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EMU Special Train Howrah-Tarakeswar, Tarakeswar-Sheoraphuli and Tarakeswar-Arambagh

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EMU Special Train Howrah-Tarakeswar, Tarakeswar-Sheoraphuli and Tarakeswar-Arambagh

Howrah-Tarakeswar, Tarakeswar-Sheoraphuli, Tarakeswar-Arambagh EMU Special Train from 03-09-2025 to 02-02-2025

Here’s what I found about the EMU Special Trains servicing the Howrah–Tarakeswar, Tarakeswar–Sheoraphuli, and Tarakeswar–Arambagh routes, particularly during festive or specific periods like the Shravani Mela:

EMU Special Trains: Howrah–Tarakeswar & Tarakeswar–Sheoraphuli (Shravani Mela)

During the Shravani Mela at Tarakeswar, Eastern Railway operates additional EMU specials to accommodate the surge of pilgrims. According to a Railway Board press release:

  • Howrah–Tarakeswar Special trains:
    • Departures from Howrah: 4:05 AM and 12:50 PM
    • Returns from Tarakeswar: 10:55 AM and 9:17 PM
    • Targeted to ease pilgrim movement during festival days and Sundays/Mondays.
  • Tarakeswar–Sheoraphuli Special trains:
    • Departures from Tarakeswar: 5:55 AM, 8:10 AM, 2:50 PM, 6:40 PM
    • Returns from Sheoraphuli: 6:55 AM, 9:20 AM, 4:20 PM, 7:40 PM

These services enhance regular EMU operations to meet seasonal peak demand.

What About Tarakeswar–Arambagh?

While news around EMU specials for Howrah–Tarakeswar and Tarakeswar–Sheoraphuli is documented, there’s no official information or record confirming special EMU services for the Tarakeswar–Arambagh stretch.

However, the Tarakeswar–Bishnupur branch line, which includes Tarakeswar–Arambagh, is active and expanding:

  • The line was electrified and EMU services were extended up to Arambagh in phases.
  • Further extension toward Bishnupur is under work with sections commissioned in the 2010s, although operational updates are limited.

Summary Snapshot

Route EMU Special Period Service Details Available
Howrah ↔ Tarakeswar During Shravani Mela Yes – Multiple specials added
Tarakeswar ↔ Sheoraphuli During Shravani Mela Yes – Four pairs each direction
Tarakeswar ↔ Arambagh Any documented special Not confirmed officially; regular EMU but no specials

Let me know if you’d like train schedules, operational timetables, or updates on the Arcambagh or Bishnupur extension—happy to help dig deeper!

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