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Coronavirus lockdown | Complete details of special AC passenger train routes and frequency

The special passenger trains will ply on 15 routes and connect to cities like Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Jammu, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Secunderabad, among others.

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May 11, 2020 / 18:33 IST
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In a welcome move, the Indian Railways decided to start running special trains to and from New Delhi from May 12, albeit with several restrictions in place. The special passenger trains will ply on 15 routes and connect to cities like Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Jammu, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Secunderabad, among others.

Fares will be on par with Rajdhani Express tickets and booking for reservations will start from May 11 on the IRCTC website. Also, only asymptomatic passengers with confirmed tickets will be allowed to board these trains.

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Listed below are the details of the routes:


  1. Howrah to New Delhi
Frequency: Daily

Stoppages: Asansol Jn, Dhanbad Jn, Gaya Jn, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn, Prayagraj Jn, Kanpur Central

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Start date: May 12, 2020


  1. Rajendra Nagar to New Delhi
Frequency: Daily

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