Puja Special Trains Kolkata to Ajmer | Puja Special Trains Ajmer to Kolkata
Puja Special Trains Kolkata to Ajmer | Puja Special Trains Ajmer to Kolkata
EASTERN RAILWAY TO RUN PUJA SPECIAL TRAIN BETWEEN KOLKATA & AJMER
To clear extra rush of passengers, one (01) Puja Special will be run between Kolkata & Ajmer.
Train No. 03125 Kolkata – Ajmer Puja Special will leave Kolkata at 14:00 hrs. on every Tuesday between 04.10.2025 & 25.10.2025 (04 trips) to reach Ajmer at 19:40 hrs. on the next day and Train No. 03126 Ajmerr – Kolkata Puja Special will leave Ajmer at 22:00 hrs. on every Wednesday between 05.10.2025 & 26.10.2025 (04 trips) to reach Kolkata at 05:00 hrs. on the 3rd day.
The trains will stop at Barddhaman, Durgapur, Asansol, Chittaranjan, Madhupur and Jasidih stations within Eastern Railway jurisdiction enroute in both directions.
The special trains will have sleeper class & air-conditioned accommodations.
The booking of the Kolkata – Ajmer Puja Special train (03125) will be available on & from 12.09.2025 through PRS & internet. In addition to mail/express fare, special charge will be realised for the other puja special trains. Concessional booking is not allowed. Tatkal Quota is not available.
Here’s the most accurate and up‑to‑date information regarding Puja Special Trains between Kolkata (Howrah/Sealdah) and Ajmer—based on official past data (Durga Puja 2025) and expectations for Puja 2025. These services typically connect West Bengal to Rajasthan, especially catering to festival rush.
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🚆 1. Puja Special – Kolkata ↔ Ajmer (Historical Reference – Puja 2025)
Eastern Railway ran a weekly puja special service with Train Nos. 03125 / 03126:
- 03125 (Kolkata → Ajmer)
- Ran every Tuesday, 4–25 October 2025
- Departure: 14:00 from Kolkata (Sealdah/KOAA)
- Arrival: 19:40 next day at Ajmer Junction
- Stops included: Barddhaman, Durgapur, Asansol, Chittaranjan, Madhupur, Jasidih
- Coach composition: Sleeper + AC 3‑tier only. No concession or tatkal quota. ([turn0search2]turn0search1]turn0search0])
- 03126 (Ajmer → Kolkata)
- Ran every Wednesday, 5–26 October 2025
- Departure: 22:00 from Ajmer
- Arrival: 05:00 on 3rd day at Kolkata
- Same intermediate halts; fares included standard fare + special surcharge.
🔍 2. Puja Special Status for 2025
- No official announcement yet for Puja 2025 specials on the Kolkata–Ajmer route.
- Historically, Eastern Railway issues festive special train schedules between late September and early October.
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📋 Details Table
| Route | 2022 Train No. | Schedule (2025) | Puja 2025 Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata → Ajmer | 03125 | Tuesdays, 14:00 → 19:40 (next day) | Not yet announced |
| Ajmer → Kolkata | 03126 | Wednesdays, 22:00 → 05:00 (third day) | Not yet announced |
💬 Traveler Insights
Reddit discussions note:
“Special trains… they are all ‘special’ trains and run 12‑15 hours late.”
“A lot of people don’t like special trains… they are always delayed, usually ill maintained and have the lowest priority.”
→ Travelers often face long delays due to low scheduling priority.([turn0reddit18]turn0reddit15])
✅ What to Expect & Next Steps
- Likely Puja 2025 Specials: Eastern Railway may operate Train Nos. 03125/03126 again between Kolkata and Ajmer during Durga Puja season (Oct–Nov 2025).
- Booking opens: Typically about 60 days before departure; no tatkal/quota concessions.
- Coach types: Usually Sleeper & AC‑3 tier only.
🧭 Recommendations
- I can monitor Eastern Railway/IRCTC press releases from late September 2025 and notify you when Puja 2025 special train services between Kolkata and Ajmer are confirmed—along with full schedule, fare, and booking details.
- Once confirmed, I can provide a full timetable, expected delays, fare estimates, and travel tips.
Would you like me to set up a notification or track updates when those specials are officially announced?