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Northeast Frontier Railway to run 4 pairs of special trains for Puja-Diwali; timetable released
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News18•21-09-2026, 08:27
Northeast Frontier Railway to run 4 pairs of special trains for Puja-Diwali; timetable released
- •Northeast Frontier Railway will operate four pairs of festival special trains for Puja, Diwali, and Chhath festivals.
- •Train No. 05742/05741 (New Jalpaiguri–Gomti Nagar–New Jalpaiguri) will run 9 trips each way from October 4 to November 30, 2026.
- •Train No. 07554/07555 (Katihar–Purnia–Katihar) Express will run daily from October 1 to November 30, 2026, making 61 trips.
- •Train No. 07540/07539 (Katihar–Manihari–Katihar) and 07544/07543 (Katihar–Manihari–Katihar) will also operate on specific days.
- •The New Jalpaiguri–Gomti Nagar special will stop at key stations including Siliguri Junction, Purnia, Katihar, and Gorakhpur.
Key Questions Answered
The Northeast Frontier Railway has decided to operate four pairs of festival special trains to ensure smooth and convenient travel for passengers during the upcoming Puja, Diwali, and Chhath festival seasons.
Train No. 05742/05741 (New Jalpaiguri–Gomti Nagar–New Jalpaiguri) will run 9 trips in each direction from October 4 to November 30, 2026.
En route, the train stops at Siliguri Junction, Thakurganj, Araria Court, Purnia, Katihar, Mansi, Khagaria, Samastipur, Hajipur, Chhapra, and Gorakhpur.
