Puja Special Trains 2026: Odisha–Bengal Routes Announced for Festive Rush
Bhubaneswar: To ease festive travel during Durga Puja and Diwali 2026, the East Coast Railway has announced special trains connecting Odisha and West Bengal.
Two major routes will operate:
- Puri–Santragachi–Puri (Train Nos. 08405/08406): Running on Mondays from Puri (Oct 5–26) and Tuesdays from Santragachi (Oct 6–27). Key stoppages include Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Bhadrak, Baleshwar, and Kharagpur.
- Equipped with 18 modern LHB coaches, including AC 2‑Tier, AC 3‑Tier, Sleeper, and General compartments.
- Shalimar–Khurda Road–Shalimar (Train Nos. 08043/08044): Running Mondays from Shalimar (Oct 12–Nov 9) and Tuesdays from Khurda Road (Oct 13–Nov 10).
- Stops include Santragachi, Kharagpur, Baleshwar, Bhadrak, Cuttack, and Bhubaneswar.
- This service will feature 22 ICF coaches with similar facilities.
Railway officials have advised passengers to check schedules on NTES and book tickets early to avoid last‑minute rush.
