NFR to run festive special trains on two Tripura routes

Maligaon, October 16 (MExN): Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has decided to operate two pairs of festive special trains between Agartala and Dharmanagar and Agartala and Sabroom to accommodate the additional rush of passengers during the festive season.The special services will operate for four trips in each direction from October 18 to 21, providing additional travel options, easing congestion on regular trains and facilitating smoother journeys.According to an NFR statement, train number 05640 Agartala-Dharmanagar Special will depart from Agartala daily at 5.10 am from October 18 to 21 and reach Dharmanagar at 8.45 am on the same day.In the return direction, train number 05639 Dharmanagar-Agartala Special will depart from Dharmanagar at 9.30 am on the same dates and arrive at Agartala at 1.20 pm.Similarly, train number 05644 Agartala-Sabroom Special will depart from Agartala daily at 2.15 pm from October 18 to 21 and reach Sabroom at 4.35 pm on the same day.In the return direction, train number 05643 Sabroom-Agartala Special will depart from Sabroom at 5 pm and arrive at Agartala at 7.35 pm on the same dates.NFR said details of stoppages and timings are available on the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) website and are also being published in newspapers and on the railway's social media platforms.Passengers have been advised to verify the details before undertaking their journey.