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Pooja Festival Special Trains 2026: Shalimar to Chennai Beach

To clear the extra rush of passengers during the upcoming festive season, South Eastern Railway has notified the operation of Pooja Festival Special Trains between Shalimar and Chennai Beach. These trains on demand, numbered 02841 and 02842, will run in October 2026 to ensure hassle-free travel for commuters.

Special Train Route and Schedule Details

Commuters can plan their travel with the comprehensive schedule of these festival special trains outlined below:

Train No. & NameFromToFrequency / DatesImpact Status / Timings
02841 Shalimar – Chennai Beach Express SpecialShalimarChennai Beach15th & 22nd October 2026 (Thursday)Departs Shalimar at 23:30 hrs; arrives at 03:00 hrs (Third Day)
02842 Chennai Beach – Shalimar Express SpecialChennai BeachShalimar17th & 24th October 2026 (Saturday)Departs Chennai Beach at 06:00 hrs; arrives at 13:45 hrs (Next Day)

Route Halts, Timings, or Alternate Arrangements

  • Coach Composition: The service features 2 AC Two Tier, 7 AC Three Tier, 7 Sleeper Class, 4 General Second Class, 1 Second Class Coach (Divyangjan Friendly), and 1 Luggage cum Brake Van.
  • Major Stoppages & Timings: The trains will halt at key stations including Santragachi (23:45 hrs / 13:10 hrs), Kharagpur (01:09 hrs / 11:07 hrs), Balasore (02:34 hrs / 09:25 hrs), Bhadrak (03:35 hrs / 08:30 hrs), Bhubaneswar (07:00 hrs / 04:15 hrs), Khurda Road (07:30 hrs / 03:45 hrs), Vizianagaram (13:50 hrs / 20:55 hrs), Vijayawada (19:35 hrs / 13:40 hrs), and Gudur (00:28 hrs / 08:50 hrs).
  • Advance Booking: Reservations open at 08:00 hrs on 10.10.2026 from the Southern Railway counter and digital channels.
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