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Eastern Railway lists Puja specials to Assam
The Indian Express··11 Sept
Eastern Railway has announced Puja special trains to North Bengal and Assam for the Puja, Diwali and Chhath rush in October and November. Train 03005 Howrah-Lumding will leave Howrah at 7:15 AM every Friday from October 16 to November 27, with seven trips. A Kolkata-New Jalpaiguri special will also run on weekends. Booking dates come later.
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What It Means For You
- Festive travellers between Howrah, Lumding, Kolkata and New Jalpaiguri get extra seats before bookings open.
- Coaches include General Second Class, Sleeper and air-conditioned accommodation on the announced services.
- Booking opening dates are still pending a zonal railway notification.
What's Happening
- Train 03005 departs Howrah at 7:15 AM Fridays from October 16 to November 27 and reaches Lumding at 8:00 AM next day.
- Return 03006 leaves Lumding at 11:00 AM Saturdays from October 17 to November 28.
- Kolkata-New Jalpaiguri 03129 runs Saturdays and Sundays from October 17 to November 29, leaving at 11:10 PM.
How The Specials Are Timed
- Stops listed include Bandel, Nabadwip Dham, Katwa, Azimganj, Jangipur Road, New Farakka and Malda Town.
- The Howrah-Lumding pair is scheduled for seven trips in the announced window.
- Eastern Railway framed the extras around expected Puja, Diwali and Chhath demand.
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