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Durga Puja 2026: 12 Special Trains in Howrah Division
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News18•14-10-2026, 20:30
Durga Puja 2026: 12 Special Trains in Howrah Division
- •Eastern Railway's Howrah Division has decided to run 12 additional EMU special trains to manage passenger rush during Durga Puja.
- •These special trains will operate from October 17 to 21 during Puja nights across Howrah, Bandel, Tarakeswar, Chandanpur, Naihati, and Bardhaman routes.
- •The special trains will have stops at every station for the convenience of the passengers.
- •Several EMU local trains will run according to the Sunday schedule on specific festival days to streamline operations.
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Eastern Railway's Howrah Division is operating 12 additional EMU special trains from October 17 to 21, 2026, to manage the passenger rush during Durga Puja.
The special trains operate during Puja nights across the Howrah, Bandel, Tarakeswar, Chandanpur, Naihati, and Bardhaman routes, including services from Howrah to Bardhaman via Bandel and Dankuni.
From October 17 to 21, 2026, several local train times are altered, such as the Howrah-Bardhaman MEMU Local departing at 1:30 AM. Additionally, on specific Puja dates up to 3:00 PM, all EMU locals will run on a Sunday schedule before normal weekday schedules resume.
