- By Akansha Pandey
- Thu, 09 Oct 2025 02:29 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
To accommodate the rush of passengers during the Diwali and Chhath festivals, North Eastern Railway will operate a record number of special trains. A total of 122 Puja Special trains will run, completing 2,484 trips to various destinations across the country.
Of these, 80 special trains will originate from stations within the North Eastern Railway zone, including Gorakhpur, Chhapra, Gomtinagar, and Mau, making 1,208 trips. An additional 42 special trains will pass through the zone, completing 1,276 trips.
According to Chief Public Relations Officer Pankaj Kumar Singh, this initiative is a response to the increased number of passengers during the festive season.
Major Routes From Gorakhpur
Puja Special trains from Gorakhpur will connect to several major cities, including:
Kolkata (Sealdah): 30 trips
Asansol: 14 trips
Dhanbad: 22 trips
Mumbai (CSMT): 132 trips
Pune: 130 trips
New Delhi: 20 trips
Dibrugarh: 14 trips
Guwahati (Narangi): 18 trips
Jodhpur: 18 trips
Ranchi: 6 trips
Vadodara: 20 trips
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Berth Availability
Ample berths are available on most of these special trains on various dates. Passengers can book confirmed tickets to ensure a smooth journey. Berth availability in all classes has been confirmed for the following trains in October:
05634 Gorakhpur-Narangi Special: October 17 and 24
03132 Gorakhpur-Sealdah Special: October 10, 15, 17, 22, and 24
09112 Gorakhpur-Vadodara Special: October 13 and 20
03528 Gorakhpur-Asansol Special: October 11 and 18
08630 Gorakhpur-Ranchi Special: October 19 and 26
03678 Gorakhpur-Dhanbad Special: October 13, 20, and 27
05977 Gorakhpur-Dibrugarh Special: October 16, 23, and 30
04021 Gorakhpur-New Delhi Special: October 11, 18, and 25