Extra Trains for the Festive Season

Indian Railways has rolled out an extensive plan to handle the surge in demand during Durga Puja. The highlight is the addition of 20 services of the Hadapsar Danapur Hadapsar Puja Special train, running between September and December 2025.

Along with this, several other trains have been added or extended:

  • 03214 Hadapsar Danapur Weekly Special departing Hadapsar on Mondays from September 29 to December 1.

  • 03213 Danapur Hadapsar Weekly Special departing Danapur on Saturdays from September 26 to November 29.

  • 03380 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Dhanbad Weekly Special extended with nine services from October 9 to December 4.

  • 03379 Dhanbad Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Weekly Special extended with nine services from October 7 to December 2.

  • 05558 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Raxaul Weekly Special extended with 10 services from September 25 to November 27.

  • 05557 Raxaul Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Weekly Special extended with 10 services from September 23 to November 25.

  • 05586 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Saharsa Weekly Special extended with 11 services from September 21 to November 30.

  • 05585 Saharsa Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Weekly Special extended with 11 services from September 19 to November 28.

Additional special trains announced include:

  • Hisar Khadki Hisar Weekly Superfast Special

  • Bikaner Sainagar Shirdi Bikaner Weekly Special

  • Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Hadapsar Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Weekly Superfast Special

  • Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Mau Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Bi Weekly Specials

  • Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Banaras Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Bi Weekly Specials

  • Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Karimnagar Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Weekly Specials

  • Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Savantwadi Road Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Weekly Specials

  • Pune Amravati Pune Weekly Specials

  • Pune Sanganer Pune Bi Weekly Specials

With these additions, Indian Railways is ensuring wider connectivity across Maharashtra, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, making it easier for passengers to travel home for the festival.

More Flights to Kolkata

IndiGo has confirmed it will add up to 23 additional flights connecting various Indian cities to Kolkata during the festive period. The airline will also deploy higher capacity aircraft to make sure travellers can find more seats at convenient timings. These flights will cater to family visits, festive tourism, and the seasonal spike in travel demand.

A Smooth Travel Experience

Durga Puja brings one of the biggest seasonal rushes in India, with millions travelling to Kolkata and eastern states to join the celebrations. With extra trains and flights, passengers can expect a smoother journey and less congestion. Authorities have advised travellers to book tickets early as demand is expected to peak closer to the festival dates.

 

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