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Ahmedabad-Malda Town Puja Special Train to Run During Festive Season
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News18•14-10-2026, 07:11
Ahmedabad-Malda Town Puja Special Train to Run During Festive Season
- •Eastern Railway has launched a special initiative to manage extra passenger rush during Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath Puja.
- •The special train service between Ahmedabad and Malda Town will greatly benefit migrant workers and festive travelers.
- •Train number 09401 Ahmedabad-Malda Town Puja Special will operate every Wednesday from October 14 to November 25, 2026.
- •Train number 09402 Malda Town-Ahmedabad Puja Special will run every Friday from October 16 to November 27.
- •Stoppages are provided at major stations including New Farakka, Barharwa, Sahibganj, Bhagalpur, Jamalpur, and Abhaipur.
Key Questions Answered
Train number 09401 from Ahmedabad to Malda Town operates every Wednesday from October 14 to November 25, 2026, running for seven trips. Meanwhile, train number 09402 from Malda Town to Ahmedabad runs every Friday from October 16 to November 27, 2026, for a total of seven trips.
Both trains have been provided with stoppages at multiple important stations in both directions under Eastern Railway, including New Farakka, Barharwa, Sahibganj, Kahalgaon, Bhagalpur, Sultanganj, Jamalpur, and Abhaipur.
The special trains feature air-conditioned coaches alongside sleeper class arrangements to accommodate travelers and migrant workers during the festive season.
