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Durga Puja Railways Announces Special Trains on Howrah Delhi Chennai Routes
- •Indian Railways has announced multiple special trains to manage passenger rush during Durga Puja.
- •Special trains with AC coaches will operate between Howrah and New Delhi on October 17 and 19.
- •Unreserved special trains will run between Santragachi and Kenduapara on October 17 and 18.
- •Special train services will also connect Chennai Egmore and Santragachi to facilitate travel during the festival.
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Eastern Railway is running a special AC train between Howrah and New Delhi for Durga Puja 2026. Train No. 04070 departs New Delhi on October 17 at 8:20 AM and arrives in Howrah on October 18 at 10:50 AM, while Train No. 04069 leaves Howrah on October 18 at 3:00 PM and reaches New Delhi on October 19 at 6:45 PM.
The Santragachi-Kenduapara unreserved special trains (08041 and 08042) operate on October 17 and 18, 2026. Train No. 08041 departs Santragachi at 7:30 AM to reach Kenduapara at 2:00 PM, and the return Train No. 08042 leaves Kenduapara at 3:40 PM to arrive back at Santragachi at 10:30 PM.
The Chennai Egmore-Santragachi special train (Train No. 06031 and 06032) features designated stoppages at Kharagpur and Balasore stations during its festive journey.
