The Railway Board has put a hold on restoring the original numbers of MEMU and passenger trains, which was scheduled to happen on July 1st. Instead, the new timetable will be implemented on January 1st, 2025. The Board has ordered to keep the MEMU and passenger trains running with their...
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existing special train numbers (with zero prefix). The Railway Board will issue guidelines regarding the fare for these trains. The Farakka Express will also change its number on July 1st. The new number for Balurghat-Bathinda Farakka Express will be 15733/15743 instead of the old number 13413/13483. Similarly, the new number for Bathinda-Balurghat Farakka Express will be 15734/15744, replacing the old number 13414/13484. The fares of MEMU trains will be adjusted from January 1st, 2025. The MEMU trains have been running as special trains with zero prefixed numbers since the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to express train fares being charged instead of passenger train fares. As a result, the fares for MEMU trains have significantly increased. For example, the fare from Kanpur to Lucknow, which was ₹20, has gone up to ₹45. Currently, MEMU trains are operating as special trains between Lucknow-Kanpur, Ayodhya Cantt, Utretia-Shivpur, and passenger trains are operating as special trains between Prayagraj Sangam, Balamou, and Shahjahanpur.

Starting July 1st, special trains operating in the Lucknow railway division will revert to their original numbers and become regular passenger trains. This change will apply to 119 trains across the Lucknow, Moradabad, and Ambala divisions. Previously, these trains had special numbers beginning with '0' and charged higher fares. ...
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The change will result in reduced fares, potentially by up to 50%. For example, the Farakka Express will switch to its old numbers 15733/15743 and 15734/15744 respectively. The article provides a list of specific trains and their new numbers, along with an estimated fare reduction for various destinations from Lucknow.

Several special trains that were running during the COVID-19 pandemic will be transitioned to regular trains with their original numbers starting July 1st, eliminating the need for extra charges. This change will benefit passengers. However, due to non-interlocking work on the Yamuna Bridge, several trains will have their routes diverted, causing...
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delays and inconvenience for travelers. These trains will follow alternative routes, resulting in longer travel times. Additionally, some trains have had their numbers changed. The article provides details on the modified routes and new train numbers for specific trains operating between June 13th and June 18th. It also lists the trains transitioning to regular services with their new numbers effective from July 1st.

The Farakka Express, previously operated by the Malda Railway Division, has been transferred to the Katihar Railway Division. Now originating from Balurghat station, the train's extension has caused inconvenience for passengers from Bihar, particularly affecting ticket availability and causing delays in the upward journey. The Farakka Express is a crucial connection...
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for travelers from Sahibganj, Bhagalpur, and Jamalpur to Delhi, as it is one of the few daily trains on this route. While the train typically runs on time on the upward journey, the recent extension has led to frequent delays. The Farakka Express operates with two different train numbers in both the upward and downward directions. Train number 13413 travels from Sultanpur to Bathinda three days a week, while train number 13414 operates in the opposite direction for three days. Similarly, train number 13483 travels from Ayodhya to Bathinda four days a week, and train number 13484 operates in the opposite direction for four days. The transfer of the train to the Katihar Railway Division may lead to a change in the train numbers. The Farakka Express is the only daily train connecting Sahibganj, Bhagalpur, and Jamalpur to Varanasi, Lucknow, Delhi, and Bathinda, making it a popular choice for passengers from these regions.

Indian Railways has extended the Malda Town-Bathinda Farakka Express, train numbers 13483/84 and 13413/14, to/from Balurghat. The extended service will operate on specific days of the week: 13483/84 departs Balurghat on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, arriving in Bathinda JCO at 17:00. 13413/14 departs Balurghat on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday, arriving...
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in Bathinda JCO at 17:00. The return journey, 13484/14 departs Bathinda on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday, arriving in Balurghat at 09:15, while 13414 departs on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, arriving in Balurghat at 09:15. The schedule between Malda Town and Bathinda remains unchanged.