As the month of April approaches its halfway mark, the anticipation of summer holidays builds up. Many people start planning trips with their families during this time, leading to a surge in the number of travelers to tourist destinations. Alongside this, the Indian Railways traditionally operates several Summer Special trains to accommodate the increased demand for travel during the summer vacation season.
Recently, the Eastern Railway has announced the introduction of Summer Special trains for the convenience of travelers. According to the information shared by the railway authorities on their official handle, a special train service has been initiated between two major cities.
Details of the Special Train Service
The special train route connects Bengaluru to Malda Town. This train, named Bengaluru-Malda Town Special, will operate in both up and down directions. Let’s delve into the complete schedule of this service.
Schedule
The Bengaluru-Malda Town Special (Train number: 06564) will run between the two cities for a limited period, from April 14, 2024, to May 5, 2024. It will operate four trips in total during this period.
The train will depart from Bengaluru at 23:40 hours on the third day of the week and arrive at Malda Town at 16:30 hours on the same day. This service will be available every Sunday, facilitating travelers between the two cities.
Timing and Stopovers
The Malda Town-Bengaluru Special Train (Train number: 06564) will run every Wednesday. It will commence its journey from Malda Town at 16:00 hours and reach Bengaluru at 09:30 hours on the third day of its journey.
The train will make stopovers at New Farakka, Rampurhat, Bholpur, and Dankuni stations during its journey. The service will offer General, Sleeper, and AC coaches to cater to the diverse needs of passengers.
As the summer vacations draw nearer, this initiative by the Eastern Railway will undoubtedly provide relief to travelers, facilitating smooth and comfortable journeys between Bengaluru and Malda Town.