Starting from July 1st, the train numbers of 24 trains, including the Farakka train, will be changed. These trains were initially run as special trains, resulting in their numbers starting with zero. The North Railway Lucknow Division administration was operating MEMU and passenger trains with zero prefixes, but now they will...
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be operated with regular numbers. This change is expected to reduce fares by approximately 50%.

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.

Passengers on several long-distance trains are facing issues with AC cooling and water shortages. Dr. Gurpreet Singh, a passenger traveling in the first AC coach of the 12237 Begampura Express from Varanasi to Lucknow, complained about the AC malfunctioning. Similarly, Pawan Gupta, a passenger in the B-1 coach of the same...
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train's third AC, expressed his dissatisfaction with the non-functional AC. Passengers traveling in the third AC Economy class of the 12328 Dehradun-Howrah Upasana Express also reported issues with the AC and lack of drinking water. Passengers in the B-2 and B-3 coaches of the 13414 Farakka Express's third AC faced difficulties due to the water shortage, forcing them to purchase water and use the toilet.

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.

Northeast Frontier Railway is extending the services of train no. 13413/13414 (Malda Town – Bathinda – Malda Town) and train no. 13483/13484 (Malda Town – Bathinda – Malda Town) Farakka Express from Malda Town to Balurghat, fulfilling a long-standing demand from the people of Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal. This...
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extension will take effect from April 15th, 2024. Both trains will operate with seven AC 3-tier, two AC 2-tier, one AC 3-tier Economy, six sleeper class, and three general seating coaches.