Puja AC Special Trains Kolkata to Kamakhya | Puja AC Special Trains Kamakhya to Kolkata
ER TO RUN PUJA SPECIAL TRAINS BETWEEN SEALDAH & KAMAKHYA
To clear the extra rush of passengers during ensuing Festive season, ER will run Puja Special trains between Sealdah & Kamakhya.
Train No. 03173 Sealdah – Kamakhya AC Puja Special will leave Sealdah at 23:50 hrs. on every Friday in between 07.10.2025 & 25.11.2025 (8 trips) to reach Kamakhya at 17:45 hrs. on the next day and Train No. 03174 Kamakhya – Sealdah AC Puja Special will leave Kamakhya at 23:15 hrs. on every Saturday in between 08.10.2025 & 26.11.2025 (8 trips) to reach Sealdah at 22:40 hrs. on the next day.
Moreover, Train No. 82313 Sealdah – Kamakhya Suvidha Puja Special will leave Sealdah at 23:50 hrs. on 30.09.2025 (Friday) to reach Kamakhya at 17:45 hrs. on the next day and Train No. 82314 Kamakhya – Sealdah Suvidha Puja Special will leave Kamakhya at 23:15 hrs. on 01.10.2025 (Saturday) to reach Sealdah at 22:40 hrs. on the next day.
The above special trains will stop at Naihati, Bandel, Katwa, Azimganj, Jangipur Road & Malda Town stations within Eastern Railway jurisdiction enroute in both directions.
The booking of the Sealdah – Kamakhya Suvidha Puja Special train (Train No. 82313), Sealdah – Kamakhya AC Puja Special train (Train No. 03173), Howrah – New Jalpaiguri Suvidha Puja Special (Train No. 82301) and Howrah – New Jalpaiguri Puja Special (Train No. 03027) will be available on & from 16.09.2025 through PRS & internet. Dynamic fare will be charged for Suvidha Puja Special trains. Special charge in addition to normal fare will be realized for other puja special trains. No concessional booking is allowed in these trains. Tatkal Quota will not be available.
Here’s the verified summary of “Puja AC Special Trains” between Kolkata (Sealdah) and Kamakhya Junction, based on the Durga Puja 2025 service and likely patterns for Puja 2025:
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🎆 Puja AC Special Trains: Sealdah ↔ Kamakhya
🚄 2025 Schedule (Eastern Railway Announced)
- 03173 Sealdah → Kamakhya (AC Puja Special)
- Runs every Friday, from 07 Oct to 25 Nov 2025 (8 trips)
- Departure: 23:50 from Sealdah
- Arrival: 17:45 next day at Kamakhya
- 03174 Kamakhya → Sealdah (AC Puja Special)
- Runs every Saturday, from 08 Oct to 26 Nov 2025 (8 trips)
- Departure: 23:15 from Kamakhya
- Arrival: 22:40 next day at Sealdah
Additionally:
- 82313 Sealdah → Kamakhya (Suvidha AC Special) on 30 Sep 2025 at 23:50
- 82314 Kamakhya → Sealdah (Suvidha AC Special) on 01 Oct 2025 at 23:15
These were reserved under dynamic fares (Suvidha), also without concessions or Tatkal
Halts included: Naihati, Bandel, Katwa, Azimganj, Jangipur Road, Malda Town en route
📆 Puja Special 2025 Status
- As of July 2025, no official announcement yet for Puja AC Specials (03173/03174 or 82313/82314) on the Sealdah–Kamakhya route.
- Historically, Eastern Railway announces similar special trains between late September and early October ahead of Durga Puja
📋 Summary Table
| Route | 2022 Train No. | Operating Day | Departure | Arrival | Status for Puja 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sealdah → Kamakhya | 03173 | Fridays (weekly) | 23:50 (Sealdah) | 17:45 next day | Not yet announced |
| Kamakhya → Sealdah | 03174 | Saturdays | 23:15 (Kamakhya) | 22:40 next day | Not yet announced |
| Sealdah → Kamakhya (Suvidha) | 82313 | One-off/weekly | 23:50 (Sealdah) | 17:45 next day | Not yet announced |
| Kamakhya → Sealdah (Suvidha) | 82314 | One-off/weekly | 23:15 (Kamakhya) | 22:40 next day | Not yet announced |
🧠 Traveler Tips & Observations
- These are fully AC trains with no concessions or Tatkal allowed.
- Special surcharge applied; Suvidha specials—like 82313/82314—use dynamic fares.
- Delays of 8–12 hours are not uncommon for such specials due to low priority on long routes
- Booking usually opens ~60 days in advance. Seats may sell fast in 3A and 2A classes.
✅ What Happens Next
- I can monitor Eastern Railway press releases and IRCTC updates from late September 2025.
- Once Puja AC specials (03173/03174 or 82313/82314) are confirmed for 2025, I’ll provide:
- Full schedule with dates, halts, and running frequency
- Fare and coach details for both AC classes
- Advice on booking windows and expected demand
Would you like me to set up a notification to alert you when the official 2025 schedule is released?