Indian Railways is introducing nine pairs of Puja Special Trains, adding 179,000 extra berths for Durga Puja travel. These trains will operate on various routes between October 1st, 2024 and December 1st, 2024. The trains will offer increased travel options for those returning home for Puja and families planning to...
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travel. The article details the train numbers, routes, and schedules for each train.

The East Central Railway (ECR) has announced changes to the operational schedules of 14 trains for the convenience of passengers. This includes extending the operation periods of 7 pairs of special trains, potentially making it easier for passengers to get confirmed tickets. The list of affected trains and their new schedules...
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is provided. The ECR has also stated that they are increasing the operational duration of several special trains for the benefit of passengers.

The Eastern Railway is introducing two pairs of special trains on the Howrah-Raxaul route to accommodate increased passenger traffic during the upcoming festive season. These 'Pooja Special' trains will run between October 5th and December 1st, aimed at easing travel during Dussehra, Diwali, and Chhath. The trains, numbered 03043/03044 and 03045/03046,...
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will operate on a fixed schedule, departing from Howrah and Raxaul on specific days of the week. The 03043/03044 pair will run on Saturdays and Sundays, while the 03045/03046 pair will run on Mondays and Tuesdays.

The Indian Railways has decided to extend the operation of the Howrah-Raxaul-Howrah Special train for the convenience of passengers. This train will continue to operate on its existing route, schedule, and stops. The Howrah-Raxaul Special (Train No. 03043) will depart from Howrah every Saturday from August 3rd to August 28th,...
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while the Raxaul-Howrah Special (Train No. 03044) will depart from Raxaul every Sunday from August 4th to August 29th. Both trains will complete a total of 9 trips in each direction. The Howrah-Raxaul Special (Train No. 03045) will also depart from Howrah every Monday and Thursday from August 1st to August 29th, and the Raxaul-Howrah Special (Train No. 03046) will depart from Raxaul every Tuesday and Friday from August 2nd to August 30th. These trains will also complete 9 trips in each direction. The train will stop at stations like Howrah, Durgapur, Barddhaman, Asansol, Madhupur, Jasidih, Jhajha, Jamui, Kiul and others in both directions. This decision is aimed at providing relief to passengers due to an increased rush.

To accommodate the increased passenger traffic during the summer season, the Eastern Railway has extended the operating period of the special trains running between Sialdah-Gorakhpur and Howrah-Raxaul. The Sialdah-Gorakhpur Sialdah Special and the Howrah-Raxaul-Howrah Special trains have been extended for a month, adding 39,500 additional berths. The decision was made to...
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cater to the high demand for travel during this period. The Howrah-Raxaul-Howrah Special train will continue its operation on its existing route, time schedule, and stops. The Sialdah-Gorakhpur Special train (03131) will depart from Sialdah every Monday and Saturday from July 1 to 29, while the Gorakhpur-Sialdah Special train (03132) will depart from Gorakhpur every Tuesday and Sunday from July 2 to 30. These trains will offer sleeper class accommodations. The Howrah-Raxaul Special train (03043) will depart from Howrah every Saturday from July 6 to 27, and the Raxaul-Howrah Special train (03044) will depart from Raxaul every Sunday from July 7 to 28. These trains will offer general second class, sleeper class, and AC accommodations. The Howrah-Raxaul Special train (03045) will depart from Howrah every Monday and Thursday from July 1 to 29, and the Raxaul-Howrah Special train (03046) will depart from Raxaul every Tuesday and Friday from July 2 to 30.