Maligaon, June 24 (MExN): Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has decided to extend the service of 05801/05802 New Bongaigaon-Guwahati passenger special up to Jagiroad on experimental basis for one month. This extension will benefit the short distance passengers in need of travel in this route. Additionally, it has been decided to operate one bi-weekly special train 05888/05887 between Guwahati-Jorhat town for the benefit of intercity passengers for one month.
Train No. 05801 (New Bongaigaon-Jagiroad Special), will depart from New Bongaigaon at 4:50 am to reach Jagiroad at 12:00 noon. During return journey, train No. 05802 (Jagiroad-New Bongaigaon Special) will depart from Jagiroad at 2:55 pm to reach New Bongaigaon at 10:15 pm. This extension will be effective from July 4 till August 2 on daily basis.
In addition to its stoppages from New Bongaigaon to Guwahati, the special train will have stoppages at Narangi, Panikhaiti, Thakurkuchi, Panbari, Digaru, Tetelia, Kamrup Khetri and Barahu in its both way journey. Timings and stoppages between New Bongaigaon and Guwahati will remain unchanged.
One bi-weekly special train between Guwahati-Jorhat
Train No. 05888 (Guwahati-Jorhat Town Special), will start its journey from Guwahati station at 06:45 am to reach Jorhat Town at 2:25pm. Similarly, train No. 05887 (Jorhat Town-Guwahati Special) will start its journey from Jorhat Town at 3:30 pm to reach Guwahati at 10:00 pm. The train will operate on every Wednesday and Saturday from June 29 till July 27.
During the both ways journey, the special train will have stoppages at Hojai, Lumding, Diphu, Dimapur, Furkating and Mariani stations. This train is expected to provide another travel option for people of Jorhat Town and Guwahati.
The Guwahati-Jorhat Town-Guwahati special train will consist of 6 coaches. There will be 3 AC Chair Car, 1 Vistadome Coach and 2 Generator cum Luggage Brake Van. This was stated in a press release issued by Sabyasachi De, Chief Public Relations Officer, NFR.
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