Puja Special Train List
Puja Special Train 2025 List
Puja special train From 20-10-2025 to 30-11-2025 Time Table, Schedule, Route, Day On, Train No., and Fare Details
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Puja festival special trains time table: Railway Decided to run 200 trains ahead of festive season
The Railways has decided to run an additional 200 special trains from October 15 ahead of the festive season. In order to control the spread of the corona, the passenger train service, which was discontinued across the country, resumed only on certain routes from June 1. The festive period is about to begin. Subsequently, from the 15th, an additional 200 special trains are scheduled to run. The Railways will run daily passenger trains after hearing the views of the State Governments and giving their approval.
Here’s a summary of the Pujo / Durga Puja Special Trains announced by Indian Railways for late October to November 2025 and expected patterns for 2025:
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🚉 Indian Railways Puja Special Trains (Durga Puja, Diwali & Chhath Puja)
🔷 What’s Planned?
- For the festive season Oct–Nov 2025, Indian Railways aims to operate over 6,500 special train trips nationwide, including connections to metros, pilgrimage hubs, and regional centers.
- In 2025, more than 40 Puja Special trains were launched across zones like Eastern and South Eastern Railway, totaling 31 pairs (62 train numbers) on key routes such as Kolkata–Puri, Jabalpur–Danapur, Rewa–Rani Kamlapati, etc.
🔷 Notable Routes (2025 examples)
- Kolkata ↔ Puri Special (03101 / 03102) running weekly via Odisha, operated from Sept–Nov
- Rewa ↔ Rani Kamlapati (Bhopal) – 12 round trips via Jabalpur–Danapur
- Jabalpur ↔ Danapur (01705 / 01706) – 16 round trips for festive demand
🔷 Regional Highlights
- South Eastern Railway alone announced 31 Puja special trains connecting cities like Kolkata, Puri, Chennai, Patna, etc.
- SECR introduced 6 special trains between Oct–Nov 2024 to handle crowd during festivals
📅 Expected Structure for Puja 2025
While the complete official Puja special list for 2025 is due in August 2025, the pattern typically includes:
- Railways operating thousands of megaspecial trips between Oct 1 – Nov 30, 2025
- Booking opens 60 days in advance via IRCTC, NTES, PRS counters
- Mix of weekly, bi‑weekly, and one-time specials, offering AC, sleeper, and general coaches
- Often Suvidha‑type dynamic fares apply for some routes; standard fare quotas (GNWL, RSWL, etc.) apply where relevant
📋 Example Stations & Sample Services
| Route | Train No(s) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Kolkata–Puri | 03101 / 03102 | Weekly Puja special (Thursdays/Fridays) |
| Rewa–Rani Kamlapati / Danapur | 02189 / 02190, 01661 / 01662 | Multiple round trips in 2025 |
| Jabalpur–Danapur | 01705 / 01706 | Extended Puja runs (~16 trips) |
✅ Key Traveler Tips
- Booking opens 60 days in advance; ideal to plan early as tickets sell out fast
- Expect a surge in temporary stoppages, extra coaches, and cancellations typical of festival specials
- Dynamic fares may apply for Suvidha specials; regular fare rules apply for AC/Sleeper trains
- Use IRCTC, NTES, and trusted third-party tools to check schedules, coach compositions, or cancellations
🧾 What You Can Do Next
- If you’re planning travel—mention your route (e.g., Chennai‑Puri, Delhi‑Patna)—and I can check whether a Puja special has already been announced.
- If you’d like the archived 2025 Puja specials list, I can fetch the full list including dates, train numbers, and frequency.
- I can help set booking reminders for Puja 2025 specials once IRCTC releases the schedule.