In light of the soaring demand for train travel, especially from Udaipur, railway authorities are urged to consider initiating special train services to accommodate passengers during the upcoming holidays and festivals.

Many trains arriving in Udaipur are witnessing waiting lists stretching up to one and a half months in advance. This surge in demand has led to concerns among travellers, prompting calls for additional services to alleviate the strain.

Long-distance trains departing from Udaipur are particularly affected, with popular trains like Ananya, Kamakhya, Humsafar, Chetak, Bandra, Haridwar, Mewar, and Khajuraho experiencing extended waiting lists.

The situation is exacerbated by the summer holiday season, with many individuals either returning home or embarking on leisure trips. As a result, waiting lists continue to grow steadily, posing challenges for passengers seeking to secure bookings.

While some trains have limited availability of seats, they often do not align with travelers' preferences regarding coaches, further complicating the booking process.

Authorities stress the necessity of special train services, especially for routes to destinations like Bandra, Haridwar, Ananya, and New Jalpaiguri, during peak travel periods. Such additional services not only address the immediate demand but also contribute to the revenue of the railways while ensuring affordable and convenient travel for passengers.

In response to these concerns, railway authorities are urged to assess the feasibility of introducing special train services to meet the growing demand and provide much-needed relief to travelers from Udaipur and beyond.

Waiting List in these trains

1. The Ananya train (train number 12316) from Udaipur to Bihar has waiting lists in all classes until May 15. The return journey (train number 12315) from Udaipur has all tickets booked until May 2. Limited tickets are available for other dates around these dates.
2.  Train number 19601, traveling from Udaipur to New Jalpaiguri, has waiting lists in all coaches until June 15, including the AC compartments. Similarly, the return journey (train number 19602) has waiting lists in the sleeper class and AC compartments until May 15. Some seats are available in other coaches.
3.  The train from Udaipur to Kamakhya (train number 19615) has waiting lists in all coaches until May 6, including the AC compartments. The returning train (train number 19616) has waiting lists in the sleeper class until May 16. Seats are available in other coaches.
4.  Train number 22902 from Udaipur to Bandra is experiencing waiting lists in all coaches in April. Similarly, the return journey (train number 22901) from Bandra to Udaipur has waiting lists in all coaches until May 22.
5. Train number 19609 from Udaipur to Haridwar has waiting lists in all coaches, including the AC compartments, until May 27. The returning train (train number 19610) has waiting lists in all coaches, including the AC compartments, until May 28.
6.  Both trains, numbers 12964 and 12963, traveling from Udaipur to Nizamuddin and back respectively, have waiting lists in all coaches, including the AC compartments, until April 10.
7. In the Udaipur-Delhi-Udaipur Chetak Express (numbered 20474 and 20473), there are waiting lists in all coaches, including the AC compartments, until April 10. 

Source: Rajasthan Patrika