Indian Railways News => Topic started by railgenie on Apr 21, 2013 - 12:00:56 PM


Title - Special trains for IPL spectators
Posted by : railgenie on Apr 21, 2013 - 12:00:56 PM

KOLKATA : Eastern Railway will run a special train and provide additional stoppages for another for the convenience of spectators who come to watch IPL matches at Eden Gardens on 24 and 26 April. The special train will start from Howrah at 1 a.m. on 25 and 27 April, and reach Burdwan at 3.30 a.m. on both days. The train that will run via the main line will stop at all the stations en route. The 63501 Up Howrah-Burdwan local leaving Howrah at 1.50 a.m. on 25 and 27 April will run via the Burdwan Chord-Dankuni, stopping at all the stations en route. The train will reach Burdwan at 4.10 a.m. South Eastern Railway, too, has made some arrangements for the purpose by rescheduling the 38487 Howrah-Panskura local from Howrah at 12.05 a.m. on 25 and 26 April, instead of the regular departure time of 11.35 p.m.  sns