Ministry of Railways had earlier announced to run Suvidha trains replacing the Premium Trains from July 2015. Now the first such Suvidha Train is being started from 13th July, 2015 between Gorakhpur and Anand Vihar (Delhi). The booking for this train has started today i.e. 08-07-2015. This train will run from13th July to 30th July 2015.
The train number 05027 Gorakhpur-Anand Vihar biweekly Suvidha special train will start every Monday and Wednesday (13,15, 20, 22, 27, 29 July 2015) from Gorakhpur at 20:55 hrs and will reach Anand Vihar next day at 11:00 hrs. it will have stops at Khalilabad, Basti, Gonda, Lucknow, Muradabad.
In the other direction, the train number 05028 Anand Vihar biweekly Suvidha special train will depart every Tuesday and Thursday (14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 july, 2015) at 14:00 hrs and will reach Gorakhpur next day at 05:10 hrs. it will have same stops.
Suvidha types of trains are planned to be run during peak summer, winter rush seasons, festivals and on other occasions as jointly decided by COMs and CCMs of the zonal Railways. Only confirmed and RAC tickets will be issued on these trains. Advance Reservation Period (ARP) of the train will be maximum 30 days and minimum 10 days. Tickets for the train will be available both at Railway Reservation Counters and e-ticket through IRCTC. Passenger has to produce one of the prescribed Identity Card during journey for verification purpose. No concession, no free/complimentary pass will be applicable and also for children full adult fare shall be charged.
