Eastern Railway to Run Five Pairs of Special Trains to Manage Festive Season Rush
Special reserved and unreserved services to operate on additional dates in November; trains will follow their scheduled timings and stops
Jamui, November 11, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): In view of heavy passenger crowds at railway stations and long waiting lists during the festive season, Eastern Railway has decided to operate additional trips of special trains.
To improve passenger convenience and manage the rush, five pairs of reserved and unreserved special trains will run under four services. The trains will operate according to their previously scheduled timings and stoppages, according to information shared by the Asansol Railway Division’s Public Relations Officer on Tuesday.
Reserved Special Trains
Train No. 03143 Sealdah–Sitamarhi Special: The train will depart from Sealdah on November 25.
Train No. 03144 Sitamarhi–Sealdah Special: The return service will depart from Sitamarhi on November 26.
Train No. 03031 Howrah–Laukaha Bazar Special: The train will depart from Howrah on November 17 and 24.
Train No. 03032 Laukaha Bazar–Howrah Special: The return service will depart from Laukaha Bazar on November 18 and 25.
Unreserved Special Trains
Train No. 03137 Sealdah–Jaynagar Special: The train will depart from Sealdah on November 19 and 26.
Train No. 03138 Jaynagar–Sealdah Special: The return service will depart from Jaynagar on November 20 and 27.
Train No. 03033 Howrah–Patna Unreserved Special: The train will depart from Howrah on November 18 and 25.
Train No. 03034 Patna–Howrah Unreserved Special: The return service will depart from Patna on November 19 and 26.
Train No. 03035 Howrah–Patna Unreserved Special: The train will depart from Howrah on November 21 and 28.
Train No. 03036 Patna–Howrah Unreserved Special: The return service will depart from Patna on November 22 and 29.
Railway Advises Passengers to Check Timetables
The additional services are expected to provide relief to passengers travelling home for the festive holidays as well as those returning to work after the celebrations.
Eastern Railway has advised passengers to check the relevant train schedules before planning their journeys.
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