Araria, 05 October (Hindustan Reporter). For the first time, the commencement and termination of Festival Special train started from Forbesganj Junction. There is an atmosphere of joy among the people of the city and the officials associated with the railway organization regarding the historic beginning in the field of NF Railway. Weekly Festival Special from Agra Cantt to Forbesganj Junction. Train number 04195 reached Forbesganj. On Saturday, after running from Agra Cantt via Gwalior, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Siwan, Gorakhpur, Hajipur and Katihar and reaching Forbesganj, the guard and loco pilot of the train were welcomed. The train reached Forbesganj Junction at 4.45 pm, about half an hour behind schedule. The reason for the delay was said to be non-availability of platform at the station.
When the train reached Forbesganj, the local citizens and organizations gave a warm welcome to the train's loco pilot, assistant loco pilot, running staff and guard at platform number 2. Central Committee member of Bihar Daily Passenger Association Bachraj Rakhecha, Indo Nepal Organization of Rail Users member Vinod Saraogi, Chamber of Commerce Secretary Rakesh Roshan, Forbesganj Civil Society President Mangilal Golcha, Patron Ajatshatru Agarwal, Citizen Sangharsh Samiti members were present at the welcome ceremony. Many dignitaries including Secretary Ramesh Singh and Advisory Committee members Subhash Aggarwal, Gopal Krishna Sonu were present.
During the welcome, the train staff were encouraged by feeding them sweets. On this occasion, Bachraj Rakhecha and Vinod Saraogi said that the route of this train is very long, hence if it is run from Gorakhpur via Kanpur and Tundla, the distance of the train will be reduced significantly. He asked to convey this suggestion to the railway officials. He also expressed concern over the fact that despite having LHB coach in the train, it is unfortunate that there is no normal coach. Because of this, those passengers who travel in general class will face problems.
This train is completely reserved, so passengers will not have any problem in seat booking. But the passengers are demanding that a general coach should also be added so that the general public can also get the benefit of this facility. After coming to Forbesganj as train number 04195, in return it left for Agra Cantt at 6:40 pm as train number 04196.