Agartala: Travellers across Tripura will have additional rail connectivity during the festive season, with the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) scheduling special train services on the Agartala–Dharmanagar and Agartala–Sabroom routes from October 18 to October 21, 2026.
The temporary arrangements are aimed at accommodating the seasonal increase in passenger traffic and providing more travel options between key destinations in the state.
The railway has announced two pairs of unreserved special trains, with services operating daily in both directions during the four-day period.
Early Morning Service to Dharmanagar
The Agartala–Dharmanagar route will be served by Train No. 05640, which is scheduled to leave Agartala at 5:10 am and reach Dharmanagar at 8:45 am.
The return service, Train No. 05639, will depart from Dharmanagar at 9:30 am and arrive in Agartala at 1:20 pm.
The trains will stop at Jogendra Nagar, Jirania, Teliamura, Mungiakami, Ambassa, Jawaharnagar, S.K. Para, Manu, Nalkata, Kumarghat, Pecharthal and Panisagar, in addition to the originating and terminating stations.
Afternoon Connectivity Between Agartala and Sabroom
A second pair of special services will operate between Agartala and Sabroom in southern Tripura.
Train No. 05644 will depart from Agartala at 2:15 pm and reach Sabroom at 4:35 pm. The return train, No. 05643, will leave Sabroom at 5 pm and arrive in Agartala at 7:35 pm.
The notified intermediate stops include Sekerkote, Bishalgarh, Bishramganj, Udaipur, Garjee, Santir Bazar, Belonia, Jolaibari, Thailik Twisa and Manu Bazar.
What Passengers Should Know
Both pairs of trains are scheduled to run daily from October 18 through October 21. Together, the services will provide eight one-way trips during the operating period.
Passengers are advised to check the latest timetable and station-wise stopping details through official railway channels or the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) before travelling, as operational details may be subject to change.
The additional services are expected to offer greater flexibility to people travelling between northern, central and southern parts of Tripura during the festive period.
