Railways Extends Kanpur Central-Asarwa Special Train, Other Key Services To Ease Holiday Rush; Full Schedule

Uttar Pradesh: To manage the increased passenger traffic travelling to Western India, particularly Gujarat, the Railways has extended the operations of several special trains. As a part of this move, the Kanpur Central-Asarwa special train will now run until August 31, offering much-needed relief to commuters on this route.

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Kanpur Central-Asarwa Special Train Extended

According to a report by Naidunia, Train 01905 Kanpur Central-Asarva Special is scheduled to operate every Monday from July 13 to August 31. During this period, the train will make a total of seven additional trips.

In the return direction, Train 01906 Asarva-Kanpur Central Special will operate every Tuesday from July 14 to September 1, adding seven additional trips to ease the passenger rush.

Several Special Trains Extended

The Railways announced that extensions are not limited to the Kanpur-Asarwa route. The operational periods for several special trains across key routes, including Agra, Prayagraj, Subedarganj, Jhansi, Dadar, Bandra Terminus, Udhna, Gandhigram, and Valsad, have also been extended.

Officials stated that the decision was taken to accommodate increased passenger traffic during weekends and holidays, aiming to ease crowd pressure and help commuters get confirmed tickets more easily.

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Berhampur-Udhna Amrit Bharat Express To Run Daily

The Berhampur-Udhna Amrit Bharat Express, which connects eastern India with western India, will begin operating daily from July 6, replacing its existing thrice-a-week schedule to meet rising passenger demand.

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will inaugurate the daily service from Berhampur Railway Station on Monday. The first daily service to Udhna, via these trains, would start from Berhampur at 5 pm on Monday and will arrive in Udhna on July 8 at 2 am, said the officials.