Delhi to Madgaon train route, timetable, and booking details

Ministry of Railways has announced a re-opening of passenger train services in the country starting from May 12, 2020, in a graded manner. Initially, 15 pairs of trains will operate from New Delhi to different states in India. After around seven-week lockdown amid the coronavirus outbreak, Indian Railways has decided to resume operating trains beginning on Tuesday connecting Jammu Tawi to New Delhi.

Delhi to Madgaon train fare

Booking for the special air-conditioned trains has started from May 11, 2020, at 4 pm. The Delhi to Madgaon train fare would be equivalent to the super-fast train, Rajdhani express. Delhi to Madgaon train fare in AC 3 Tier costs ₹3325, according to the IRCTC website. People can book the tickets online through IRCTC’s official website- www.irctc.co.in as ticket booking counters at the railway station would stay closed.

Delhi to Madgaon train route

The first run of the special train will begin on May 13, 2020, from the capital city of New Delhi and May 14, 2020, from Jammu Tawi. These trains would run on Rajdhani routes between New Delhi, Dibrugarh, Agartala, Howrah, Patna, Bilaspur, Ranchi, Bhubaneshwar, Secunderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram, Madgaon, Mumbai Central, Ahmedabad, and Jammu Tawi. Moreover, they would also have some stoppages in a few selected cities. Here is the list of stoppage, timings and fares that the special train to and fro New Delhi and Madgaon will follow. Check out the Delhi to Madgaon train route map:

The special train would carry passengers to the national capital on Monday and Sunday. It would return to Madgaon on Friday and Saturday. The special train would halt at Ratnagiri, Panvel, Surat, Vadodara Junction and Kolkata Junction.

Delhi to Madgaon time table

The special train 02414 will leave from New Delhi at 11:25 am and will reach Madgaon the next day at 12: 50 pm. It will run twice a week. Furthermore, the special train 02413 will run from Madgaon at 10:30 am and arrive New Delhi stations the next day at 12: 40 pm.

According to reports, Indian Railways has mentioned that the passengers would have to cover their mouth and nose with a mask or any face cover. They would have to undergo screening at departure and only those who are asymptomatic would be allowed to enter the train. Moreover, the passengers having valid confirmed tickets would be allowed to enter the railway stations. The Indian Railways has also announced and urged people to reach their respective railway stations at least 90 minutes before the train’s departure.

To combat the spread of the novel virus, the passengers would not receive linen, blankets and curtains inside the train. They are advised to carry their linen while travelling. There would be special norms for air-conditioned coaches and the temperature would be suitably regulated for the same. No stalls or booths on the platforms would be open and permission for train side vending would not be given. Moreover, all passengers are required to download and use the Aarogya Setu app. They will receive ready-to-eat food and bottled water on demand inside the trains. Passengers will have to pay for the same.

According to reports, railway officials revealed that unlike Shramik Special trains, these special trains would transport on full capacity. The former used to carry 54 migrant labourers instead of 72 passengers. The railway ministry is also planning to start more special services on new routes as per availability after reserving 20,000 coaches for COVID-19 care centres and up to 300 Shramik Special trains every day. 

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Delhi to Madgaon train ticket booking 

Passengers can also cancel their train booking through online process. According to reports, the cancellation can be possible up to 24 hours before the scheduled departure of the train. The charge will be 50% of the actual fare.

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