Indian Railways has announced several changes to train services to improve connectivity for passengers. According to the information provided, four new train services have been approved, three existing services will be extended, and 12 trains will receive additional stoppages.
The changes cover routes in several states, including services connecting Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and other regions. Here are the reported train timings, routes and proposed stoppages.
Four New Train Services Approved
1. Raipur–Rao Ghat MEMU (68768/68769)
The Raipur–Rao Ghat MEMU is listed as operating six days a week, except Saturday.
The train from Rao Ghat to Raipur will depart at 6:30 AM and arrive at 1:05 PM. In the opposite direction, the service will leave Raipur at 1:20 PM and reach Rao Ghat at 7:00 PM.
2. Haridwar–Veraval AC Express (14326/14325)
The Haridwar–Veraval AC Express is listed as a twice-weekly service. The Haridwar-to-Veraval train is scheduled to operate on Tuesday and Sunday, while the return service from Veraval is listed for Thursday and Monday.
The train will leave Haridwar at 4:00 AM and reach Veraval at 8:15 AM the following day. The return journey will begin at Veraval at 11:05 AM, with arrival in Haridwar scheduled for 6:00 AM the next day.
Major stoppages listed for this service include Roorkee, Muzaffarnagar, Meerut City, Ghaziabad, Delhi, Rewari, Alwar, Jaipur, Ajmer, Abu Road, Palanpur, Rajkot, Gondal, Junagadh and Keshod.
3. Haridwar–Okha AC Express (14328/14327)
The Haridwar–Okha AC Express is listed as a weekly service. The train departing from Haridwar is scheduled for Friday, while the return service from Okha is listed for Saturday.
The Haridwar-to-Okha train will depart at 4:00 AM and arrive at 8:15 AM the following day. The return train will leave Okha at 10:20 AM and reach Haridwar at 6:00 AM the next day.
Its listed major stoppages include Roorkee, Muzaffarnagar, Meerut City, Ghaziabad, Delhi, Rewari, Alwar, Jaipur, Ajmer, Abu Road, Palanpur, Rajkot, Hapa, Jamnagar, Khambhalia and Dwarka.
4. Bir–Itarsi Passenger (51689/51690)
The Bir–Itarsi Passenger service is listed as operating once a week. The Bir-to-Itarsi journey is scheduled for Saturday, with the return service operating on Sunday.
The train will depart from Bir at 8:20 PM and arrive at Itarsi at 12:20 PM the following day. The return train will leave Itarsi at 9:00 PM and reach Bir at 1:00 AM the next day.
Major stoppages listed include Rehatgaon, Talwaria, Chhanera, Khirkiya, Harda, Timarni and Banapura.
Three Existing Train Services to Be Extended
Indian Railways has also listed extensions for three existing train services.
1. Bandra Terminus–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Garib Rath (12216/12215)
The service is proposed to be extended to Haridwar. According to the supplied schedule, the train travelling from Bandra Terminus towards Haridwar will depart at 12:00 noon and arrive at 6:00 AM the following day.
In the reverse direction, the train will leave Haridwar at 4:00 AM and reach Bandra Terminus at 7:35 AM the next day.
Delhi, Ghaziabad, Meerut City and Muzaffarnagar are among the stations listed on the extended route.
2. Gondia–Bodsa MEMU (68806)
The Gondia–Bodsa MEMU service is listed for extension up to Amgaon. The train will depart from Gondia at 7:10 PM, reach Bodsa at 9:30 PM and arrive at Amgaon at 10:00 PM.
3. Bodsa–Chanda Fort MEMU (68808)
The Bodsa–Chanda Fort MEMU service is also listed for extension to Amgaon. The train will depart from Amgaon at 6:30 AM, reach Bodsa at 7:15 AM and arrive at Chanda Fort at 9:55 AM.
12 Trains Listed for New Stoppages
The following trains are listed as receiving additional stoppages. The details below retain the train numbers and station names supplied in the original information.
| Train number | Train name or route | New stoppage |
|---|---|---|
| 20959/20960 | Valsad–Vadnagar Express | Ankleshwar |
| 18616 | Hatia–Howrah Kriya Yoga Express | Chakulia |
| 12203/12204 | Saharsa–Amritsar Garib Rath | Panimoh |
| 17005/17006 | Hyderabad–Darbhanga Express | Riga |
| 15561/15562 | Darbhanga–Gomti Nagar Amrit Bharat | Riga |
| 17433/17434 | Tirupati–Raxaul Express | Bairgania |
| 04013/04014 | Loknath Bazar–Anand Vihar Special | Ghorasahan |
| 22933/22934 | Bandra Terminus–Jatpur Express | Navsari |
| 16307 | Alappuzha–Kannur Express | Kalikund |
| 16377/16378 | KSR Bengaluru–Ernakulam Express | Ottapalam |
| 12141/12142 | Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Patliputra | Gomohar |
| 13187/13188 | Sealdah–Rampurhat Express | Bairakpur |
What Passengers Should Know
The announced changes cover new services, route extensions and additional stoppages. Passengers planning journeys on these routes should check the latest official railway timetable before travelling, particularly for departure times, operating days and the dates on which the changes take effect.
Disclaimer: This article is intended for general informational purposes only. Train names, numbers, timings, routes and stoppages are reproduced from the information provided and have not been independently verified. Passengers should confirm the latest details through official Indian Railways or IRCTC channels before making travel arrangements.