(Photo Courtesy: NFR)
Maligaon, November 15 (MExN): Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has strengthened passenger facilitation arrangements at stations and augmented train services to ensure convenient and comfortable travel during the festive rush, an official statement said.
Commercial staff and Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel have been deployed at stations to guide passengers on platforms and assist them in safe boarding and alighting.
Arrangements have also been made for drinking water, clean passenger areas and dedicated holding areas at major stations to facilitate passenger movement and provide a comfortable waiting experience.
To meet increased passenger demand during the festive season, NFR is operating 31 festival special train services with a total of 864 trips across its network.
As part of the additional arrangements, Train Nos. 03027/03028 (Howrah-New Jalpaiguri-Howrah Special) will undertake four additional trips during the second half of November 2026, with two trips in each direction.
The additional services are expected to strengthen connectivity between southern and northern West Bengal while providing direct travel convenience to passengers from Barsoi and Kishanganj in Bihar.
Train No. 03027 (Howrah-New Jalpaiguri) Festival Special will depart Howrah at 11.50 pm on November 18 and 25 (Wednesdays) and arrive at New Jalpaiguri at 10.45 am the following day.
In the return direction, Train No. 03028 (New Jalpaiguri-Howrah) Festival Special will leave New Jalpaiguri at 12.45 pm on November 19 and 26 (Thursdays) and reach Howrah at 12.15 am the following day.
The special train will have 22 coaches and stop at Bandel, Nabadwip Dham, Katwa, Azimganj, Jangipur Road, Malda Town, Barsoi, Kishanganj and Aluabari Road in both directions, providing passengers at these stations direct connectivity to Howrah and New Jalpaiguri.
Details of the stoppages and timings are available on the IRCTC website and NFR's social media platforms. Passengers have been requested to verify the details before undertaking their journey.
NFR said the enhanced train services and station-level arrangements reflect its efforts to manage the festive rush effectively and ensure a smoother, safer and more comfortable travel experience for passengers.
