Examiner Bureau | Jammu:
The Railways will temporarily augment the Sambalpur–Jammu Tawi–Sambalpur Express with an additional AC 3-tier coach on two dates this month to accommodate the expected increase in passenger traffic during Navratri.
According to a railway spokesperson, Train No. 18309, running from Sambalpur to Jammu Tawi, will have the additional coach on October 19, while Train No. 18310, operating from Jammu Tawi to Sambalpur, will be augmented with the extra coach on October 22.
The arrangement has been made to facilitate passengers travelling during the festive season, particularly devotees heading to Jammu and Katra to visit the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, the spokesperson said.
The temporary augmentation is expected to increase berth availability and provide some relief to passengers amid heightened travel demand during the festive period.
Passengers have been advised to check train schedules and berth availability through the official Indian Railways website, indianrail.gov.in, and the IRCTC portal, irctc.co.in.
