New Delhi, April 5 (NationPress) The Indian Railways has announced the launch of special summer trains at a premium fare between Malda Town and Udhna, aimed at accommodating the surge in passenger numbers during the busy holiday season, as confirmed by officials on Sunday.

These special trains, designated as train numbers 09033/09034 Malda Town–Udhna, will operate on a consistent timetable from April to July. The journey spans approximately 38 hours and features a combination of air-conditioned, sleeper, and general class coaches to cater to different passenger needs.

According to the schedule, the 09033 Udhna–Malda Town Special will depart Udhna every Thursday at 11 p.m. from April 9 to July 23, completing 16 trips total, and is expected to arrive in Malda Town at 11:00 a.m. on the third day.

For the return route, the 09034 Malda Town–Udhna Special will set off from Malda Town at 9:30 a.m. every Sunday between April 12 and July 26, also operating 16 trips, and is anticipated to reach Udhna by 1:20 a.m. on the third day.

Throughout its route under the Eastern Railway jurisdiction, the train will make stops at several significant stations, including New Farakka, Barharwa, Sahibganj, Kahalgaon, Bhagalpur, Sultanganj, Jamalpur, and Abhaipur.

The train will feature a mix of General Second Class, Sleeper Class, and air-conditioned accommodations to meet the diverse demands of travelers.

Officials have indicated that the booking date for these special trains will be announced soon.

As part of a larger initiative to address the heightened travel demand during the summer, Indian Railways will operate a total of 1,484 summer special trains in 2026. This includes 749 reserved services and 735 unreserved trains covering major routes across the nation.

These special services will be available from April through July, focusing on high-demand routes such as Mumbai–Banaras, Delhi–Katra, and Pune–Danapur, among others.

The comprehensive list of special trains will also include short- and medium-distance routes like Mumbai–Pune, Mumbai–Kolhapur, and Pune–Solapur, in addition to long-haul connections from Mumbai to destinations like Gorakhpur and Ballia.

Reservations for most of these special trains can be made via the IRCTC website as well as at computerized reservation centers.

Updated and detailed information regarding these services will also be accessible through official railway channels.

Travelers are encouraged to check real-time updates on train schedules, routes, and seat availability using the NTES App or the National Train Enquiry System prior to planning their trips.