The LTT-Gorakhpur-LTT Express, currently operated by the Northeast Frontier Railway, might be taken over by the East Central Railway. A representative from the Betia region has requested the Railway Board to extend the route of the LTT-Gorakhpur-LTT Express to Betia. The Railway Board has yet to decide on this request,...
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but it has generated a lot of discussion within the railway department. The move comes amidst concerns about the limited availability of confirmed tickets for Gorakhpur-Mumbai trains. The extension of the route could lead to further difficulties for passengers traveling from Gorakhpur to Mumbai, as the train is already full before reaching Gorakhpur. Furthermore, the Awadh Express, which previously ran from Gorakhpur to Mumbai, has already been extended to Muzaffarpur and then Barouni, resulting in a significant reduction in the number of seats available for Gorakhpur passengers. The article also mentions the introduction of a special express train between Gorakhpur and Jodhpur, as well as a special train running from New Tinsukia to Bhagat Ki Kothi via Gorakhpur. Lastly, a weekly special train will operate between Katihar and Amritsar, passing through Gorakhpur.