Agartala, Oct 17: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has decided to operate two pairs of festival special trains on the Agartala–Dharmanagar and Agartala–Sabroom routes to accommodate the additional rush of passengers during the festive season and ensure a more comfortable journey. 

The special services will operate four trips in each direction, providing additional travel options for passengers and helping reduce congestion on regular trains during the festive period.

According to a press release issued by the Chief Public Relations Officer of Northeast Frontier Railway, train No. 05640 (Agartala–Dharmanagar Special) will depart from Agartala at 5.10 am daily from October 18 to 21 and arrive at Dharmanagar at 8.45 am on the same day. In the return direction, train No. 05639 (Dharmanagar–Agartala Special) will leave Dharmanagar at 9.30 am and reach Agartala at 1.20 pm on the same day.

Similarly, train No. 05644 (Agartala–Sabroom Special) will depart from Agartala at 2.15 pm daily from October 18 to 21 and arrive at Sabroom at 4.35 pm. The return service, train No. 05643 (Sabroom–Agartala Special), will leave Sabroom at 5 pm and reach Agartala at 7.35 pm on the same day.

Detailed information regarding stoppages and schedules is available on the IRCTC website and is also being disseminated through various Northeast Frontier Railway publications and social media platforms. Passengers have been advised to verify the details before commencing their journeys.