The Indian Railways has announced a significant improvement for travelers commuting from Kishanganj, Bihar, to Amritsar. Passengers now have the convenience of a direct train service to Amritsar from Kishanganj. This new service is part of an initiative to improve rail connectivity, with this being the second direct train to Amritsar originating from Kishanganj. In addition to the direct service, six special trains will operate along the Kishanganj route. This move by the railway is in response to the increased travel demand anticipated during the upcoming festive season.
With a surge in passenger movement expected in late September and early October, the Northeast Frontier Railway has decided to run seven pairs of festive special trains via Kishanganj to handle the additional passenger load and provide enhanced travel convenience. The Kishanganj-Amritsar train (05734/05733) will begin its service on October 2, running between Kishanganj and Amritsar. This train will make seven round trips from both directions, operating from October 2 until October 15.
Furthermore, the Shalimar-Rangapara North-Shalimar train (08047/08048) will be operational from September 19 to October 4, completing three trips. The Howrah-Lamding-Howrah train (03005/03006) will run from September 26 to November 29, undertaking ten trips in each direction. The New Jalpaiguri-Gomti Nagar-New Jalpaiguri train (05742/05741) will operate from September 28 to November 3, with six trips in each direction. The Kolkata-New Jalpaiguri-Kolkata train (03129/03130) will operate from September 28 to November 24, with ten trips in each direction.
Here is a comprehensive list of other train services:
New Jalpaiguri-Narkatiaganj-New Jalpaiguri (05738/05737) from September 28 to November 10, with 07-07 trips.
New Jalpaiguri-Patna Jn.-New Jalpaiguri (05740/05739) from September 20 to November 8, with 08-08 trips.
Kishanganj-Amritsar-Kishanganj (05734/05733) from October 2 to November 15, with 07-07 trips.
Shalimar-Rangapara North (08047) departs from Shalimar at 17:45 on Fridays, reaching Rangapara North at 13:40 on Saturdays.
Howrah – Lamding (03005) departs from Howrah at 7:15 on Fridays, reaching Lamding at 8:00 on Saturdays.
New Jalpaiguri – Gomti Nagar (05742) departs from New Jalpaiguri at 07:00 on Sundays, reaching Gomti Nagar at 07:15 on Mondays.
Kolkata – New Jalpaiguri (03129) departs from Kolkata at 23:40 on Sundays, reaching New Jalpaiguri at 10:45 on Mondays.
New Jalpaiguri – Narkatiaganj (05738) Special departs from New Jalpaiguri at 14:05 every Sunday, reaching Narkatiaganj at 05:00 on Mondays.
New Jalpaiguri – Patna Jn. (05740) departs from New Jalpaiguri at 05:00 on Saturdays, reaching Patna Jn. at 17:40 on the same day.
Kishanganj – Amritsar (05734) departs from Kishanganj at 09:10 on Thursdays, reaching Amritsar at 00:10 on Saturdays.
Amritsar – Kishanganj (05733) departs from Amritsar at 04:25 on Saturdays, arriving in Kishanganj at 17:30 on Sundays.