NFR to operate Jan Shatabdi Express train between Agartala, Manipur

Droupadi Murmu to flag off special train in Agartala on Oct. 13

Dimapur, Oct. 11 (EMN): In a bid to further extend rail connectivity in Manipur, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has decided to operate the Jan Shatabdi Express train between Agartala and Jiribam, up to Khongsang in Manipur.

An update from NFR issued on Oct 11 informed that the train will commence its regular journey from Oct. 14 and will run on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. This section has been newly constructed under Jiribam – Imphal new line project.

Also, the Jan Shatabdi will be having new Linke Hofmann Busch coaches with latest amenities for passengers and a Vistadome coach has also been added in this train.

The inauguration of this special is said to be flagged off by President of India, Droupadi Murmu on Oct. 13 at 8:45 am from Agartala railway station.

The details of stoppages and timings of these trains are said to be available at IRCTC website and through NTES and various social media platforms of NFR.

Passengers have been requested to verify the details before undertaking their journey.