Summer special trains passing from Kota have been extended the duration. It is a big relief for train passengers going home during the festive season. To clear the extra passenger rush, the railway administration has extended the duration of 6 pairs of summer special trains operating through Kota.

Senior DCM of Kota Railway Division, Rohit Malviya said that as per the earlier notification, the summer special trains were to be operated till July 31 only. Now the date has been extended looking to the festive season ahead.

What are summer special trains?

Summer special trains are additional train services operated by various railway networks, typically during the summer months, to accommodate the increased travel demand. These trains are scheduled to run on popular routes where there is a significant rise in passenger traffic due to vacations, festivals, or other seasonal activities. The primary aim is to ease the congestion on regular train services and provide additional travel options for passengers.

Here are some key features of summer special trains:

1. Temporary Schedule: These trains usually run for a limited period. Often from May to June or July, coinciding with school and college holidays.
2. Popular Routes: They typically cover routes in high demand during the summer. Such as tourist destinations, pilgrim sites, and major cities.
3. Advance Booking: Tickets for summer special trains are made available for booking to help passengers plan their trips accordingly.
4. Extra Coaches: These trains may have extra coaches to accommodate more passengers.
5. Reservation and Unreserved Coaches: These trains might include both reserved and unreserved coaches depending on the demand.
6. Fare Structure: The fare for summer special trains might be slightly higher or follow a different fare structure compared to regular trains.

Different railway operators in various countries implement their versions of summer special trains. In India, the Indian Railways frequently announces summer special trains. It is to cater for the increased passenger load during the summer vacation period.

Names of extended 6 pairs of special trains

1 Train number 09195 Vadodara-Mau special will run every Saturday till 28th September. While in the return direction, train number 09196 Mau-Vadodara special will run every Sunday till 29th September.

2 Train number 09417 Ahmedabad-Danapur special will run every Monday till 30th September. While in return, train number 09418 Danapur-Ahmedabad special will run every Tuesday till 1st October.

3 Bandra Terminal-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Special will run every Sunday till 29th December. In return, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-Bandra Terminal Special will run every Tuesday till 31st December.

4 Train No. 09183 Mumbai-Banaras Special will run every Wednesday till 25th December. In return, Train No. 09184 Banaras Mumbai Special will run every Friday till 27th December.

5 Train number 09309 Indore-Hazrat Nizamuddin special will run every Friday and Sunday till 29th December. While in return, train number 09310 Hazrat Nizamuddin-Indore special will run every Monday and Saturday till 30th December.

6 Train number 09075 Mumbai-Kathgodam special will run every Wednesday till 25th December. While in return, train number 09076 Kathgodam-Mumbai special will run every Thursday till 26th December.

Now you can plan your journey during the festive season. You may get a reservation for the summer special trains to facilitate your journey.