The Eastern Railway has announced the addition of sleeper coaches to six long-distance trains to accommodate the increased passenger demand during the winter season. The decision was made considering safety, feasibility, and passenger demand. The added sleeper coach will be in effect for specific dates and journeys. For instance, the 13009...
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Howrah-Yoganagari Rishikesh Doon Express will have an extra sleeper coach from December 18th to 31st, while the 13010 Yoganagari Rishikesh Howrah Doon Express will have the same from December 20th to January 2nd. The 13043 Howrah-Raxaul Express will have the extra coach from December 20th to 29th, while the 13044 Raxaul-Howrah Express will have it from December 21st to 30th. The 13063/13064 Howrah-Balurghat-Howrah Express will have the extra coach from December 20th to 29th. The 13173 Sealdah-Agartala Express will have the extra coach from December 19th to 31st, while the 13174 Agartala-Sealdah Express will have it from December 21st to January 2nd. The 13175 Sealdah-Silchar Express will have the extra coach from December 18th to 30th (for 6 journeys), while the 13176 Silchar-Sealdah Express will have it from December 20th to January 1st (for 6 journeys). The 13149 Sealdah-Alipurduar Kanchan Kanya Express will have the extra coach from December 18th to 31st (for 14 journeys), while the 13150 Alipurduar-Sealdah Kanchan Kanya Express will have it from December 19th to January 1st (for 14 journeys). These additions are expected to create 7776 extra berths, fulfilling the demand and reducing overcrowding.