Puja Special Trains Kolkata to Haridwar | Puja Special Trains Haridwar to Kolkata
Puja Special Trains Kolkata to Haridwar | Puja Special Trains Haridwar to Kolkata
ER TO RUN TWO PUJA SPECIAL TRAINS BETWEEN KOLKATA & HARIDWAR
To clear the extra rush of passengers during ensuing Durga Puja, ER has arranged two (02) Puja Special trains between Kolkata & Haridwar.
Train No. 03169 Kolkata – Haridwar Puja Special will leave Kolkata at 11:25 hrs. on every Saturday between 08.10.2025 & 12.11.2025 (6 trips) to reach Haridwar at 18:00 hrs. on the next day and Train No. 03170 Haridwar – Kolkata Puja Special will leave Haridwar at 20:30 hrs. on every Sunday between 09.10.2025 & 13.11.2025 (6 trips) to reach Kolkata at 03:35 hrs. on the 3rd day.
Moreover, Train No. 82315 Kolkata – Haridwar Suvidha Puja Special will leave Kolkata at 11:25 hrs. on 01.10.2025 to reach Haridwar at 18:00 hrs. on the next day and Train No. 82316 Haridwar – Kolkata Suvidha Puja Special will leave Haridwar at 20:30 hrs. on 02.10.2025 to reach Kolkata at 03:35 hrs. on the 3rd day.
The above special trains will stop at Naihati, Bandel, Barddhaman, Durgapur, Asansol, Chittaranjan, Madhupur and Jasidih stations enroute in both directions within Eastern Railway jurisdiction.
The special trains will have sleeper class & air-conditioned accommodations.
The booking of the Kolkata – Haridwar Suvidha Puja Special train (Train No. 82315) & Kolkata – Haridwar Puja Special train (Train No. 03169) will be available on & from 12.09.2025 through PRS & internet. Dynamic fare structure is applicable for Suvidha Puja Special train. 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 on Puja Special Trains between Kolkata (Howrah/Sealdah) and Haridwar, based on prior Durga Puja schedules. Note that Puja 2025 specials have not yet been officially announced, but based on past patterns, they are likely to be instituted in late September or early October.
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🎆 Historical Reference: Puja Specials (Durga Puja 2025)
🔹 03169 – Kolkata → Haridwar (via Eastern Railway)
- Departure: Sundays at ~11:25 PM from Kolkata (Howrah)
- Arrival: ~6:00 PM next day at Haridwar
- Distance: ~1,570 km, ~30 hrs 35 min travel
- Halts: ~23, including Bandel, Asansol, Patna, Lucknow, Moradabad, etc.
- Coach Composition: 10 Sleeper, 5 3A, 2 SLR (Total 17)
🔹 03170 – Haridwar → Kolkata
- Departure: Mondays at ~8:30 PM from Haridwar
- Arrival: ~3:35 AM (two nights later) at Kolkata (Howrah)
- Same coach formation and route structure
ℹ️ Puja Special 2025 Status
| Route | Train Numbers (Puja 2022) | Status for Puja 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Kolkata (Howrah) → Haridwar | 03169 | Not yet announced |
| Haridwar → Kolkata (Howrah) | 03170 | Not yet announced |
Eastern Railway typically publishes official Puja Special train schedules between late September and early October
💡 Traveler Insights & Tips
- Past Puja specials like 03169/03170 are weekly, long-distance specials running through UP/UH corridors.
- Delays of 10–12 hours not uncommon—due to low priority and congestion on extended routes.
- Tatkal quotas and concessions are generally not available on festival specials.
✅ Quick Reference: What to Expect If Confirmed
- Once announced, expect:
- Departure from Howrah around 11:00–12:00 PM (night) weekly
- Return from Haridwar in evening slot (~20:30)
- Travel duration ~30‑33 hours
- Coach types: Sleeper, AC 3‑tier, sometimes AC 2‑tier
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