KOLKATA/ (MALIGAON) — Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has announced special train services between Katihar and Manihari under its Katihar division to manage the passenger rush during the upcoming Shravani Mela. The decision aims to provide comfortable and safe travel for thousands of devotees and pilgrims visiting the annual festival.
NFR will operate two distinct pairs of special trains with scheduled stops at Mansahi and Mahiyarpur in both directions:
- Train No. 07540 / 07539 (22 Trips Each):
- Katihar to Manihari (07540): Departs Katihar at 19:00 hours and arrives in Manihari at 19:45 hours. Runs every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from July 25 to August 23, 2026.
- Manihari to Katihar (07539): Departs Manihari at 03:30 hours and arrives in Katihar at 04:15 hours. Runs every Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from July 26 to August 24, 2026.
- Train No. 07542 / 07541 (8 Trips Each):
- Katihar to Manihari (07542): Departs Katihar at 20:30 hours and arrives in Manihari at 21:15 hours. Runs every Monday and Thursday from July 27 to August 20, 2026.
- Manihari to Katihar (07541): Departs Manihari at 05:15 hours and arrives in Katihar at 06:00 hours. Runs every Tuesday and Friday from July 28 to August 21, 2026.
The temporary services are part of NFR’s effort to augment train capacity, ease route congestion, and ensure efficient connectivity during high seasonal travel demands.
Note: The information above is based on an official press release issued by Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR). Train schedules and operations are subject to change, so passengers are advised to verify details and check for any last-minute updates with railway authorities before traveling.
(This report was drafted with the assistance of AI and verified by a human editor.)