Indian Railways is introducing nine pairs of Puja Special Trains, adding 179,000 extra berths for Durga Puja travel. These trains will operate on various routes between October 1st, 2024 and December 1st, 2024. The trains will offer increased travel options for those returning home for Puja and families planning to...
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travel. The article details the train numbers, routes, and schedules for each train.

The operating duration of eight long-distance trains in Kanpur has been extended for the convenience of passengers. The 03483 special train, which runs from Bhagalpur to New Delhi every Tuesday and Saturday, was initially scheduled to operate until August 6th. However, it will now run from August 10th to 13th. Similarly,...
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the 03484 special train from New Delhi to Bhagalpur, running every Sunday and Wednesday, was initially scheduled to operate until August 7th. However, it will now run on August 11th and 14th. The 03413 special train from Malda to New Delhi, running every Sunday and Thursday, was initially scheduled to operate until August 4th. However, it will now run until August 8th and 11th. The 03414 special train from New Delhi to Malda, running every Monday and Friday, was initially scheduled to operate until August 5th. However, it will now run on August 9th and 12th. The 03575 weekly special train from Asansol to Anand Vihar Terminal Delhi, running every Friday, was initially scheduled to operate until September 27th. However, it will now run from October 4th to November 29th. The 03576 special train on the down route will now run from October 5th to November 20th. The 03435 special train from Malda Town to Anand Vihar Terminal, running every Monday, will now run from October 7th to November 25th. The special train from Anand Vihar Terminal Delhi to Malda Town, running every Tuesday, will now run from October 8th to November 26th.

On June 11, 2024, the engine of special train 03435 from Malda Town to Anand Vihar on the Kanpur-Delhi route failed between Bharthana and Ikdil. This resulted in a halt of train operations on the up line for about an hour and fifteen minutes. The train was eventually moved with a...
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replacement engine. This incident led to the delay of four other trains including Gomti and Swatantrata Senani.

To manage the expected surge in passenger traffic during the Holi festival, Eastern Railway is introducing an additional Holi Special train service between Malda Town and New Delhi. They are also extending the services of two existing Holi Special trains. This will offer more convenient travel options for passengers traveling...
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between Malda Town and Anand Vihar, as well as between Bhagalpur and New Delhi. The new train, 03413 Malda Town-New Delhi Holi Special, will depart Malda Town at 7:10 AM on March 31, April 4, and April 7, reaching New Delhi at 7:30 AM the next day. The return train, 03414 New Delhi-Malda Town Holi Special, will depart New Delhi at 10:30 AM on April 1, April 5, and April 8, arriving at Malda Town at 7:55 AM the next day. The train will make stops at New Farakka, Barharwa, Sahibganj, Kahalgaon, Bhagalpur, Sultan Ganj, Bariarpur, Jamalpur, Dharhara, Abhaypur, and Kajra stations in the Eastern Railway jurisdiction. The train will offer General Second Class, Sleeper Class, and AC accommodation. The two existing Holi Special trains that will continue service are: 03435 Malda Town-Anand Vihar Holi Special, departing on April 8th, and 03436 Anand Vihar-Malda Town Holi Special, departing on April 9th. Additionally, 03483 Bhagalpur-New Delhi Holi Special will run on April 2 and 6, and 03484 New Delhi-Bhagalpur Holi Special will run on April 3 and 7. These additional trains are expected to provide an extra 13,460 berths, easing the pressure on passenger capacity during Holi. Bookings for the new trains are available through PRS and internet channels.

Eastern Railway is introducing a new Holi Special Train between Malda Town and New Delhi, running on March 31st, April 4th, and 7th, 2024, to manage the surge in passenger traffic during the Holi festival. They are also extending the service of two existing Holi Special trains: one between Malda...
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Town and Anand Vihar, and another between Bhagalpur and New Delhi. The new train will have General Second Class, Sleeper Class, and Air-Conditioned accommodations and will stop at several stations along the route. Passengers can book tickets for the new train and extended services online or through PRS.