Dimapur, March 6 (MExN): The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has extended the services of a weekly special train between Amritsar and New Jalpaiguri and will also operate a one-way special train between Guwahati and Delhi to accommodate additional passenger demand during the festive season.
According to a press release from the NFR Chief Public Relations Officer, the services of train No. 04654/04653 (Amritsar–New Jalpaiguri–Amritsar) weekly special have been extended for four additional trips in both directions.
Train No. 04654 (Amritsar–New Jalpaiguri) weekly special will run every Wednesday from March 4 to March 25, 2026. In the return direction, train No. 04653 (New Jalpaiguri–Amritsar) weekly special will run every Friday from March 6 to March 27, 2026. The train will operate with the existing schedule, timings, composition and stoppages.
In addition, a one-way special train, No. 05699 (Guwahati–Delhi), will operate on March 8, 2026. The train will depart from Guwahati at 21:30 hours and is scheduled to reach Delhi at 13:00 hours on March 10.
En route, the train will halt at several stations including Rangiya, New Jalpaiguri, Begusarai, Chhapra, Varanasi and Prayagraj Junction, among other stoppages. It will run with a composition of AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier, Sleeper Class and General coaches.
Details of stoppages and timings are available on the IRCTC website and the social media platforms of NFR. Passengers have been advised to verify the details before undertaking their journey.
