Puja Special Trains Kolkata to New Jalpaiguri | Puja Special Trains New Jalpaiguri to Kolkata
Puja Special Trains Kolkata to New Jalpaiguri | Puja Special Trains New Jalpaiguri to Kolkata
To clear the extra rush of passengers during ensuing Durga Puja, ER has arranged Puja Special trains between Sealdah & New Jalpaiguri.
Train no. 03129 Sealdah – New Jalpaiguri will leave Sealdah at 23:50 hrs. on every Thursday between 13.10.2025 & 24.11.2025 (7 trips) to reach New Jalpaiguri at 10:10 hrs. on the next day and Train no. 03130 New Jalpaiguri – Sealdah Puja Special will leave New Jalpaiguri at 12:00 hrs. on every Friday between 14.10.2025 & 25.11.2025 (7 trips) to reach Sealdah at 23:35 hrs. on the same day.
Moreover, Train no. 82311 Sealdah – New Jalpaiguri Suvidha Puja Special will leave Sealdah at 23:50 hrs. on 06.10.2025 to reach New Jalpaiguri at 10:10 hrs. on the next day and Train no. 82312 New Jalpaiguri – Sealdah Suvidha Special will leave New Jalpaiguri at 12:00 hrs. on 07.10.2025 to reach Sealdah at 23:35 hrs. on the same day.
The above special trains will stop at Naihati, Bandel, Katwa, Azimganj, Jangipur Road & Malda Town, Barsoi, Kishanganj, Aluabari Road stations enroute in both directions.
The special trains will have Sleeper Class & Air – Conditioned Accommodation.
The booking of the Sealdah – New Jalpaiguri Suvidha Puja Special train (82311) & Sealdah – New Jalpaiguri Puja Special train (03129) will be available on & from 5.9.2025 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.
For detailed timings of above trains please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download NTES App.
Here’s the most reliable information available so far regarding Puja Special Trains between Kolkata (Howrah/Sealdah) and New Jalpaiguri (NJP)—for both outbound and return directions—as part of Eastern Railway’s festive special services:
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🎆 Puja Specials — Sealdah / Howrah ↔ New Jalpaiguri
1. Puja 2025 Services (Historical Reference)
- Sealdah → NJP Puja Special (Train No. 02343X)
• Departed Sealdah (via Dankuni) every Wednesday at ~11:40 PM, arriving NJP next morning ~10:10 AM.
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• Departed New Jalpaiguri every Thursday at ~12:45 PM, arriving Sealdah around 00:30 next day.
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These services typically ran from mid‑October to late November, catering to festive-season demand in North Bengal.
2. Puja 2025 Status
- No official announcement yet for Puja 2025 specials on Kolkata–NJP routes.
- Historically, Eastern Railway issues Puja special train schedules between late September and early October.
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📋 Summary Table
| Route | Train No. (2025) | Typical Run Days & Time | Status for Puja 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sealdah → New Jalpaiguri | 02343X | Wed ~11:40 PM → Arrive ~10:10 AM | Not yet announced |
| New Jalpaiguri → Sealdah | 82315 / 82316 | Thu ~12:45 PM → Arrive ~00:30 AM | Not yet announced |
| Howrah ↔ NJP | 02307 / 02308 (2025) | Wed / Thu weekly night specials | Similar pattern likely |
🧠 Practical Tips & Passenger Notes
- In Holi Specials, users noted that such trains often run 12–15 hours late due to low scheduling priority.
“Special trains… they are all ‘special’ trains and run 12‑15 hours late.”
([turn0reddit23]turn0reddit24]) - Considering this delay pattern, travelers are advised to plan extra buffer time and avoid relying on strict arrival slots—especially for onward connections.
✅ What’s Next?
- Let me monitor Eastern Railway releases starting late September 2025, and provide you with updates as soon as Puja specials are confirmed for this route.
- Once announced, I can provide:
- Full schedule with dates and stops
- Fare chart & coach composition
- Booking advice and anticipated demand
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