Lucknow and New Delhi are two major cities in India, with a distance of 554.9 kilometers between them. This article provides information on train travel between these cities. The fastest train is the IRCTC TEJAS EXP (Train No. 82501), taking 6 hours and 15 minutes, departing from Lucknow (LKO) at 06:10:00...
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and arriving in New Delhi (NDLS) at 12:25:00, operating on Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun. The cheapest train is the SADBHAVANA EXP (Train No. 14017), taking 10 hours and 20 minutes, departing at 18:25:00 from LKO and arriving at 04:45:00 in NDLS, operating on Fri. The last train from Lucknow is the SUHAILDEV SFAST (Train No. 22419), taking 8 hours, departing at 23:55:00 from LKO and arriving at 07:55:00 in NDLS, operating on Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun. The first train is the ANVT GARIB RATH (Train No. 22541), taking 8 hours and 25 minutes, departing at 01:05:00 from LKO and arriving at 09:30:00 in NDLS, operating on Mon, Fri. The author, Richa Vishwadeepak Tiwari, has been working in media for the past 12 years.

The North Railway has announced the temporary addition of extra coaches to various trains during the summer season to accommodate the increased passenger demand. The 14718/14017 (Haridwar-Bikaner) train will have one AC 3-tier and one sleeper coach added from Bikaner from June 3rd to 28th, and from Haridwar from June 4th...
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to 29th. The 14888 (Barmer-Rishikesh) train will have one AC 3-tier and one sleeper coach added from Barmer from June 5th to 15th, and the 14887 (Rishikesh-Barmer) train will have the same coaches added from June 7th to 17th. The 14816 (Rishikesh-Shri Ganganagar) train will have one AC 3-tier and one sleeper coach added from Rishikesh from June 6th to 16th, and the 14815 (Shri Ganganagar-Rishikesh) will have the same coaches added from June 7th to 17th. These additions are expected to benefit passengers who are currently on the RAC (Reservation Against Cancellation) and waiting list.

On Sunday, a track maintenance vehicle, a Unimet machine, derailed at Jiwdhara station on the Muzaffarpur-Bapudham railway line, disrupting train operations from 1:15 pm onwards. This incident affected 19 trains. Three passenger trains were cancelled, six trains had their destinations shortened, and the routes of 10 express trains were changed,...
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including the 19270 Muzaffarpur-Porbandar express. The track was repaired by 10 pm and train operations resumed. The three cancelled passenger trains were the 05259 Muzaffarpur-Narkatiaganj, 05287 Muzaffarpur-Raxaul, and 05508 Mehsi-Raxaul MEMU trains. The 15216 Narkatiaganj-Intercity train was terminated at Semra station, and the Muzaffarpur-Narkatiaganj MEMU passenger train was stopped at Jiwdhara. Passengers on the three cancelled passenger trains faced difficulties as they had already boarded the 05259 and 05508 trains. The sudden cancellation led to confusion and a crowd gathered at the inquiry counter, leading to a near riot situation. The RPF managed to control the crowd.

On January 22nd, the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony for Ram Lalla will take place in Ayodhya, attracting devotees from across India. To accommodate this influx, the railway is planning to run four 'Aastha Special' trains from Muzaffarpur. Additionally, six weekly trains will pass through Ayodhya, carrying devotees. While the exact timing of...
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the 'Aastha Special' trains is unconfirmed, they are likely to begin running after January 25th, two days following the inauguration of the temple. Special train arrangements include a dedicated rack for each train originating from Muzaffarpur, Samastipur, Barauni, and Darbhanga. These trains will commence operation upon receiving the green light from the Railway Board. Currently, six weekly trains, including the 19166 Sabarmati Express (running three days a week), the 19616 Kaviguru Express (running once a week), the 14649 Saryu Yamuna Express (running three days a week), the 14017 Sadbhavana Express (running only on Fridays), the 19054 Muzaffarpur-Surat Express (departing from Muzaffarpur on Sundays), and the 13509 Asansol-Gonda Express (running once a week), all pass through Ayodhya. These trains are subject to heightened security measures, including the deployment of dog squads.