GUWAHATI: The Indian Railways announced the restoration of regular train numbers for its passenger trains on Saturday, December 28. This change, marking a return to pre-COVID operational norms, will be effective from January.
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The move will eliminate the current ‘0’ prefix in train numbers, reinstating the original numbering system to enhance clarity and convenience for passengers.
“The decision reflects our commitment to streamline passenger services and return to normalcy post-pandemic,” Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma stated. “All 60 pairs of passenger trains owned by NFR will operate with their original numbers and frequencies from January next year.”
The restored train operations are distributed across NFR’s divisions as follows:
- Tinsukia Division: 4 pairs, including Train No. 55909/55910 (Simaluguri Jn.–Dibrugarh–Simaluguri Jn.) and Train No. 75904/75905 (Makum Jn.–Dangari–Makum Jn.).
- Lumding Division: 19 pairs, such as Train No. 55603/55604 (Guwahati–Mairabari–Guwahati) and Train No. 55687/55688 (Dullabcherra–Silchar–Dullabcherra).
- Rangiya Division: 10 pairs, including Train No. 55619/55620 (Mendipathar–Guwahati–Mendipathar) and Train No. 55821/55822 (Rangiya–Dekargaon–Rangiya).
- Alipurduar Division: 6 pairs, featuring Train No. 55421/55422 (Malda Town–Balurghat–Malda Town) and Train No. 55465/55466 (Alipurduar Jn.–Bamanhat–Alipurduar Jn.).
- Katihar Division: 21 pairs, such as Train No. 55727/55728 (Katihar–Radhikapur–Katihar) and Train No. 75743/75744 (Katihar–Siliguri Jn.–Katihar).
Passengers have been instructed to check updated schedules, including timings and stoppages, through the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) website or NFR’s official social media platforms before planning their journeys.
