Maligaon: Fulfilling the long-standing demand of the people of South Tripura, the Northeast Frontier Railway has decided to extend the services of train no. 13173/13174 (Sealdah–Agartala–Sealdah) Kanchanjungha Express from Agartala to Sabroom.
Train no. 13173 (Sealdah – Sabroom) Kanchanjungha Express will depart from Sealdah at 06:50 hours with effect from June 16, 2024, on every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday to reach Sabroom at 20:00 hours on every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Monday respectively.
Similarly, train no. 13174 (Sabroom – Sealdah) Kanchanjungha Express will depart from Sabroom at 06:20 hours with effect from June 18, 2024, on every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday to reach Sealdah at 19:20 hours on every Wednesday, Friday, Sunday and Monday respectively.
With this extension, passengers from the Southernmost areas of Tripura will get direct connectivity to Kolkata. Traders, Students, and Patients will benefit immensely.
The extension of these trains will be effective from June 16, 2024.
Moreover, NFR has also extended the services train no. 15769/15770 (Alipurduar Jn. – Lumding – Alipurduar Jn.) Intercity Express from Lumding to Mariani.
Train no. 15769 (Alipurduar Jn. – Mariani) Intercity Express will depart from Alipurduar Jn. at 03:45 hours from June 16, 2024 on a daily basis to reach Mariani at 20:00 hours on the same day.
Similarly, train no. 15770 (Mariani – Alipurduar Jn.) Intercity Express will depart from Mariani at 09:15 hours on June 17, 2024 on a daily basis to reach Alipurduar Jn. at 00:50 hours on the next day.
This extension will further strengthen the existing rail connectivity of the Upper Assam areas with North Bengal, promoting economic activities in the region.
The details of stoppages and timings of these trains are available at the IRCTC website, NTES and are also being notified in the social media handles of N.F. Railway. Passengers are requested to verify the details before undertaking their journey.