Indian Railways has launched a new Ernakulam-Patna unreserved special train (06085) to address the transportation needs of migrant workers returning to their hometowns from Kerala. The train will depart every Friday at 11 pm from Ernakulam and reach Patna on Monday, before returning to Ernakulam on Thursday. This initiative comes after...
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a tragic incident earlier this month where a Train Ticket Examiner (TTE) lost his life in a ticket dispute with a guest worker aboard the Ernakulam-Patna Superfast train. The new train, with 22 general coaches, aims to reduce the number of incidents on trains and ensure a smooth journey for passengers. The service is initially planned to operate until June. In addition, a new Summer Special Train (06081) has also been introduced, operating from Kochuveli to Howrah (Shalimar Station) in West Bengal, also starting on Fridays. These special trains are designed to ease the summer rush and facilitate passenger travel.