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Puja Holiday Ticket Woes End: Eastern Railway Announces Malda-Bengaluru Special Train
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News18•22-09-2026, 07:43
Puja Holiday Ticket Woes End: Eastern Railway Announces Malda-Bengaluru Special Train
- •Eastern Railway to run special trains between Malda Town and SMVB Bengaluru to manage passenger rush during Durga Puja, Kali Puja, and Chhath Puja.
- •Train 06565 SMVB Bengaluru-Malda Town Special will depart SMVB Bengaluru every Sunday at 11:40 PM, reaching Malda Town on the third day.
- •Train 06566 Malda Town-SMVB Bengaluru Special will depart Malda Town every Wednesday at 4:00 PM, arriving at SMVB Bengaluru on the third day.
- •The special train will have stoppages at New Farakka, Rampurhat, Bolpur, Bardhaman, and Dankuni, benefiting passengers from multiple districts.
- •The train will feature General Second Class, Sleeper Class, and AC coaches to accommodate increased passenger traffic during the festive season.
Key Questions Answered
Train number 06566 departs from Malda Town every Wednesday at 4:00 PM and arrives at SMVB Bengaluru at 12:45 PM on the third day, running for 10 trips from September 23 to November 25, 2026. Conversely, train number 06565 leaves Bengaluru every Sunday at 11:40 PM and reaches Malda Town at 4:35 PM over 10 trips from September 20 to November 22, 2026.
The special train features important stoppages in both directions at New Farakka, Rampurhat, Bolpur, Bardhaman, and Dankuni stations, allowing passengers from multiple districts to benefit from the service.
The special train operated by Eastern Railway will be equipped with General Second Class, Sleeper Class, and AC coaches to accommodate passengers during the festive season rush.
