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Puja Rush: Railways to Run 22-Coach Special Train on Ranchi-Alipurduar Route
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News18•03-10-2026, 16:25
Puja Rush: Railways to Run 22-Coach Special Train on Ranchi-Alipurduar Route
- •Railways will operate a 22-coach special train on the Ranchi-Alipurduar route to manage the Puja festive rush.
- •Train 08661 Ranchi-Alipurduar Puja Special will depart from Ranchi every Monday from October 12 to November 9.
- •Train 08662 Alipurduar-Ranchi Puja Special will run every Wednesday from October 14 to November 11.
- •The special train will feature 2 SLRD, 2 General, 15 Sleeper, 2 AC Three-tier, and 1 AC Two-tier coaches.
- •Siliguri Junction is a key stop for this service, benefiting passengers traveling between Siliguri and Ranchi.
Key Questions Answered
Train number 08661 Ranchi-Alipurduar Puja Special departs from Ranchi every Monday from October 12 to November 9 at 11:25 PM and arrives in Siliguri at 9:15 PM. The return service, train number 08662 Alipurduar-Ranchi Puja Special, runs every Wednesday from October 14 to November 11, leaving Alipurduar at 7:00 AM.
The special train features a total of 22 coaches to accommodate passengers. This includes 2 SLRD coaches, 2 general class coaches, 15 sleeper coaches, 2 AC Three-tier coaches, and 1 AC Two-tier coach.
The train travels via various stations including Muri, Bokaro Steel City, Dhanbad, Jasidih, New Barauni, Katihar, Purnia, Araria Court, and Thakurganj, with Siliguri Junction serving as a key stop.
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