Mangaluru-Madgaon Express Special to run as unreserved passenger train from March 1; Fares reduced
Mangaluru: The Mangaluru Central-Madgaon-Mangaluru Central Express Special (Train No. 56616/56615) will operate as a fully unreserved passenger train from Saturday, March 1, 2025.
With this change, ticket prices will drop by nearly 40 percent, providing relief to commuters. Statements from Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd., and the Southern Railway here said both the services would run as unreserved passenger services from March 1, as reported by The Hindu.
One second sitting reserved coach on Train No. 56616/615 would get converted as an unreserved coach thereby making all the 18 coaches as unreserved one.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, several low-cost passenger trains were discontinued. Some were later reintroduced as express specials but with express train fares, making travel expensive for daily commuters.
In response to public demand, railways have gradually reinstated some passenger trains.
With the reclassification of the train, ticket prices will see a significant reduction, making travel more affordable for passengers, added The Hindu. While the fare was Rs 150 from Mangaluru Central to Madgaon till February 28, it will become Rs 85. Similarly, Mangaluru-Karwar fare will reduce from Rs 125 to Rs 75. Additionally, the cost for Mangaluru to Bhatkal will decrease from Rs 75 to Rs 45, Mangaluru to Kundapura from Rs 60 to Rs 30, and Mangaluru to Udupi from Rs 45 to Rs 25.
Train No. 56616 departs Mangaluru Central at 5:30 a.m. to reach Madgaon at 1:30 p.m. while Train No. 56615 leaves Madgaon at 1:50 p.m. to reach Mangaluru Central at 11:05 p.m.
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Jaiswal hits half-century as RR make 205/4 against Punjab Kings
Mullanpur, Apr 5 (PTI): Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed a fine half-century and shared an 89-run stand with skipper Sanju Samson as Rajasthan Royals posted a steep 205 for 4 against Punjab Kings here on Saturday.
Jaiswal scored a 45-ball 67 studded with three boundaries and five sixes, while Samson hit a 26-ball 38. Riyan Parag then scored an unbeaten 43.
New Zealand quick Lockie Ferguson (2/37) was the most successful PBKS bowler getting rid of both Jaiswal and Samson, who returned to lead RR in place of Riyan Parag in this match.
Earlier, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl.
Brief scores:
Rajasthan Royals 205 for 4 in 20 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 67, Sanju Samson 38, Riyan Parag 43 not out; Lockie Ferguson 2/37).
