Jamshedpur: The Chakradharpur (CKP) division of South Eastern Railway will run a special train between Rourkela and Tatanagar on June 21 to facilitate candidates appearing in the NEET 2026 examination, an official said on Friday.

Special train no 68044 will depart from Rourkela at 05:10 hours on June 21 and arrive at Tatanagar station at 09:20 hours, a statement issued by PRO-cum-Senior Divisional Commercial Manager (CKP division) said.

Keeping in view the convenience of candidates appearing for NEET-2026 examination, the CKP division of S E Rly has decided to operate a special train between Rourkela and Tatanagar station on 21st June, the statement stated.

To maximise convenience for NEET-2026 candidates and ensure their timely arrival at the examination centres, this special train will be provided with stoppages at all stations and halt between Rourkela and Tatanagar.

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