South Eastern Railway Boosts Capacity: Extra Coaches Added to 5 Major Express Trains to Clear Festive Rush

To effectively manage heavy passenger congestion and provide seamless travel during the upcoming festive and holiday season, South Eastern Railway has announced a major augmentation of its services. Recognizing the annual surge in traveler volume, the railway administration has decided to attach extra coaches to five major express trains operating across the Chakradharpur and Kharagpur railway divisions between August 29 and October 3, 2026.Enhancing Passenger Comfort and Seat AvailabilityWith festival travel witnessing unprecedented demand, securing confirmed tickets often becomes a major hurdle for daily commuters and long-distance travelers alike. To ease this pressure, the railway zone is permanently augmenting train capacity during peak travel windows. This strategic addition of AC and sleeper coaches ensures that passengers experience a more comfortable journey while significantly improving their chances of obtaining confirmed reservations during the busy holiday weeks.Complete List of Trains Augmented with Extra CoachesPassengers planning journeys across these specific routes can benefit from the newly attached coaches across multiple dates:Shalimar-Mumbai LTT Kurla Express (18030): Augmented with 1 additional 3rd AC coach and 1 additional Sleeper coach, operating from August 29 to October 2.Rourkela-Jagdalpur Intercity Express (18107): Equipped with 1 additional Sleeper coach specifically for the journey on August 30.Shalimar-Puri Express (18039): Upgraded with 2 additional Sleeper coaches for operations on August 30.Santragachi-Yelhanka AC Express (18063): To feature 1 additional 3rd AC coach for travelers on October 3.Howrah-Puri Superfast Express (12837): Attached with 1 additional Sleeper coach, running from August 29 to 31 and again from October 1 to 4.