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Railways Announce Special Trains for Durga Puja Rush
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News18•17-10-2026, 13:53
Railways Announce Special Trains for Durga Puja Rush
- •Indian Railways has announced multiple special trains to manage passenger rush during Durga Puja.
- •A special train with AC coaches will operate between Howrah and New Delhi on October 17 and 18.
- •Santragachi-Kenduapara and Chennai Egmore-Santragachi routes will also see special Puja services.
- •This initiative by Eastern and South Eastern Railways aims to ensure convenient festive travel.
Key Questions Answered
To manage the festive rush, the Railways have announced special trains on the Howrah-New Delhi, Santragachi-Kenduapara, and Chennai Egmore-Santragachi routes.
The New Delhi-Howrah Special (04070) departs on October 17, while the Howrah-New Delhi Special (04069) departs on October 18, 2026.
The Howrah-New Delhi special train stops at Bandel, Bardhaman, Durgapur, Asansol, Chittaranjan, Madhupur, and Jasidih stations in both directions.
