Durga Puja Special Trains 2026: Full List, Timings & Routes
25 special train pairs announced for Durga Puja 2026. Festival dates: Mahalaya: 2026-10-10; Maha Shashthi: 2026-10-16/17 (sources differ); Maha Saptami: 2026-10-17/18; Maha Ashtami: 2026-10-19; Maha Navami: 2026-10-19/20; Vijaya Dashami: 2026-10-20 (Dussehra); Bengal Bijoya Dashami 2026-10-21.
Last updated: 2026-10-14
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Key Facts
- Eastern Railway notified 1,354 special trips Oct 1–Nov 30, 2026 for Durga Puja and Chhath (639 Durga Puja, 715 Chhath), up 12.08% from 1,208 in 2025 (ER CPRO Shibram Majhi).
- 63 special night suburban services Oct 17–21 (51 Sealdah division, 12 Howrah division).
- Howrah division runs 7 pairs of long-distance Puja specials (174 trips) to New Delhi, NJP, Patna, Katihar, Lumding and Raxaul.
- 49 special trains planned to West Bengal originating Oct 13–20 (27 from Northern, 14 Southern, 8 Western region) per Ministry of Railways.
Sources: indianexpress.com, telegraphindia.com, millenniumpost.in
Train List
23 likely2 unconfirmed
Showing 25 of 25 trains
| Train | Route | Run Dates | Time | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kanpur Central–Kolkata Festival Special | Oct 6–Nov 24 Oct 7–Nov 25 | 08:00–04:05 07:25–01:25 | Likely ✓ Schedule verified | Indian Express (railway-notified list) | |
Agra Cantt–Kolkata Festival Special | Oct 1–Nov 26 Oct 2–Nov 27 | 03:40–04:05 07:25–08:00 | Likely ✓ Schedule verified | Indian Express (railway-notified list) | |
VGL Jhansi–Asansol Festival Special | Oct 7–Nov 29 Oct 8–Nov 30 | 09:20–14:45 17:10–19:10 | Likely ✓ Schedule verified | Indian Express (railway-notified list) | |
Howrah–Raxaul Festival Special | Oct 15–Nov 26 Oct 16–Nov 27 Weekly | 23:00–16:15 17:45–12:15 | Likely ✓ Schedule verified | Indian Express (railway-notified list) | |
Howrah–Raxaul Festival Special | Oct 17–Nov 28 Oct 18–Nov 29 Weekly | 23:00–16:15 17:45–12:15 | Likely ✓ Schedule verified | Indian Express (railway-notified list) | |
Sealdah–Patna Festival Special | Oct 13–Nov 24 Oct 13–Nov 24 Weekly | 00:20–15:00 16:30–07:30 | Likely ✓ Schedule verified | Indian Express (railway-notified list) | |
Sealdah–Sitamarhi Festival Special | Oct 16–Nov 27 Oct 17–Nov 28 Weekly | 23:40–15:30 17:00–12:15 | Likely ✓ Schedule verified | Indian Express (railway-notified list) | |
Sealdah–Gorakhpur Festival Special | Oct 13–Nov 26 Oct 14–Nov 27 | 23:40–18:15 20:35–15:40 | Likely ✓ Schedule verified | Indian Express (railway-notified list) | |
Kolkata–Madhubani Festival Special | Oct 13–Nov 24 Oct 14–Nov 25 Weekly | 23:50–15:30 16:55–12:45 | Likely ✓ Schedule verified | Indian Express (railway-notified list) | |
Kolkata–Madhubani Festival Special | Oct 16–Nov 27 Oct 17–Nov 28 Weekly | 23:50–15:30 16:55–12:45 | Likely ✓ Schedule verified | Indian Express (railway-notified list) | |
Asansol–Patna Festival Special | Oct 18–Nov 29 Oct 18–Nov 29 Weekly | 13:20–20:15 21:55–04:50 | Likely ✓ Schedule verified | Indian Express (railway-notified list) | |
Asansol–Gorakhpur Festival Special | Oct 16–Nov 27 Oct 17–Nov 28 Weekly | 13:20–03:30 06:00–20:45 | Likely ✓ Schedule verified | Indian Express (railway-notified list) | |
Malda Town–Digha Festival Special | Oct 17–Nov 28 Oct 18–Nov 29 Weekly | 13:10–23:00 23:40–09:20 | Likely ✓ Schedule verified | Indian Express (railway-notified list) | |
Howrah–Lumding Festival Special | Oct 16–Nov 27 Oct 17–Nov 28 Weekly | 07:15–08:00 11:00–12:30 | Likely ✓ Schedule verified | Indian Express (railway-notified list) | |
Kolkata–New Jalpaiguri Festival Special | Oct 17–Nov 29 Oct 18–Nov 30 Weekends | 23:10–10:45 12:45–00:40 | Likely ✓ Schedule verified | Indian Express (railway-notified list) | |
Kolkata–Lalkuan Festival Special | via Naihati, Bandel, Barddhaman | Oct 10–Nov 28 Oct 8–Nov 26 | 05:00–15:45 12:35–23:55 | Likely ✓ Schedule verified | Indian Express (railway-notified list) |
Shalimar–Charlapalli Festival Special | Oct 2–Nov 27 Oct 3–Nov 28 | 00:30–04:30 06:55–11:15 | Likely ✓ Schedule verified | Indian Express (railway-notified list) | |
Anand Vihar Terminal–Jogbani Festival Special | via Ghaziabad, Moradabad, Bareilly | Oct 10–Nov 7 Oct 11–Nov 8 | 08:30–15:00 18:30–03:00 | Likely ✓ Schedule verified | Indian Express (railway-notified list) |
Mumbai Central–Katihar Festival Special | Sep 5,12; Oct 17,24,31; Nov 7,14 Sep 8,15; Oct 20,27; Nov 3,10,17 | 10:55–07:30 00:15–18:40 | Likely ✓ Schedule verified | Indian Express (railway-notified list) | |
Kanpur Central–Guwahati Festival Special | Sep 10–Dec 10 Sep 11–Dec 11 | 08:00–19:00 22:00–07:30 | Likely ✓ Schedule verified | Indian Express (railway-notified list) | |
Katihar–Amritsar Festival Special | Sep 9–Nov 25 Sep 11–Nov 27 | 21:00–09:45 13:25–23:45 | Likely ✓ Schedule verified | Indian Express (railway-notified list) | |
Kolkata–Dibrugarh Festival Special | Sep 7–Nov 30 Sep 5–Nov 28 | 02:30–06:30 17:00–00:30 | Likely ✓ Schedule verified | Indian Express (railway-notified list) | |
Bhagalpur–Katihar Festival Special | Aug 29–Nov 30 Aug 29–Nov 30 Daily | 07:00–13:00 14:10–20:20 | Likely ✓ Schedule verified | Indian Express (railway-notified list) | |
New Tinsukia–SMVT Bengaluru Festival Special | Oct 8–Nov 16 | 00:05–16:25 18:45–09:30 | Unconfirmed ✓ Schedule verified | Goodreturns (compiled railway notices) | |
Howrah–New Delhi Festival Special | Selected days Oct 8–Dec 1 | 01:40–08:20 | Unconfirmed ✓ Schedule verified | Goodreturns (compiled railway notices) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Durga Puja special trains are running in 2026?
Indian Railways has announced 25 special train pairs for Durga Puja 2026. These trains operate on specific dates during the festive period and may have different stopping patterns compared to regular services.
When do Durga Puja 2026 special trains start running?
Eastern Railway notified 1,354 special trips Oct 1–Nov 30, 2026 for Durga Puja and Chhath (639 Durga Puja, 715 Chhath), up 12.08% from 1,208 in 2025 (ER CPRO Shibram Majhi).
How to book Durga Puja special train tickets?
Book tickets on the official IRCTC website (irctc.co.in) or app. Special train bookings usually open according to the standard advance reservation period (60-120 days). Tatkal bookings may also be available.
Are these Durga Puja train timings confirmed?
25 of 25 trains have verified schedules from RailKit. 2 trains are marked as unconfirmed and should be verified on official channels before travel.
How to Book
- Visit IRCTC or use the IRCTC Rail Connect app
- Search for the train number (e.g., 04157, 01911)
- Select your travel date from the available run dates
- Choose your class and complete the booking
Tip: Special trains fill up quickly. Book as soon as reservations open (usually 60–120 days in advance).