East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced the operation of 27 pairs of Puja Special Trains to various destinations across the country to meet the increased passenger demand during Kali Puja and Chhath Puja.
ECoR sources reported on Tuesday that the initiative aims to accommodate passengers across its jurisdiction and ensure convenient travel options for festival-goers.
Of the 27 pairs of special trains, 18 pairs will run until the last week of November 2024, 2 pairs will operate until the first week of November, and 7 pairs will continue until December 2024. Additionally, two pairs will travel towards Danapur (Patna) and Jayanagar in Bihar.
Approximately 600 trips of these Special Trains are scheduled to depart from ECoR’s jurisdiction over the festive season, covering the periods of Kali Puja and Chhath Puja.
Moreover, 14 additional pairs of Special Trains are passing through the ECoR jurisdiction, connecting important cities and states to enhance connectivity and ease the burden on regular train services during this high-demand period.
Passengers are advised to stay updated on the schedule and availability of these special trains through platforms such as the National Train Enquiry System (NTES), East Coast Railway’s social media, and PRS enquiry counters at railway stations. These sources provide real-time information
to ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience, ECoR sources added.
The Special Trains are scheduled to depart from the following major stations:
Bhubaneswar: Dhanbad (Jharkhand) and Yesvantpur (Bengaluru).
Puri: Patna, Jayanagar (Bihar), Nizamuddin, Udhna (Surat), Kolkata, Gwalior, Santragachi, Shalimar, and Bhanjpur (Baripada).Sambalpur: Erode (Kerala).
Visakhapatnam: Secunderabad, Bengaluru, Tirupati, Chennai, Kollam (Kerala), Shalimar, Danapur (Bihar), and Araku.
Brahmapur: Nanded (Maharashtra), Secunderabad, and Surat (Gujarat).
Srikakulam: Secunderabad and Tirupati.
Cuttack: Hyderabad.
In addition, additional special trains have been planned from Puri and Visakhapatnam to Patna and Madhubani in Bihar, respectively, for Chhath Puja. These Special Trains will provide added convenience to passengers traveling to popular destinations during Diwali and Chhath Puja, ensuring timely and safe journeys for all.
