Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has undertaken a major step to enhance passenger experience by permanently augmenting three important train services and extending the temporary augmentation of another, effective from 1st July 2025. This initiative is part of NFR’s continued commitment to addressing growing passenger requirements, improving onboard amenities and elevating the overall quality of travel across its network.
Train No. 12042 and 12041 New Jalpaiguri Jn. –Howrah Jn. – New Jalpaiguri Jn. (Shatabdi Express) which operates six days a week, has been permanently augmented with one Vistadome coach to enrich the travel experience, particularly for those journeying through scenic routes. With this addition, the train will now run with a total of 15 coaches. The revised composition will be effective from both New Jalpaiguri and Howrah Jn. starting 1st July 2025.
Similarly, Train No. 12067 and 12068 Guwahati – Jorhat Town – Guwahati (Jan Shatabdi Express) also operating six days a week, has been permanently augmented with one Vistadome coach to offer passengers a more immersive and comfortable journey. The revised coach composition now comprises 16 coaches and this change will be effective from Guwahati and Jorhat Town starting 1st July 2025.
Additionally, Train No. 15417 and 15418 Alipurduar Jn.– Silghat Town – Alipurduar Jn. (Rajya Rani Express) running tri-weekly, has also been permanently augmented with one additional AC 3-tier coach. This enhancement is aimed at increasing passenger carrying capacity and improving travel comfort. With the added coach, the train will now operate with a total of 12 coaches. The revised composition will be effective from Alipurduar Jn. from 1st July 2025 and from Silghat Town from 2nd July 2025.
In continuation of its passenger focused efforts, NFR has also extended the temporary augmentation of Train No. 15713 and 15714 Katihar – Patna – Katihar (Intercity Express) for another year. The train will continue to run with one additional Air-Conditioned 3-tier economy coach from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2026 on nominated days, ensuring continued travel convenience and meeting sustained passenger demand.
The addition of Vistadome coaches on picturesque routes is expected to significantly elevate the journey experience, especially for tourists. These proactive measures highlight NFR’s unwavering commitment to offering safer, more comfortable and efficient railway services across the region.
