Vasco-da-Gama Special Trains Announced for Velankanni Festival

Rapid Summary

• Special trains will operate between Vasco-da-gama and Velankanni too handle increased passenger demand for the Velankanni festival.

– Vasco-da-Gama to Velankanni Express Special (07361) departure: August 27, September 1, and September 6 at 9:55 p.m. Arrival at Velankanni at 3:45 a.m. on Fridays and Mondays.
– Return journey Velankanni-Vasco-da-Gama Express Special (07362) departure: August 29, September 3, and September 8 at 11:55 p.m. Arrival at vasco-da-Gama at 3 a.m. on Sundays, Fridays, and Wednesdays.

• Composition of special trains includes:

– One AC Frist Class-cum-AC two-tier coach.
– Four general coaches (two Divyangjan-pleasant), multiple sleeper class coaches.

• The train will halt in key stations such as Madgaon Junction, Hubbali Junction, SMVT Bengaluru among others as per Tiruchi Railway Division notice.

• Temporary augmentation announced for other routes:

– shri Ganganagar-Tiruchi Humsafar Express (22497/22498): Additional AC three-tier coach from August dates mentioned.
– Jodhpur-Tiruchi Humsafar Express similar augmentations reflecting customer volumes

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