Puja Special Trains 2026: Eastern Railway (ER) has announced special train services to North Bengal and Assam to accommodate the expected rush of passengers during the upcoming Puja, Diwali, and Chhath festive season.

Train Services Overview

According to ER, the special trains will operate between Kolkata and New Jalpaiguri as well as Howrah and Lumding during October and November. These additional services aim to provide more travel options to passengers during this busy festive period.

Howrah-Lumding Puja Special

  • Train Number: 03005 Howrah-Lumding Puja Special
  • Departure: Howrah at 7:15 AM every Friday from October 16 to November 27, 2026.
  • Arrival: Lumding at 8:00 AM the following day.
  • Total Trips: Seven trips will be operated.

In the return direction:

  • Train Number: 03006 Lumding-Howrah Puja Special
  • Departure: Lumding at 11:00 AM every Saturday from October 17 to November 28.
  • Arrival: Howrah at 12:30 PM the next day.
  • Stops: The train will stop at Bandel, Nabadwip Dham, Katwa, Azimganj, Jangipur Road, New Farakka, and Malda Town, among other stations in both directions.
  • Coaches: General Second Class, Sleeper Class, and Air-conditioned coaches.

Kolkata-New Jalpaiguri Puja Special

  • Train Number: 03129 Kolkata-New Jalpaiguri Puja Special
  • Departure: Kolkata at 11:10 PM every Saturday and Sunday from October 17 to November 29.
  • Arrival: New Jalpaiguri at 10:45 AM the following day.