The Northeast Frontier Railway has announced Festival Special Express trains to clear the extra rush of passengers during the ongoing festive season in 2026 between Khatipura (Jaipur) and Kamakhya. Two trains, numbered 09711 and 09712, will operate five trips each in opposite directions.

Train No. 09711, running from Khatipura (Jaipur) to Kamakhya, will operate from 29 October to 26 November 2026, on Thursdays. Train No. 09712, running from Kamakhya to Khatipura (Jaipur), will operate from 31 October to 28 November 2026, on Saturdays. Both trains will cover the route with scheduled stoppages at several stations.

Train No. 09711 will run from Khatipura (Jaipur), stopping at Tundla Junction, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Patna Junction, Begu Sarai, Katihar, Barsoi Junction, New Jalpaiguri, New Alipurduar, New Bongaigaon and Rangiya before reaching Kamakhya.

In the return direction, Train No. 09712 will run from Kamakhya, stopping at Rangiya, New Bongaigaon, New Alipurduar, New Jalpaiguri, Barsoi Junction, Katihar, Begu Sarai, Patna Junction, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction and Tundla Junction before reaching Khatipura (Jaipur).

Other stoppages listed in the announcement include Dausa Junction, Bandikui Junction, Bharatpur Junction, Achhnera Junction, Idgah (Agra), Govindpuri (Kanpur), Subedarganj (Prayagraj Junction), Buxar, Ara, Danapur, Bakhtiyarpur Junction, Mokameh Junction, New Barauni Junction, Khagaria Junction, Mansi Junction, Naugachia, Kishanganj, New Cooch Behar and Bapeta Road.

The composition of the special trains will include one AC 2-Tier coach, eight AC 3-Tier coaches, two AC 3-Tier Economy Class coaches, three Sleeper Class coaches, four General Second Class coaches and two Brake Luggage-cum-Generator Cars, making a total of 20 coaches.

The special services are intended to accommodate the increased passenger rush during the festive season and provide additional rail connectivity between Khatipura (Jaipur) and Kamakhya.

Passengers are requested to visit the Indian Railways website (www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in), dial 139, or download the NTES app for detailed arrival and departure timings at the respective stations.

Source - NFR & RSB