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Puja Special Train: Bengal-Gujarat Link via Gaya, Easing Travel to UP & Rajasthan.
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News18•02-10-2026, 08:46
Puja Special Train: Bengal-Gujarat Link via Gaya, Easing Travel to UP & Rajasthan.
- •Railways announced a Puja Special Train between Kolkata and Pratapnagar (Gujarat) to manage passenger rush during Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath festivals.
- •The train will pass through Gaya station in Bihar, benefiting residents of Gaya and surrounding areas for festive travel.
- •Train number 03109 (Kolkata–Pratapnagar Special) will run every Tuesday from October 13, 2026, to November 24, 2026, making 07 trips.
- •On its return, train number 03110 (Pratapnagar–Kolkata Special) will run every Thursday from October 15, 2026, to November 26, 2026, also making 07 trips.
- •This special train connecting West Bengal and Gujarat will stop at major stations including Durgapur, Asansol, Chittaranjan, Madhupur, Jasidih, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya (DDU) Junction, and Kota, offering General, Sleeper, and AC class coaches.
Key Questions Answered
Train number 03109 runs every Tuesday from October 13 to November 24, 2026, departing Kolkata at 08:00 AM, passing through Gaya, and reaching Pratapnagar the next day. The return train 03110 runs every Thursday from October 15 to November 26, 2026.
Under the Asansol division of Eastern Railway, the train stops at Durgapur, Asansol, Chittaranjan, Madhupur, and Jasidih. It also travels through Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya (DDU) Junction in Uttar Pradesh and Kota station in Rajasthan.
To accommodate the heavy festive rush, the train features General Second Class, Sleeper Class, and Air-Conditioned Class coaches. Passengers are advised to book their travel reservations in advance.
