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Puja Special Train Between Kolkata-Banaras: Halts at Jasidih-Patna-Buxar, Check Schedule Now!
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News18•25-09-2026, 07:17
Puja Special Train Between Kolkata-Banaras: Halts at Jasidih-Patna-Buxar, Check Schedule Now!
- •Indian Railways to run a Puja Special train between Kolkata and Banaras to manage the festive rush during Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath.
- •This special train is a boon for passengers traveling to Bengal via Purvanchal and Bihar, offering confirmed seats during festivals.
- •The train will make stops at major stations including Jasidih, Patna, Ara, and Buxar in Bihar and Jharkhand.
- •Train number 05048 Banaras–Kolkata Special will run every Tuesday from October 06, 2026, to November 24, 2026, for 08 trips.
- •Train number 05047 Kolkata–Banaras Special will run every Wednesday from October 07, 2026, to November 25, 2026, also for 08 trips.
Key Questions Answered
Train number 05048 Banaras-Kolkata Special runs every Tuesday from October 6, 2026, to November 24, 2026, making 8 trips. The return service, train number 05047 Kolkata-Banaras Special, operates every Wednesday from October 7, 2026, to November 25, 2026, also completing 8 trips.
During its journey in both directions, the train stops at several important stations including Durgapur, Asansol, Chittaranjan, Madhupur, Jasidih, Kiul, Patna, Ara, and Buxar.
According to the Railways, air-conditioned (AC) coaches will be available on this Puja Special train to facilitate passengers traveling home during the festive season.
