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Puja Special Trains 2026 Announced by South Eastern Railway

South Eastern Railway has announced the running of Puja Special Trains to manage the increased travel demand during the festive month of October 2026. These special services will ensure smooth travel connectivity on the busy routes linking NSCB Itwari, Shalimar, Sambalpur, and Santragachi. Commuters are advised to check the schedules and plan their journeys well in advance.

Special Train Route and Schedule Details

To assist travelers during the festive season, here is the comprehensive route, schedule, and frequency details of the newly announced special trains:

Train No. & NameFromToFrequency / DatesTimings
08861 NSCB Itwari - Shalimar SpecialNSCB ItwariShalimarEvery Thursday (15.10.2026 to 29.10.2026)Dep: 17:10 hrs | Arr: 14:00 hrs (Next Day)
08862 Shalimar - NSCB Itwari SpecialShalimarNSCB ItwariEvery Friday (16.10.2026 to 30.10.2026)Dep: 18:00 hrs | Arr: 15:35 hrs (Next Day)
08303 Sambalpur - Santragachi SpecialSambalpurSantragachi14.10.2026 and 21.10.2026Dep: 16:15 hrs | Arr: 02:00 hrs (Next Day)
08304 Santragachi - Sambalpur SpecialSantragachiSambalpur15.10.2026 and 22.10.2026Dep: 19:05 hrs | Arr: 07:45 hrs (Next Day)

Route Halts, Timings, or Alternate Arrangements

  • 08861/08862 NSCB Itwari - Shalimar - NSCB Itwari Special Route Halts: This train stops at Jharsuguda, Rourkela, Chakradharpur, Tatanagar, Kharagpur, and Santragachi stations within South Eastern Railway jurisdiction.
  • 08303/08304 Sambalpur - Santragachi - Sambalpur Special Route Halts: Stoppages include Jharsuguda, Bagdehi, Bamra, Garpos, Rajgangpur, Rourkela, Bisra, Manoharpur, Chakradharpur, Rajkharsawan, Tatanagar, Jhargram, Kharagpur, Panskura, Bagnan, and Uluberia stations.
  • Detailed Timings: The 08861 special departs at 17:10 hrs and arrives at 14:00 hrs the next day. The returning train 08862 leaves Shalimar at 18:00 hrs and reaches NSCB Itwari at 15:35 hrs the following day. The 08303 special departs at 16:15 hrs and reaches Santragachi at 02:00 hrs the next day, while the return train 08304 departs Santragachi at 19:05 hrs and arrives in Sambalpur at 07:45 hrs.
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