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Puja Train Rush Over! South Eastern Railway Announces 344 Special Trains
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News18•03-10-2026, 17:51
Puja Train Rush Over! South Eastern Railway Announces 344 Special Trains
- •South Eastern Railway to operate 344 trips of 19 pairs of special trains for Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath Puja.
- •Extra coaches have been permanently added to various regular trains to manage increased passenger load.
- •Last year, 356 trips of 19 pairs of special trains were run, with 8 pairs later converted to permanent services.
- •Special trains will run on important routes including Shalimar, Visakhapatnam, Santragachi, and Ranchi.
- •30 coaches have been permanently added to regular trains until September 2026 to enhance passenger service capacity.
Key Questions Answered
During the festive season, the South Eastern Railway plans to operate 344 trips of 19 pairs of special trains to handle the increased passenger load.
To enhance passenger service capacity, 30 coaches have been permanently added to various regular trains until September 2026.
Last year, during the festive season of Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath Puja, 356 trips of 19 pairs of special trains were operated.
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