New Delhi, August 14: This Independence Day, several trains will run on new timings as the Indian Railways has issued a new time-table for many trains starting August 15, 2018. The arrival and departure timings of several trains in all zones will change from Wednesday. Passengers have been advised by Indian Railways to check the new timings of their respective trains before their journey.
The Northern Railways has changed the timings of 201 trains. While 102 trains will now leave before the usual time, 58 trains will depart after their old prescribed time.
ECoR New Time Table to be implemented from 15th August,2018 - Changes in timings of trains, Extension of Trains, Increase in frequency, Re-numbering & introduction of New Train Services have been included in New Time Table, August-2018 @DRMKhurdaroad @drmwat_ecor @drmsambalpur pic.twitter.com/rtP3jEEi6h
ā EAST COAST Railway (@eastcoastrail) August 13, 2018
New Time Table of Railways will be implemented from 15th August, 2018. Kindly take note of changes in train timings. @WesternRly pic.twitter.com/MoyTY2GKPC
ā DRM - Rajkot (@wrdrmrjt) August 13, 2018
On Western Railways, seven new pairs of trains have been introduced including more Hamsafar and Mahamana Express trains. 20 Western Railway trains will be speeded up ranging from 5 minutes to 80 minutes. Eight passenger trains have been converted to MEMUs.
New WR Time Table w.e.f 15Ā August 2018.
Salient Features:-
Ā·Ā 7 pairs of trains have been introduced
Ā·20 WR trains will be speeded up ranging from 5 mins to 80 minutes
Ā·8 Psngr trains converted to MEMU.
Ā·13 pairs of trains extended.
Ā·Frequency of 2 pairs of trains increased. pic.twitter.com/EbOIMstoad
ā Western Railway (@WesternRly) August 14, 2018
Passengers can check the complete new time table for trains online on indianrailways.gov.in. You can also call 139 or SMS Rail to 139 to confirm the new timing of the train you are supposed to travel on.
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