- By Kamakshi Bishnoi
- Sat, 08 Nov 2025 03:42 PM (IST)
- Source:Jagran News Network
Passengers face a tough time securing confirmed tickets on regular trains, with most services running fully booked amid delays, higher fares, and poor travel arrangements. Waitlisted tickets are in high demand, and confirmed seats are hard to come by.
Meanwhile, Puja special trains departing from various North Eastern Railway stations, including Gorakhpur, still have ample berths available, offering a smoother travel option for those planning their journeys.
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According to Chief Public Relations Officer Pankaj Kumar Singh, travelers can avoid the scramble by opting for these Puja special trains, which currently have significant availability across different classes.
Available berths on major Puja special trains:
-Gorakhpur-Jodhpur Puja Special (Nov 14): 43 berths in Second Class AC, 113 in Third Class AC.
-Gorakhpur-Sealdah Puja Special (Nov 14 and 19): 47 and 92 berths in Third Class AC.
-Gorakhpur-Vadodara Puja Special (Nov 17): 18 berths in First Class AC, 7 in Second Class AC.
-Gorakhpur-Asansol Puja Special (Nov 8): 67 berths in Second Class AC, 291 in Third Class AC.
-Gorakhpur-Dhanbad Puja Special (Nov 10 and 17): 71-78 berths in Second Class AC, 86-88 in Third Class AC, 400-401 in Third Class AC Economy, 211-309 in Sleeper Class.
-Gorakhpur-New Delhi Puja Special (Nov 8 and 15): 14 berths in First Class AC, 3-78 in Second Class AC, 345-346 in Third Class AC, 118-270 in Sleeper Class.
-Chhapra-Amritsar Puja Special (Nov 14 and 17): 428 and 424 berths in Third Class AC Economy.
-Lalkuan-Kolkata Puja Special (Nov 13): 6 berths in First Class AC, 52 in Second Class AC, 180 in Third Class AC Economy.
-Barhni-Amritsar Puja Special (Nov 19): 255 berths in Sleeper Class.
-Hasanpur-New Delhi Puja Special (Nov 11-14): 602-878 berths in Third Class AC Economy.
-Mansi-New Delhi Puja Special (Nov 18-19): 76-307 berths in Sleeper Class.
Passengers are urged to book tickets on these special trains to ensure hassle-free travel during the Puja season.
