NF Railway Operates Two One-Way Special Trains on Silchar–Lumding Hill Route

In a move to alleviate the extra rush of passengers, the Northeast Frontier (NF) Railway on Thursday announced the operation of two one-way special trains in the Silchar-Lumding hill section. The special services, Train No. 05616 between Silchar-Guwahati and Train No. 05619 between Guwahati-Agartala, are being run on a TOD basis and will be unreserved. The Northeast Frontier Railway Division confirmed this information in an official statement today.

These special trains are 05616 Silchar–Guwahati Special and 05619 Guwahati-Agartala Special. According to railway officials, Train No. 05616 Silchar–Guwahati Special has already departed from Silchar at 12:55 PM today towards Guwahati. The train comprises 20 ICF coaches, including four general second-class coaches (GS), eight general sleeper class coaches (GSCN), two second-class luggage-cum-guard vans (SLR), and two chair cars (CZ). Four air-conditioned coaches (ACCN) will remain locked during this journey. 

Simultaneously, Similarly, Train No. 05619 Guwahati–Agartala Special departed from Guwahati this afternoon for Agartala. This one-way special will operate with 23 ICF coaches, including four general second-class coaches, eight sleeper coaches, two luggage vans with guard compartments (SLRD), and several locked air-conditioned coaches, eight ACCN and one ACCW.

Both trains will be hauled by diesel locomotives and are designated as unreserved services, offering a temporary but vital travel option for passengers amid increased demand. Apart from these two special trains, no other train services have been announced yet on the hill section.

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