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Puja Special Train 2026: Banaras-LTT Service Announced

North Central Railway has announced 05167/05168 Banaras–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Puja Special to manage the additional passenger rush during the upcoming Puja festival season. Train 05167 will operate from Banaras every Saturday from 10 October to 28 November 2026, while train 05168 will run from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus every Sunday from 11 October to 29 November 2026, with 8 trips in each direction. 

Special Train Route and Schedule Details

The Puja special will connect Banaras with Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, covering major stations including Varanasi, Prayagraj Chheoki, Jabalpur, Itarsi, Bhusaval, Nashik, Kalyan and Thane.

Train No. & NameFromToFrequency/DatesRoute & Status
05167 Banaras–LTT Puja Special BanarasLokmanya Tilak TerminusEvery Saturday from 10.10.2026 to 28.11.2026; 8 tripsSpecial service; departs Banaras at 09:50 hrs 
05168 LTT–Banaras Puja Special Lokmanya Tilak TerminusBanarasEvery Sunday from 11.10.2026 to 29.11.2026; 8 tripsSpecial service; departs LTT at 18:10 hrs 

The official release states that the train will have 22 coaches, comprising SLR, general, sleeper, economy, AC 3-tier, AC 2-tier, AC first-class and SLR/D coaches. 

Route Halts, Timings, or Alternate Arrangements

  • Banaras: Train 05167 departs at 09:50 hrs on Saturdays; train 05168 arrives at 00:50 hrs on Tuesdays.
  • Varanasi: 05167 arrives at 10:06 hrs and departs at 10:08 hrs; the return service arrives at 00:30 hrs and departs at 00:35 hrs.
  • Prayagraj Chheoki: 05167 reaches at 14:15 hrs and departs at 14:20 hrs; 05168 arrives at 19:20 hrs and departs at 19:25 hrs.
  • Jabalpur: 05167 arrives at 21:25 hrs and departs at 21:35 hrs; 05168 arrives at 11:55 hrs and departs at 12:05 hrs.
  • Bhusaval: 05167 arrives at 07:40 hrs and departs at 07:45 hrs; 05168 arrives at 02:15 hrs and departs at 02:20 hrs.
  • Nashik: 05167 arrives at 11:40 hrs and departs at 11:43 hrs; 05168 arrives at 22:00 hrs and departs at 22:03 hrs.
  • Kalyan: 05167 arrives at 15:02 hrs and departs at 15:05 hrs; 05168 arrives at 18:57 hrs and departs at 19:00 hrs.
  • Thane: 05167 arrives at 15:27 hrs and departs at 15:30 hrs; 05168 arrives at 18:32 hrs and departs at 18:35 hrs.
  • Lokmanya Tilak Terminus: 05167 arrives at 16:50 hrs on Sunday, while 05168 departs at 18:10 hrs on Sunday.
  • Passengers are advised to check the detailed timetable through the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) or railway helpline 139. 


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