Railways Introduce New Stoppage for Enhanced Passenger Convenience
In a move aimed at improving passenger convenience, the Indian Railways has announced the introduction of new stoppages for several trains. The North East Railway and South Eastern Railway will now provide stoppage facilities for selected trains, allowing passengers to board and alight at additional stations along their routes. The decision comes as part of the railways’ ongoing efforts to enhance the overall travel experience for passengers.
The following train services will now include a stoppage at Ekma (EMKA) station, effective from the specified dates mentioned below:
- Train No. 12529 – Patliputra-Lucknow Express
- Station: Ekma (EMKA)
- Arrival: 18:30
- Departure: 18:32
- Effective from: 30.05.2023
- Train No. 12530 – Lucknow-Patliputra Express
- Station: Ekma (EMKA)
- Arrival: 12:34
- Departure: 12:36
- Effective from: 30.05.2023
- Train No. 15909 – Dibrugarh-Lalgarh Express
- Station: Ekma (EMKA)
- Arrival: 20:10
- Departure: 20:12
- Effective from: 11.06.2023
- Train No. 15910 – Lalgarh-Dibrugarh Express
- Station: Ekma (EMKA)
- Arrival: 02:56
- Departure: 02:58
- Effective from: 11.06.2023
In addition to these stoppages, the Puri-Yog Nagari Rishikesh train (Train No. 18477) will now halt at Soro (SORO) station. The revised schedule for this train, effective from 30.05.2023, is as follows:
- Station: Soro (SORO)
- Arrival: 01:02
- Departure: 01:03
These new stoppages have been introduced to cater to the increasing demand and facilitate easier access for passengers traveling to and from these regions. The Indian Railways is committed to improving passenger comfort and convenience and will continue to explore opportunities to enhance the railway travel experience across the country.
Passengers are advised to check the updated schedules and plan their journeys accordingly. For further information and assistance, travelers can contact the railway authorities or visit the official Indian Railways website.