The Indian Railways is running 'Aastha Special' trains to take Ram devotees from Jabalpur to Ayodhya. Due to high demand, the train's capacity was increased from 22 coaches to 24, with over 1,340 seats filled within 24 hours of its announcement. The train departed from Jabalpur on February 15th, at 11:00...
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PM, and will reach Ayodhya at 10:30 AM on February 16th. The train will then return from Ayodhya to Jabalpur on February 20th, departing at 9:20 PM and arriving at 1:30 PM. A third 'Aastha Special' train will depart from Katni on February 17th. The train's popularity is attributed to its shorter route and faster travel time, completing the journey in 11.30 hours. However, passengers have expressed dissatisfaction with the food and bedding arrangements provided by IRCTC. The arrangements, managed by IRCTC, have been inconsistent and some passengers were left without food or bedding. The quality of the bedding provided has also been criticized, with many complaining about its unclean condition. This has led to conflicts between passengers and attendants on board the train.