Patna: Passengers traveling on East Central Railway (ECR) routes are advised to check train numbers carefully starting January 1, as the numbers of 276 passenger trains will be changed. The trains, which were designated as special during the lockdown in the Covid period, will now revert to their original numbering. These trains include ICF, DEMU, and MEMU services.
As per ECR, the trains will no longer start with a zero (0) but will operate with regular numbers. Notably, 22 trains from Barauni Junction are part of this change. The new numbering system is being implemented to streamline train services and revert to pre-Covid standards.
For instance, train 05233 Barauni-Samastipur Passenger will now run as 75239, while 05234 Samastipur-Barauni Passenger will operate as 75240. Similarly, train 03217 Barauni-Danapur Passenger will run as 63217, and 03218 Danapur-Barauni Passenger will now be 63216. Changes also apply to trains like 03283 Barauni-Patna Passenger, which will operate as 63283, and 03315 Katihar-Samastipur Passenger, which will run as 63303.
Other trains such as 03367 Katihar-Sonpur Passenger and 05263 Katihar-Samastipur Passenger will also see changes in their numbering. The department has taken measures to inform passengers through various channels to avoid any inconvenience during the transition.
Passengers are urged to verify train numbers before travel to ensure smooth journeys. The East Central Railway is committed to maintaining efficient and reliable services across its network.
