Agartala, October 15: To facilitate the movement of passengers during the ongoing Durga Puja festivities, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has announced special train services connecting Agartala with Dharmanagar and Sabroom from October 18 to October 21, 2026.
Welcoming the initiative, Tripura Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Professor (Dr.) Manik Saha and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, stating that the special services would make festive travel easier, more accessible and comfortable for devotees and visitors.
In his message, Chowdhury said that the arrangement by the Northeast Frontier Railway would help people travel to and from different parts of Tripura during Sharadotsav. He described the initiative as a people-centric step taken with the convenience of the general public in mind during the festive season.
“I extend my heartfelt thanks and gratitude to our nation’s esteemed Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi-ji; the state’s Honorable Chief Minister, Professor (Dr.) Manik Saha-ji; and the Union Minister of Railways, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw-ji, for this people-centric and timely initiative,” the minister said.
According to an official communication issued by the NFR’s Office of the General Manager (Operations), the LMG Division has decided to operate two pairs of unreserved festival special trains to clear the additional rush of passengers during Durga Puja 2026.
Train No. 05640 will leave Agartala at 5:10 am and reach Dharmanagar at 8:45 am. The return service, Train No. 05639, will depart Dharmanagar at 9:30 am and arrive in Agartala at 1:20 pm. Both services will operate daily from October 18 to 21.
Similarly, Train No. 05644 will depart Agartala at 2:15 pm and reach Sabroom at 4:35 pm. In the return direction, Train No. 05643 will leave Sabroom at 5 pm and arrive in Agartala at 7:35 pm. These services will also run daily during the four-day period.
Both pairs of trains will have 14 LHB coaches, including 12 LS coaches, one LWL RRM coach and one LSLRD coach. The services will operate with diesel traction and will be maintained at Agartala.
The Agartala–Dharmanagar trains will stop at stations including Jogendranagar, Jirania, Teliamura, Mungiakami, Ambassa, Jawaharnagar, SK Para, Manu, Nalkata, Kumarghat, Pecharthal and Panisagar. The Agartala–Sabroom services will stop at stations including Sekerkote, Bishalgarh, Bishramganj, Udaipur, Jolaibari, Santirbazar, Belonia, Jatanbari, THTW and MBB Airport, as listed in the railway timetable.
The minister expressed hope that the special services would ensure safe, smooth and pleasant journeys for passengers during the festive season.
“May everyone’s journey during this joyous season of Sharadotsav be safe, smooth, and delightful. With the blessings of Maa Durga, may the joy of the festival spread to every corner of the state and into the life of every individual,” Chowdhury said.