Katihar-Amritsar-Katihar Special Train Services Extended for Additional Five Trips to Meet Passenger Demand

 Guwahati, 28^th July, 2026:

In order to cater to the continued increase in passenger demand and to facilitate convenient travel and clear the extra rush, Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has decided to extend the services of the 05736/05735 Katihar-Amritsar-Katihar Special Train for five additional trips in each direction. The train will continue to operate with its existing composition, timings, stoppages and maintenance schedule, thereby ensuring uninterrupted connectivity for passengers travelling between Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab and other important stations en-route.

Train No. 05736 (Katihar-Amritsar) Special will depart from Katihar at 21:00 hrs every Wednesday from 5^th August to 2^nd September, 2026, while Train No. 05735 (Amritsar-Katihar) Special will depart from Amritsar at  13:25, every Friday from 7^th August to 4^th September, 2026, to reach their respective destinations.

NFR remains committed towards enhancing passenger convenience by introducing and extending special train services whenever required. Such initiatives not only help in ease of congestions on regular trains but also ensure smoother, safer and more comfortable travel for passengers across the region. Passengers are advised to verify the detailed schedule and stoppages through the IRCTC & NTES website or other official social media platforms of NFR before commencing their journey.