3 Tier, 12 Sleeper Class, 3 second class seating.

Reservation: Bookings for fully reserved special trains no. 02161 and 02153 o­n normal fares will open from 16.02.2021 at all computerised reservation centres and o­n website www.irctc.co.in. 

For detailed timings at the halts of the above special trains, please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download NTES App

Only passengers having confirmed tickets will be permitted to board these special trains.

Passengers are advised to adhere all norms, SOPs related to COVID19 during the boarding, travel and at destination.

Source:Central Railway

 Students Permitted to travel in Chennai Suburban Network From 15.02.2021

462/2020-21

13-02-2021

Chennai

Students permitted to travel in Chennai Suburban Network

In view of popular demand, Students will be permitted to travel in Chennai Suburban train services effective from 15th February, 2021.  Students, both male and female, will be allowed to travel throughout the day including peak hours in Chennai suburban trains. 

Students are required to carry valid Photo Identity Card issued by their educational institution and produce the same at ticket booking counters while purchasing tickets or passes.  The ID card should also be produced along with ticket/pass during journey for verification by Ticket examiner.

Students are requested to strictly adhere to all the COVID standard safety protocols such as wearing of masks and social distancing.  

In view of COVID pandemic situation, Southern Railway has been permitting various categories of passengers in a phased manner in Chennai Suburban services.  It may be noted that all women passengers have already been allowed to travel in Chennai Suburban train services throughout the day without time restrictions.

Source:Southern Railway

 Chennai Metro Train Fare Are Revised w.e.f 22.02.2021

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 LokmanyaTilak Terminus-Faizabad SuperFast Weekly Special Train

2021/02/38

18-02-2021

Running of Weekly Superfast Special Train between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Faizabad- Bookings open from 20.02.2021

Central Railway Press Release

Running of Weekly Superfast Special Train between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Faizabad

Railways have decided to run weekly superfast special train between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Faizabad until further advice to clear the extra rush of passengers as per details given below:

02049 Weekly superfast special will leave Lokmanya Tilak Teminus every Monday at 13.40 hrs with effect from 22.2.2021 until further advice and arrive Faizabad at 17.30 hrs next day.

02050 Weekly superfast special will leave Faizabad every Tuesday at 22.45 hrs with effect from 23.2.2021 until further advice and arrive Lokmanya Tilak Teminus at 03.45 hrs o­n third day.

Halts: Kalyan, Nashik Road, Jalgaon, Bhusaval, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Katni, Satna, Manikpur, Prayagraj, Janghai, Mariahu, Jaunpur, Shahganj and Akbarpur

Composition: o­ne AC-2Tier, Four AC-3 Tier, 12 Sleeper class, 3 Second class seating

Reservation: Bookings for fully reserved superfast special train no. 02049 on normal fare will open from 20.02.2021 at all computerised reservation centres and o­n website www.irctc.co.in. 

For detailed timings at the halts of the above special train, please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download NTES App

Only passengers having confirmed tickets will be permitted to board these special trains.

Passengers are advised to adhere all norms, SOPs related to COVID19 during the boarding, travel and at destination.

Source:Central Railway

 Mega Block on 21.02.2021

2021/02/36

18-02-2021

Mega Block on 21.2.2021

Central RailwayPress Release

Mega Block o­n 21.2.2021

Central Railway will operate Mega Block o­n its suburban sections for carrying out maintenance work o­n 21.2.2021.

During the block period, Dn fast services leaving Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai will be diverted o­n Dn slow line, will halt at their scheduled halts and arrive destination 15 minutes behind schedule. 

Up fast services arriving Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai will be diverted o­n Up slow line, will halt at their scheduled halts and arrive destination 15 minutes behind schedule.

Harbour Line – Kurla- Vashi Up & Dn harbour lines from 11.10 am to 04.10 pm

During the block period, Dn Harbour line services to Vashi /Belapur/Panvel leaving Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai and Up Harbour line  services for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai leaving Panvel/Belapur/Vashi  will remain suspended

However, Special services will run between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus-Kurla and Vashi-Panvel sections during the block period.

Harbour line passengers are permitted to travel via Main Line and Transharbour line from 10.00 am to 4.30 pm during block period.         

These maintenance mega blocks are essential for infrastructure upkeep and safety. Passengers are requested to bear with the Railway Administration for the inconvenience caused.

Source:Central Railway

 Special Train Between Howrah and Radhikapur

ER TO RUN SPECIAL TRAIN BETWEEN HOWRAH  & RADHIKAPUR

Kolkata, February 18, 2021:

To clear the extra rush of the passengers, Eastern Railway will run special train between Howrah & Radhikapur.

03053 Howrah–Radhikapur special will leave Howrah daily at 08:35 hrs.  w.e.f. 22.02.2021 till further advice to reach Radhikapur at 19:15 hrs. o­n the same day and 03054 Radhikapur-Howrah special will leave Radhikapur daily at 11:15 hrs. w.e.f. 23.02.2021 till further advice to reach Howrah at 22:40 hrs. o­n the same day.

The train will stop at Barddhaman, Bolpur (Santiniketan), Prantik, Sainthia, Rampurhat , Pakur, New Farakka, Malda Town, Samsi, Barsoi Jn., Raiganj and Kaliyaganj Stations enroute in both direction .

Booking of the above special train will be available through PRS counters and internet o­n and from 19.02.2021 at 08:00 hrs. Tatkal quota will be available. Normal fare will be realized for the special train.

Source:Eastern Railway

Fully Air-conditioned Weekly Special Trains between Nagpur and Madgaon- Bookings open from 17.2.2021

2021/02/33

15-02-2021

Fully Air-conditioned Weekly Special Trains between Nagpur and Madgaon- Bookings open from 17.2.2021

Central Railway Press Release

Fully Air-conditioned Weekly Special Trains between Nagpur and Madgaon

Railways have decided to run fully air-conditioned weekly special trains between Nagpur and Madgaon to clear the extra rush of passengers as per details given below:

• 01237 AC weekly special will leave Nagpur every Saturday at 15.50 hrs from 20.2.2021 to 27.3.2021 and arrive Madgaon at 16.40 hrs next day.
• 01238 AC weekly special will leave Madgaon every Sunday at 19.40 hrs from 21.2.2021 to 28.3.2021 and arrive Nagpur at 20.30 hrs next day.
• Halts: Wardha, Badnera, Akola, Bhusaval, Nasik Road, Kalyan, Panvel, Roha, Mangaon, Khed, Chiplun, Sangameshwar Road, Ratnagiri, Rajapur Road, Vaibhavwadi Road, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal, Sawantwadi Road, Thivim and Karmali.
• Composition: 13 AC-3Tier

Reservation: Bookings for fully reserved AC special train no. 01237 on special charges with ARP of 10 days, will open from 17.02.2021 at all computerised reservation centres and o­n website www.irctc.co.in. 

For detailed timings at the halts of the above special train, please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download NTES App

Only passengers having confirmed tickets will be permitted to board these special trains.

Passengers are advised to adhere all norms, SOPs related to COVID19 during the boarding, travel and at destination.

Source:Central Railway

 Inaugural Special Train between Mau-AnandVihar

Ministry of Railways

Shri Piyush Goyal Flags Off Mau-Anand Vihar Terminus Biweekly Special train through Video Conferencing

The train will connect Mau with National Capital & bring socio economic development in the Purvanchal region

Local industries in this region shall get the boost with improved connectivity

Posted On: 14 FEB 2021 6:32PM by PIB Delhi

The Union Minister of Railways, Commerce & Industry and Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Shri Piyush Goyal flagged off Mau-Anand Vihar Biweekly Special train through video conferencing today along with other dignitaries present at the event.

Speaking on the occasion, Hon'ble Minister Shri Piyush Goyal said, "This new train connecting Mau with Anand Vihar will fulfill the long pending demand of the people of the Purvanchal. The new train will boost economy of this region. In the present Government under PM Shri Narendra Modi, the budget allocation for Rail projects in Uttar Pradesh has been increased to ten times as compared to 2009-14. This shows the commitment of the Government for development of infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh."

The train will connect Mau with National Capital & bring socio economic development in the Purvanchal region.Local industries in the region shall get the boost with improved connectivity.

Train no. 05139 Mau-Anand Vihar Terminus shall depart from Mau on every Tuesday and Friday at 20.50 hrs and shall reach Anand Vihar Terminus next day at 11:30 hrs.

Train no. 05140 Anand Vihar-Mau Biweekly Special shall depart from Anand Vihar terminus on every Wednesday and Saturday at 16:45 hrs and shall reach Mau at 06:20 hrs next day.

This train will have total 21 LHB Coaches. It shall have stoppages at Aunrihar, Jaunpur, Sultanpur, Lucknow and Kanpur Central stations enroute in both directions.

Today, this train is being run as “Inaugural Special Train”.

Source:PIBNEWS

Daily Special Trains between Mumbai and Gorakhpur with revised timings, train numbers and composition

2021/02/28

12-02-2021

Daily Special Trains between Mumbai and Gorakhpur with revised timings, train numbers and composition

Central Railway Press Release

Daily Special Trains between Mumbai and Gorakhpur with revised timings, train numbers and composition

Railways have decided to run daily special trains between Mumbai and Gorakhpur with revised timings, train numbers and composition as per details given below:

1. Train no 02542 / 02541 will now run as 02103 / 02104 Daily Superfast Special

02103 Daily special will now leave Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 05.23 hrs with effect from 11.4.2021 until further advice and arrive Gorakhpur at 11.45 hrs next day.

02104 Daily special will now leave Gorakhpur at 22.30 hrs with effect from 12.4.2021 until further advice and arrive Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 04.35 hrs o­n third day.

Halts: Bhusaval, Khandwa, Itarsi, Bhopal, Jhansi, Orai, Pokhrayan, Kanpur Central, Aishbagh, Badshah Nagar, Gonda, Babhnan, Basti and Khalilabad

Revised Composition: One AC-2 Tier, Four AC-3 Tier, 10 Sleeper Class, 4 second class seating.

2. Train no 01015 / 01016 will now run as 02538 / 02537 Daily Superfast Special

02538 Daily special will now leave Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 00.35 hrs with effect from 13.4.2021 until further advice and arrive Gorakhpur at 07.05 hrs next day.

02537 Daily special will now leave Gorakhpur at 17.45 hrs with effect from 11.4.2021 until further advice and arrive Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 00.10 hrs o­n third day.

Halts : Thane, Kalyan, Nasik Road, Manmad, Chalisgaon, Pachora, Jalgaon, Bhusaval, Raver, Burhanpur,  Khandwa, Khirkiya, Harda, Timarni,  Itarsi, Hoshangabad, Mandideep, Habibganj, Bhopal, Vidisha, Ganj Basoda, Bina, Lalitpur, Jhansi, Orai, Kalpi,  Kanpur Central, Unnao,  Aishbagh, Badshah Nagar, Barabanki, Gonda, Mankapur, Babhnan, Basti and Khalilabad

Revised Composition: Two AC-2 Tier, Six AC-3 Tier, 7 Sleeper Class, 4 second class seating and o­ne pantry car.

Note:

There will be no trips of 01015 special from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus o­n 9.4.2021 and 10.4.2021 and 02542 special from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus o­n 9.4.2021, 10.4.2021 and 11.4.2021

Reservation: Bookings for fully reserved special trains no 02103 and 02538 on normal fare will open o­n 15.2.2021 at all computerised reservation centres and o­n website www.irctc.co.in.

For detailed timings at halts of special trains please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download NTES App

Only passengers having confirmed tickets will be permitted to board these special trains.

Passengers are advised to adhere all norms, SOPs related to COVID19 during the boarding, travel and at destination.

Source:Central Railway

 Clarification about resumption of full passenger train services

463/2020-21

13-02-2021

Chennai

Clarification about resumption of full passenger train services

There have been a series of reports in the media about resumption of full passenger train services from a given April date.

Clarification is constantly being given to the media about it for last few days. It is being reiterated again that no such date has been fixed for resumption of all passenger trains operations.

Railways has been increasing the number of train services in a graded manner.

Already more than 65% trains are running. More than 250 plus were added in January alone. More will be added gradually.

All factors need to be taken care off and inputs of all stake holders are to be factored.

All are requested to avoid speculation. Media and public will be duly informed as and when such a decision is taken.

Source:Southern Railway

 Advance Reservation Period of Select Special Trains increased from 10 days to 120 days

2021/02/22

09-02-2021

Advance Reservation Period of Select Special Trains increased from 10 days to 120 days

Central Railway Press Release

Advance Reservation Period of Select Special Trains increased from 10 days to 120 days

Railways have earlier announced 10 days as the Advance Reservation Period (ARP) for booking of tickets in select special trains.Now it is decided to increase the ARP to 120 days for following trains with effect from 10.2.2021.

a) 07415 Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus Kolhapur – Tirupati Special

b) 07618 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai – Hazur Sahib Nanded Special

c) 02729 Pune-Hazur Sahib Nanded Special

d) 02236 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Secunderabad Special

e) 07613 Panvel- Hazur Sahib Nanded Special

f) 02766 Amravati-Tirupati Festival Special

Bookings for all above special trains with Advance Reservation Period of 120 days will open o­n 10.2.2021 at all computerised reservation centres and o­n website www.irctc.co.in.

Source:Central Railway

 Mega Block on 14.02.2021

2021/02/27

12-02-2021

Mega Block on 14.2.2021

Central Railway Press Release

Central Railway will operate Mega Block o­n its suburban sections for carrying out maintenance work o­n 14.2.2021.

Matunga - Mulund Up and Dn fast lines from 11.05 am to 4.05 pm

Dn fast services leaving Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai from 10.25 am to 3.44 pm will be diverted o­n Dn slow line at Matunga and will halt as per their respective schedule halts  from Sion to Mulund and will arrive destination 15 minutes behind schedule.  Fast trains beyond Thane will be re-diverted o­n Dn fast line at Mulund. 

Up fast services leaving Thane from 10.46 am to 3.26 pm will be diverted o­n Up slow line at Mulund and will halt as per their respective schedule halts from Mulund to Dadar stations and will be re-diverted o­n Up fast line at Parel. The services will arrive destination 15 minutes behind schedule. 

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus – Chunabhatti / Bandra Dn harbour line from 11.40 am to 4.40 pm &
Chunabhatti / Bandra- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Up harbour line from 11.10 am to 4.10 pm

• Dn Harbour line services to Vashi /Belapur/Panvel leaving Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai/Vadala Road from 11.34 am to 4.47 pm and 
• Dn Harbour line services to Bandra/Goregaon leaving Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai from 09.56 am to 4.43 pm will remain suspended.
• Up Harbour line services for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai leaving Panvel/Belapur/Vashi  from 9.53 am to 3.20 pm and 
• Up Harbour line services for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai leaving Goregaon/ Bandra from 10.45 am to 4.58 pm will remain suspended.

Harbour line passengers are permitted to travel via Main Line and Western Railway from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm o­n block day.                

These maintenance mega blocks are essential for infrastructure upkeep and safety. Passengers are requested to bear with the Railway Administration for the inconvenience caused.

Source:Central Railway

 Unreserved Tickets (Except Season Tickets and Platform Tickets)Through UTS on Mobile App

460/2020-21

10-02-2021

Chennai

ACTIVATING FACILITY TO BOOK UNRESERVED TICKETS THROUGH UTSONMOBILE APP

Based o­n popular demand, Southern Railway will be extending  booking of unreserved tickets (except Season Tickets & Platform Tickets)  through UTS o­n Mobile App with effect from 11-02-2021 in suburban area of Chennai  covered by EMU services (viz.. for  all stations in Chennai Beach to Tirumalpur section, Chennai Central to Tiruttani section, Royapuram to Sulurpeta  Section  & Chennai Beach to Velachery Section).

UTS o­n Mobile App can be downloaded from Google Play Store and Apple Store. Tickets can be booked using UTS o­n Mobile App from anywhere within the periphery of 5kms from the station premises. In view of the o­ngoing pandemic of COVID issue of tickets will be restricted during peak hours (i.e from 06.30 hrs to 09.30 hrs & 16.00 hrs to 19.00 hrs. Passengers are encouraged to avail the services of UTS o­n Mobile app for unreserved tickets in order to avoid large queues at Stations. UTS o­n Mobile App provides multiple e-payment options for topping of Rail Wallet including payment of cash at counters and e-payment options through IRCTC website i.e. www.irctc.co.in. Railway offers a 5% bonus for all R-Wallet transactions i.e. if R-wallet recharge is done for Rs.100/-, tickets can be booked up to  Rs. 105/-.

Source:Southern Railway

 Howrah-Danbad Special Train to be Restored -Eastern Railway

HOWRAH – DHANBAD SUPERFAST SPECIAL TRAIN TO BE RESTORED

Kolkata, February 10, 2021:

To fulfil the long standing aspiration of people 03387/03388 Howrah- Dhanbad-Howrah fully reserved superfast special train has been restored from Howrah o­n 14.02.2021 and from Dhanbad o­n 13.02.2021. The train will provide easy communication for office goers and daily commuters between Howrah & Dhanbad.

• 03387 Howrah- Dhanbad superfast special train will leave Howrah at 06:15 hrs. to reach Dhanbad at 11:18 hrs. o­n the same day. 03388 Dhanbad –Howrah superfast special train will leave Dhanbad at 16:20 hrs. to reach Howrah at 21:20 hrs. o­n the same day.
• For the convenience of the intermediate passengers the train will stop at Seoraphuli, Bandel, Barddhaman, Mankar, Panagarh, Durgapur, Waria, Andal Jn, Raniganj, Asansol Jn, Sitarampur, Kulti, Barakar, Kumardubi stations enroute in both direction.

The date of booking of tickets for the above special Trains will be notified shortly.

Source:Eastern Railway

Daily Special Express Train Between Hubballi and Gangavathi

 RUNNING OF DAILY SPECIAL EXPRESS BETWEEN SSS HUBBALLI AND GANGAVATHI

South Western Railway has decided to run Train No. 07303/07304 SSS Hubballi –  Gangavathi – SSS Hubballi Daily Special Express with normal fare as detailed below:-

• Train No. 07303 SSS Hubballi – Gangavathi Special Express will depart daily from Hubballi 17:20 hrs and arrive Gangavathi at 21:00 hrs o­n the same day with effect commencing journey from SSS Hubballi from 05.02.2021 to until further advice.
• En route the train will arrive/depart Sisvinhalli – 17:39/17:40 hrs, Annigeri – 17:49/17:50 hrs, Gadag – 18:18/18:20 hrs, Bhanapur – 18:56/18:57 hrs, Koppal – 19:13/19:15 hrs, Ginigera – 19:28/19:30 hrs, Budagumpa – 19:44/19:45 hrs, Jabbalgudda – 19:59/20:00 hrs and Chikkabenakal – 20:15/20:16 hrs.
• In the return direction Train No. 07304 Gangavathi – SSS Hubballi Special Express will depart daily from Gangavathi 06:00 hrs and arrive Hubballi at 09:30 hrs o­n the same day with effect commencing journey from Gangavathi from 06.02.2021 to until further advice.
• En route the train will arrive/depart Chikkabenakal – 06:13/06:14 hrs, Jabbalgudda – 06:24/06:25 hrs, Budagumpa – 06:36/06:37 hrs, Ginigera – 06:46/06:48 hrs, Koppal – 06:58/07:00 hrs, Bhanapur – 07:11/07:12 hrs, Gadag – 07:53/07:55 hrs, Annigeri – 08:19/08:20 hrs and Sisvinhalli – 08:29/08:30 hrs.

The train will have a composition of 11 coaches comprising of ONE Second Class Sleeper Coach, EIGHTGeneral Second Class Coaches and TWO Second Class Luggage Cum Brake Vans.

All the norms of the State and Central Government regarding Covid-19 including social distancing, sanitization etc., may be followed in the trains and at the Railway stations. The train will have fully reserved service.

Source:South Western Railway

Source:South Western Railway

Humsafar Superfast Express Special Train Between Patna and Banaswadi-South Western Railway

RUNNING OF HUMSAFAR SUPERFAST EXPRESS SPECIAL TRAIN BETWEEN PATNA AND BANASWADI

It is decided to run Train No. 03253/03254 Patna – Banaswadi – Patna Humsafar Superfast Express special as detailed below:-

Train No. 03253 Patna – Banaswadi Weekly Humsafar Superfast Express Special will depart from Patna 20:25 hrs o­n every Thursday and arrive Banaswadi at 17:00 hrs o­n the respective Saturday with effect commencing journey from Patna from 11.02.2021 to until further advice.

Enroute the train will arrive/depart Ara – 21:01/21:03 hrs, Buxar – 21:46/21:48 hrs, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhaya – 23:45/23:55 hrs, Prayagraj Chheoki – 02:05/02:10 hrs, Satna – 05:10/05:15 hrs, Katni – 06:30/06:35 hrs, Jabalpur – 08:00/08:10 hrs, Pipariya – 10:13/10:15 hrs, Itarasi – 12:25/12:35 hrs, Betul - 14:08/14:10 hrs, Nagpur – 16:50/16:55 hrs, Chandrapur – 19:43/19:45 hrs, Balharshah – 21:10/21:15 hrs, Warangal – 00:18/00:20 hrs, Vijayawada – 03:45/03:55 hrs, Gudur – 08:18/08:20 hrs, Perambur – 10:40/10:45 hrs, Katpadi – 12:30/12:50 hrs, Jolapettai – 14:08/14:10 hrs and Krishnarajapuram – 16:24/16:25 hrs.

In the return direction Train No. 03254 Banaswadi – Patna Weekly Humsafar Superfast Express Special will depart from Banaswadi 13:50 hrs o­n every Sunday and arrive Patna at 10:10 hrs o­n the respective Tuesday with effect commencing journey from Banaswadi from 14.02.2021 to until further advice.

Enroute the train will arrive/depart Krishnarajapuram – 14:09/14:10 hrs, Jolapettai – 16:25/16:30 hrs, Katpadi – 17:40/17:45 hrs, Arakkonam – 18:55/19:00 hrs, Perambur – 20:05/20:10 hrs, Vijayawada – 02:30/02:40 hrs, Warangal – 05:23/05:25 hrs, Balharshah – 10:00/10:05 hrs, Chandrapur – 10:23/10:25 hrs, Nagpur – 13:05/13:10 hrs, Betul - 15:40/15:42 hrs, Itarasi – 18:40/18:50 hrs, Pipariya – 19:43/19:45 hrs, Jabalpur – 22:30/22:40 hrs, Katni – 23:50/23:55 hrs, Satna – 01:15/01:20 hrs, Prayagraj Chheoki – 04:22/04:27 hrs, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhaya – 07:03/07:13 hrs, Buxar – 08:18/08:20 hrs and Ara – 08:58/09:00 hrs.

The train will have a composition of 18 coaches comprising of SIXTEEN AC 3 - Tier Coaches and TWO Luggage cum Brake - Vans with Generator.

All the norms of the State and Central Government regarding Covid-19 including social distancing, sanitization etc., should must be followed in the trains and at the Railway stations. The train will have fully reserved service.

Source:South Western Railway

Cancelled Train/Partial Cancelled Train and Diversion of Trains Due to Non Interlocking work 

Press Release No. 379

10-02-2021

Hubballi

Press Release No. 379, CANCELLATION / PARTIAL CANCELLATION / DIVERSION / REGULATION OF TRAINS                

CANCELLATION / PARTIAL CANCELLATION / DIVERSION / REGULATION OF TRAINS

The following trains will be cancelled / partially cancelled / diverted / regulated o­n the dates mentioned against each due to Pre Non - Interlocking work from 14.02.2021 to 17.02.2021 and Non Interlocking work from 18.02.2021 to 24.02.2021 with respect to commissioning of Hubballi Yard remodelling work as detailed below:-

CANCELLATION:-

1.  Train No. 07301/07302 Mysuru – Dharwad – Mysuru Express Special commencing journey from 16.02.2021 to 24.02.2021 (9 days) from Mysuru and from 17.02.2021 to 25.02.2021 (9 days) from Dharwad will remain cancelled.

2.  Train No. 07317/07318 SSS Hubballi - Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - SSS Hubballi Express Special commencing journey from 16.02.2021 to 25.02.2021 (10 days) from Hubballi and 17.02.2021 to 26.02.2021 (10 days) from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus will remain cancelled.

3.  Train No. 07319 / 07320 SSS Hubballi - Hyderabad - Hubballi Express Special commencing journey 17.02.2021 to 24.02.2021 (8 days) from SSS Hubballi and 18.02.2021 to 25.02.2021 (8 days) from Hyderabad will remain cancelled.

4.  Train No. 07225 / 07226 Vijayawada - SSS Hubballi - Vijayawada Express Special commencing journey from 16.02.2021 to 23.02.2021 (8 days) from Vijayawada and from 17.02.2021 to 24.02.2021 (8 days) from SSS Hubballi will remain cancelled.

5.  Train No. 07303 / 07304 SSS Hubballi – Gangavathi – SSS Hubballi Special Express commencing journey from 16.02.2021 to 25.02.2021 (10 days) from SSS Hubballi and from 17.02.2021 to 26.02.2021 (10 days) from Gangavathi will remain cancelled.

6.  Train No. 07337/07338 SSS Hubballi – Ballari - SSS Hubballi Passenger Special commencing journey from 17.02.2021 to 25.02.2021 (9 days) from both sides will remain cancelled.

7.  Train No. 07415 / 07416 Tirupati - Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus Kolhapur - Tirupati Express Special commencing journey from Tirupati o­n 22.02.2021 & 23.02.2021 (2 days) and from Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus Kolhapur o­n 23.02.2021 & 24.02.2021 (2 days) will remain cancelled.

8.  Train No. 06507 / 06508 Jodhpur – KSR Bengaluru – Jodhpur Express Special commencing journey from Jodhpur o­n 18.02.2021 & 20.02.2021 (2 days) and from KSR Bengaluru o­n 15.02.2021 & 17.02.2021 (2 days) will remain cancelled.

9.  Train No. 06506 / 06505 KSR Bengaluru – Gandhidham – KSR Bengaluru Express Special commencing journey from KSR Bengaluru o­n 20.02.2021 (1 day) and from Gandhidham o­n 23.02.2021 (1 day) will remain cancelled.

10.  Train No. 06210 / 06209 Mysuru - Ajmer – Mysuru Express Special commencing journey  from Mysuru o­n 16.02.2021 & 18.02.2021 (2 days) and from Ajmer o­n 19.02.2021 &  21.02.2021 (2 days) will remain cancelled.

PARTIAL CANCELLATION:-

1.  Train No. 06581 SSS Hubballi – Mysuru Express Special commencing journey from SSS Hubballi from 17.02.2021 to 24.02.2021 (8 days) will be partially cancelled between SSS Hubballi and Hosapete. The train will be originated from Hosapete at it’s scheduled time instead of Hubballi.

2.  Train No. 06582 Mysuru – SSS Hubballi Express Special commencing journey from Mysuru from 16.02.2021 to 23.02.2021 (8 days) will be partially cancelled between Hosapete and SSS Hubballi. The train will be short terminated at Hosapete.

3.  Train No. 02079 KSR Bengaluru – SSS Hubballi Janshatabdi Superfast Express Special commencing journey from KSR Bengaluru from 17.02.2021 to 24.02.2021 (8 days) will be partially cancelled between Haveri and  SSS Hubballi. The train will be short terminated at Haveri.

4.  Train No. 02080 SSS Hubballi – KSR Bengaluru Janshatabdi Superfast Express Special commencing journey from SSS Hubballi  from 17.02.2021 to 24.02.2021 (8 days) will be partially cancelled between SSS Hubballi and Haveri. The train will be originated from Haveri at it’s scheduled time instead of SSS Hubballi.

5.  Train No. 07318 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus – SSS Hubballi Express Special commencing journey from Lokmanya Tilak terminus o­n 16.02.2021 (1 day) will be partially cancelled between Dharwad and SSS Hubballi.

PARTIAL CANCELLATION / DIVERSION:-

1.  Train No. 06581 Hubballi – Mysuru Express Special commencing journey from Hubballi from 18.02.2021 to 24.02.2021 will be partially cancelled between Hubballi and Hosapete and diverted to run via Ballari, Rayadurg, Chikjajur, Arsikere, Tumakuru and Yesvantpur skipping stoppages at Guntakal, Anantpur, Dharmavaram, Penukonda, Hindupur, Gauribidanur, Dodballapur and Yelahanka.

2.  Train No. 06582 Mysuru – Hubballi Express Special commencing journey from Mysuru from 18.02.2021 to 23.02.2021 will be partially cancelled between Hosapete and Hubballi and diverted to run via Yesvantpur, Tumakuru, Arsikere, Chikjajur, Rayadurg and Ballari and skipping stoppages at Yelahanka, Dodballapur, Gauribidanur, Hindupur, Penukonda, , Dharmavaram, Anantpur and Guntakal.

DIVERSION:-

1.  Train No. 04806 Barmer – Yesvantpur AC Special Weekly Express commencing journey from Barmer o­n 18.02.2021 (1 day) will be diverted to run via Gadag, Hosapete, Kotturu, Amaravathi Colony and Davangere skipping stoppage at Hubballi.

2.  Train No. 04805 Yesvantpur – Barmer Express Special commencing journey from Yesvantpur o­n 22.02.2021 (1 day) will be diverted to run via Davangere, Amaravathi Colony, Kotturu, Hosapete and Gadag skipping stoppage at Hubballi.

3.  Train No. 06535 Mysuru – Solapur Golgumbaz Express Special commencing journey from Mysuru from 16.02.2021 to 24.02.2021 (9 days) will be diverted to run via Davangere, Amaravathi Colony, Kotturu, Hosapete and Gadag skipping stoppage at Harihar, Ranibennur, Haveri and Hubballi.

4.  Train No. 06536 Solapur – Mysuru Golgumbaz Express Special commencing journey from Solapur from 17.02.2021 to 24.02.20212021 (8 days) will be diverted to run via Gadag, Hosapete, Kotturu, Amaravathi Colony and Davangere skipping stoppage at Hubballi, Haveri, Ranibennur and Harihar.

5.  Train No. 06588 Bikaner – Yesvantpur Bi - Weekly Express Special commencing journey from Bikaner o­n 16.02.2021 and 21.01.2021 will be diverted to run via Gadag, Hosapete, Kotturu, Amaravathi Colony and Davangere skipping stoppages at Hubballi and Ranibennur.

6.  Train No. 06587 Yesvantpur – Bikaner Bi - Weekly Express Special commencing journey from Yesvantpur o­n 19.02.2021 and 21.02.2021 will be diverted to run via Davangere, Amaravathi Colony, Kotturu, Hosapete and Gadag skipping stoppages at Ranibennur and Hubballi.

7.  Train No. 06206 Ajmer – KSR Bengaluru Weekly Festival Special Express commencing journey from Ajmer o­n 22.02.2021 will be diverted to run via Pune, Daund, Kurduvadi, Solapur, Wadi and Guntakal skipping stoppage at Satara, Karad, Sangli, Miraj, Belagavi, Londa, Dharwad, Hubballi, Gadag, Koppal, Hosapete and Ballari.

8.  Train No.06533 Jodhpur - KSR Bengaluru Weekly Festival Special Express commencing journey from Jodhpur o­n 17.02.2021 will be diverted to run via Pune, Daund, Kurduvadi, Solapur, Wadi and Guntakal skipping stoppage at Satara, Miraj, Belagavi, Londa, Dharwad, Hubballi, Gadag, Koppal, Hosapete and Ballari.

9.  Train No. 06249 Yesvantpur – Hazrat Nizamuddin Sampark Kranti Superfast Festival Special Express commencing journey from Yesvantpur o­n 17.02.2021, 19.02.2021, 20.02.2021, 21.02.2021 & 22.02.2021 will be diverted to run via Davangere, Amaravathi Colony, Kotturu and Hosapete skipping stoppages at Haveri,  Hubballi, Gadag and Koppal.

10.  Train No. 06250 Hazrat Nizamuddin – Yesvantpur Sampark Kranti Superfast Festival Special Express commencing journey from Hazrat Nizamuddin o­n 16.02.2021, 18.02.2021, 20.02.2021, 21.02.2021 & 22.02.2021 will be diverted to run via Hosapete, Kotturu, Amaravathi Colony and Davangere skipping stoppages at Koppal, Gadag, Hubballi, Haveri.

11.  Train No. 00624 Kacheguda - Vasco Da Gama Weekly Parcel Express commencing journey from Kacheguda o­n 19.02.2021 will be diverted to run via Kusugal Bye-pass skipping stoppage at Hubballi.

12.  Train No. 00623 Vasco Da Gama – Kacheguda Weekly Parcel Express commencing journey from Vasco Da Gama o­n 20.02.2021 will be diverted to run via Kusugal Bye-pass skipping stoppage at Hubballi.

REGULATION:-

1.  Train No.06590 Miraj - KSR Bengaluru Daily Express Special commencing journey from Miraj o­n 23.02.2021 & 24.02.2021 will be regulated 60 minutes at enroute stations before Hubballi.

2.  Train No.02629 Yesvantpur – Hazrat Nizamuddin Samparkkranti Express Special commencing journey from Yesvantpur o­n 23.02.2021 will be regulated 60 minutes at enroute stations before Hubballi.

3.  Train No. 06523 Yesvantpur – H. Nizamuddin Bi-weekly Express Special commencing journey from Yesvantpur o­n 24.02.2021 will be regulated 60 minutes at enroute stations before Hubballi.

4.  Train No. 06524 Hazrat Nizamuddin – Yesvantpur Express commencing journey from Hazrat Nizamuddin o­n 23.02.2020 will be regulated 60 minutes at enroute stations before Hubballi.

Source:South Western Railway

Special Train Between Sealdah and Alipurduar Junction

 SPECIAL TRAIN TO RUN BETWEEN SEALDAH & ALIPURDUAR JN.

Kolkata, February 08, 2021:

To clear the extra rush of the passengers, Eastern Railway will run special train between Sealdah & Alipurduar Jn.

• 05481 Alipurduar Jn.- Sealdah  Special will   leave Alipurduar Jn at 12:15 hrs. o­n 09.02.2021 & 10.02.2021 ( 02 trips ) to reach Sealdah at 07:15 hrs. o­n the next day.
• 05482 Sealdah - Alipurduar Jn. Special will   leave Sealdah at 07:30 hrs. o­n 12.02.2021 & 13.02.2021 (02 trips) to reach Alipurduar Jn. at 01:00 hrs.( midnight) o­n the next day.

The date of booking of tickets for the above special Trains will be notified shortly.  

Source:Eastern Railway

 Janshatabdi Special Train Between Mumbai and Jalna -Bookings open from 12.2.2021

2021/02/25

11-02-2021

Running of Daily Janshatabdi Special Train between Mumbai and Jalna - Bookings open from 12.2.2021

Central Railway  Press Release 

Running of Daily Janshatabdi Special Train between Mumbai and Jalna 

Railways have decided to run Daily Janshatabdi special train between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai and Jalna until further advice to clear the extra rush of passengers as per details given below:

• 02271 Janshatabdi special will leave Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai at 12.10 hrs daily with effect from 14.2.2021 until further advice and arrive Jalna at 19.45 hrs same day.
• 02272 Janshatabdi special will leave Jalna at 08.30 hrs daily with effect from 14.2.2021 until further advice and arrive Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai at 16.20 hrs same day.
• Halts: Dadar, Thane, Kalyan, Nashik Road, Manmad, Aurangabad.
• Composition: Three AC chair cars and 17 Second class seating.

Reservation: Bookings for fully reserved special train no. 02271 o­n normal fare will open from 12.02.2021 at all computerised reservation centres and o­n website www.irctc.co.in.  

For detailed timings at the halts of the above special trains, please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download NTES App

Only passengers having confirmed tickets will be permitted to board these special trains.

Passengers are advised to adhere all norms, SOPs related to COVID19 during the boarding, travel and at destination.

Source:Central Railway

Revised dates of Commencement of Additional Special Trains between Mumbai – Mysuru and Mumbai - Puducherry

2021/02/24

11-02-2021

Revised dates of Commencement of Additional Special Trains between Mumbai – Mysuru and Mumbai - Puducherry

Central Railway

Press Release

Revised dates of Commencement of Additional Special Trains between Mumbai – Mysuru and Mumbai - Puducherry

Railways have revised the dates of commencement of additional weekly trains between Mumbai –Mysuru and Mumbai- Puducherry due to yard remodelling work at Hubballi. The details are given below:

A) Dadar-Mysuru Jn Weekly Special

01035 Weekly special will now leave Dadar with effect from 25.2.2021 (instead of 11.2.2021) until further advice.

01036 Weekly special will leave Mysuru Jn. with effect from 28.2.2021 (instead of 14.2.2021) until further advice. 

B) Dadar-Puducherry Tri-weekly Special

01005  Tri-weekly special will leave Dadar with effect from 26.2.2021 (instead of 14.2.2021) until further advice. 

01006 Tri-weekly special will leave Puducherry  with effect from 28.2.2021(instead of 16.2.2021) until further advice. 

There is no change in the Timings, Halts and Composition of the above trains.

Note:  Passengers who have already booked by 01035 for the trips o­n 11.2.2021 and 18.2.2021 can obtain full refund, as the trips are cancelled.  Inconvenience caused is regretted.

For detailed timings at halts of special trains please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download NTES App

Only passengers having confirmed tickets will be permitted to board these special trains.

Passengers are advised to adhere all norms, SOPs related to COVID19 during the boarding, travel and at destination.

Daily Superfast Special Train between Pune and Howrah - Bookings open from 12.2.2021

2021/02/26

11-02-2021

Running of Daily Superfast Special Train between Pune and Howrah - Bookings open from 12.2.2021

Central Railway  Press Release 

Running of Daily Superfast Special Train between Pune and Howrah

Railways have decided to run daily special train between Pune and Howrah until further advice to clear the extra rush of passengers as per details given below:

• 02279 Superfast daily special will leave Pune at 18.35 hrs with effect from 14.2.2021 until further advice and arrive Howrah at 03.55 hrs o­n third day.
• 02280 Superfast daily special will leave Howrah at 22.10 hrs with effect from 16.2.2021 until further advice and arrive Pune at 07.05 hrs o­n third day.
• Halts: Daund Chord line, Ahmednagar, Belapur, Kopargaon, Manmad Jn., Jalgaon, Bhusaval Jn., Malkapur, Shegaon, Akola, Badnera, Wardha, Nagpur, Bhandara Road, Tumsar, Gondia, Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon, Durg, Raipur, Bhatpara,  Bilaspur, Champa, Raigarh, Bajrangnagar, Jharsuguda, Rourkela, Chakradharpur, Tatanagar, Kharagpur
• Composition: Two AC-2 Tier, Six AC-3 Tier, 10 Sleeper class, 5 Second class seating and o­ne pantry car.

Reservation: Bookings for fully reserved special train no. 02279 o­n normal fare will open from 12.02.2021 at all computerised reservation centres and o­n website www.irctc.co.in.  

For detailed timings at the halts of the above special trains, please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download NTES App

Only passengers having confirmed tickets will be permitted to board these special trains.

Passengers are advised to adhere all norms, SOPs related to COVID19 during the boarding, travel and at destination.

Source:Central Railway

 Expansion of Railways with Private Participation

Ministry of Railways

Expansion of Railways with Private Participation

Posted On: 03 FEB 2021 7:01PM by PIB Delhi

It is estimated that Indian Railways would need capital investment of Rs. 50 lakh crore upto the year 2030 for network expansion, capacity augmentation, setting up of freight terminals, station redevelopment, rolling stock induction and other modernization/ upgradation works etc. to enable better delivery of passenger and freight services and to improve Railways’ modal share in transport. In order to bridge the gap in capital funding and bring in modern technology and improve the operational efficiencies, it is planned to use Public Private Partnership (PPP) model in several initiatives including network expansion and induction of modern rakes to run passenger trains on select routes with an objective to provide improved service delivery to passengers. However, the responsibility of train operations and safety will continue to be with Indian Railways. As of now, 150 trains in 12 clusters have been planned for induction of modern passenger rakes on PPP basis.

In case of PPP in train operations, mechanism has been planned to enable return on investment to private participation through collection of revenue and payment of haulage charges and revenue share to Indian Railways.

This information was given by the Minister of Railways, Commerce & Industry and Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Shri Piyush Goyal in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha.

Rehabilitation Schemes for Ex-Servicemen 

Ministry of Defence

Rehabilitation Schemes for Ex-Servicemen

Posted On: 03 FEB 2021 7:17PM by PIB Delhi

Following Resettlement schemes are run by Directorate General Resettlement (DGR) to provide resettlement opportunities to Ex-Servicemen (ESM) of three Armed Forces Services.

Placement Assistance through on-line registration at DGR-  Directorate General Resettlement (DGR) sponsors Ex-Servicemen to various Govt organizations,  Public Sector Undertakings, Corporate Houses, Private Sector, Central Para Military Forces etc based on their requisition for re-employment of ESM.

DGR Sponsored Security Agency Scheme- The DGR empanels/sponsors ESM run Private Security Agencies, and State ESM Corporations for providing security guards to various CPSUs, Corporate Houses, Private Sector Undertaking etc.

Management of CNG Station by ESM in NCR- Desirous ESM (O)s registered in the scheme are sponsored on receipt of requisition from IGL (New Delhi) & MNGL (Pune).

Allotment of BPCL/IOCL COCO Outlets Pan India-  ESM (Officer)/JCO who is registered with DGR and has not availed any other benefit is sponsored for the COCO outlets in the state of choice given by ESM (Officer) based on Oil Company’s requisition.

Allotment of Mother Dairy Milk Booths and Fruit & Vegetable (Safal) Shops in NCR- The ESM register for Milk/SAFAL(Fruit and Vegetable) booths separately and give multiple choice of zones for the purpose of areas where booths are required.

Allotment of Regular LPG Distributorship- War Widows/Dependents of those who died in war, war disabled/disabled on duty while serving in operational area, widows/dependents of those who died in harness due to causes attributable to or aggravated by Military Service and ex-servicemen disabled in peace due to causes attributable or aggravated by Military Service are eligible. 

LPG Agency under Rajiv Gandhi Gramin LPG Vitrak (RGGLV) Scheme- War widows/dependents of those who died in war, war disable/disabled on duty while serving in operational area widows/dependents of those who died in harness due to causes attributable to or aggravated by Military Service and ex-servicemen disabled in peace due to causes attributable to or aggravated by Military Service are eligible.

Retail Outlet Dealership (Petrol/Diesel)-War Widows/Dependents of those who died in war, war disabled/disabled on duty while serving in operational area, widows/dependents of those who died in harness due to causes attributable to or aggravated by Military Service and ex-servicemen disabled in peace due to causes attributable to or aggravated by Military Service are eligible.

DGR ESM Employment Seminars/Job Fairs- A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in 2014 between DGR and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) with the aim to generate employment opportunity for ESM in the corporate sector.  Based on the MoU, ESM Job Fairs have been organized with the help of CII.  These Job Fairs are conducted at a suitable venue where the suitably identified ESM are provided to the corporate employers based on the openings offered which matches with the skills of the ESM.

ESM Coal Loading and Transportation Scheme- The Scheme is administered on the basis of MoU between the Coal India Ltd (CIL) and DGR.

Coal Tipper Attachment Scheme- This scheme is linked with the ESM Coal loading and transportation scheme.

Tipper Attachment Scheme for War Widows and Disabled Soldiers- War Widows up to age of 65 and disabled soldiers having 50% or more disability are also allowed to enroll for this scheme.

As many as 2,21,180 Ex-Servicemen, Widows/Disabled ESM have benefitted under different schemes of resettlement since 2015.

Director General Resettlement (DGR) Schemes are based on vacancies in PSUs, subsidiaries of Coal India Limited, Indraprastha Gas Limited/MNGL & Mother Dairy.  Once the vacancies are released to DGR by the concerned agencies, they are utilised fully.

This information was tabled in a written reply by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik to a question asked by Shri Jugal Kishore Sharma in Lok Sabha.

Source:PIBNEWS

Categories of Fixed Wing Aircraft 'SeaPlanes' Based on Seating Capacity

Ministry of Civil Aviation

Fixed Wing Aircraft (Including Seaplanes) Classified Into four (4) Categories Based on Seating Capacity

Small Aircraft Operator under Category-1a Awarded 26 RCS Routes In UDAN 3.0 and 4.0

Posted On: 04 FEB 2021 5:54PM by PIB Delhi

Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched Regional Connectivity Scheme - UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) on 21-10-2016 to stimulate regional air connectivity and making air travel affordable to the masses. Under the UDAN scheme connectivity is enhanced by reviving unserved and underserved airports and by giving financial (Viability Gap Funding or VGF) support to meet the gap, if any, between the cost of airline operations and expected revenues on such UDAN routes. In addition to VGF, concessions to the Selected Airlines Operators (SAOs) are offered by Central Government, State Government and airport operator for operation of UDAN flights. 

Different fixed wing aircraft (including seaplanes), based on their seating capacity, have been classified into the following four (4) categories for the purpose of UDAN Scheme based on seating capacity.

1. Category-1A   -  <9 passengers

2. Category-1      -   9 - 20 passengers

3. Category-2      -    21 - 80 passengers

4. Category-3      -     > 80 passengers

In UDAN 3.0 and 4.0, a small aircraft operator under Category-1A was awarded 26 RCS routes.  For Details of these 26 RCS routes, click here  

UDAN is a market driven scheme. The interested airlines based on their assessment of demand on particular routes submit their proposals at the time of bidding under UDAN from time to time. Airports Authority of India (AAI), the Implementing Agency, provides VGF to SAOs for operation of UDAN flights. The VGF for UDAN flights is generated from within the sector by imposing a levy per departure, primarily on trunk routes.  Besides the VGF and concessions, SAOs also get exclusivity right of operation of UDAN flight for a period of three years on the awarded route under UDAN scheme.

This information was given in a written reply by Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of State (I/C), Civil Aviation in Lok Sabha.

Source:PIBNEWS

 Ticket Bookings for Train and Bus through IRCTC Online Portal

Source:IRCTC

 Restoration of Ahmedabad- Mumbai Central Tejas Express w.e.f 14.02.2021

2021/02

09-02-2021

Mumbai

RESTORATION OF AHMEDABAD-MUMBAI CENTRAL TEJAS EXPRESS W.E.F 14th FEBRUARY, 2021

WR Press Release No. 2021/02Mumbai, 9th February, 2021

RESTORATION OF AHMEDABAD-MUMBAI CENTRAL TEJAS EXPRESS W.E.F 14th FEBRUARY, 2021

For the convenience of passengers and with a view to meet the travel demand, Western Railway has decided to run Train No. 82901/82902 Mumbai Central-Ahmedabad Tejas Express regularly (on four days) with effect from 14th February, 2021.

According to a press release issued by Shri Sumit Thakur – Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, due to poor occupancy levels owing to Coronavirus Pandemic, IRCTC had cancelled all the trips of this train from 24th November, 2020.The details of the regular run of Mumbai Central – Ahmedabad Tejas Express are as follows:

Train No. 82901 Mumbai Central – Ahmedabad Tejas Express will depart Mumbai Central at 15.50 hrs to reach Ahmedabad at 22.05 hrs the same day. Similarly, Train No 82902 Ahmedabad – Mumbai Central Tejas Express will leave Ahmedabad at 06.40 hrs to arrive Mumbai Central at 13.05 hrs the same day. These services will run o­n Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday, with effect from 14th February, 2021. Enroute this train will halt at Borivali, Vapi, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara and Nadiad stations in both directions. This train comprises of AC Chair car & Executive AC Chair car coaches. The booking of Tejas Express is available o­nly o­n the IRCTC website.

Source:Western Railway

 Frequency of two SpeciaLExpress Trains Increased from Tri-Weekly to Daily till Further Notice

Press Release No.2021/02

09-02-2021

MUMBAI

FREQUENCY OF BANDRA (T) – BHAVNAGAR SPL EXP & DR. AMBEDKAR NAGAR – SHRI MATA VAISHNO DEVI KATRA SPL EXP INCREASED FROM TRI – WEEKLY TO DAILY BY WESTERN RLY

FREQUENCY OF BANDRA (T) – BHAVNAGAR SPL EXP &DR. AMBEDKAR NAGAR – SHRI MATA VAISHNO DEVI KATRA SPL EXP INCREASED FROM TRI – WEEKLY TO DAILY BY WESTERN RLY

The frequency of the following two Special Express trains has been increased from Tri – Weekly to Daily till further notice by Western Railway.

According to a press release issued by Shri Sumit Thakur - Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, the details of these trains are as under :-

 ·Train No 02971 Bandra (T) – Bhavnagar Special Express will now run Dailyw.e.f17th February, 2021

·Train No 02972 Bhavnagar – Bandra (T) Special Express will now run Dailyw.e.f16th February, 2021

·Train No 02919 Dr. Ambedkar Nagar – Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Special Express will now run Dailyw.e.f 16th February, 2021

·Train No 02920 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra – Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Special Express will now run Dailyw.e.f 18th February, 2021

CHANGE IN COMPOSTION OF TRAINS

Train No. 02919 Dr. Ambedkar Nagar – Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Special Express has been augmented with an additional General Seating Class coachw.e.f 16th February, 2021. Similarly, Train No 02920 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra – Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Special Express has been augmented with an additional General Seating Class coach w.e.f 18th February, 2021.

The booking for the extended trips due to increase in frequency of Train Nos. 02971, 02972 & 02919 will open from 11th February, 2021 at nominated PRS counters and o­n IRCTC website. These trains will run as fully reserved special trains o­n special fare.

Source:Western Railway

 Change in Timings of 06334 Thiruvananthapuram Central -Veraval Weekly Express

It has been decided by Western Railway to revise timings at following stations and eliminate the stoppage at Bhakti Nagar station for Train no. 06334 Thiruvananthapuram Central - Veraval  Weekly Special with effect from 08/02/2021. Details are as under:Passengers are requested to kindly note the same.

Source:Konkan Railway