Indian Railways Announces Special Sealdah–Sitamarhi Trains for November
Kolkata, October 28, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Indian Railways will operate special trains between Sealdah in West Bengal and Sitamarhi in Bihar on November 11, 12, 18 and 19 to facilitate passenger travel during the festive season.
The special services are expected to provide direct connectivity for passengers travelling between West Bengal, Jharkhand and Bihar, while helping reduce pressure on regular trains during the busy travel period.
Sealdah–Sitamarhi Special Train Timings
Train No. 03143: Sealdah to Sitamarhi
The special train will depart from Sealdah at 11:50 PM on November 11 and 18. It will reach Sitamarhi at 3:30 PM the following day.
Train No. 03144: Sitamarhi to Sealdah
In the return direction, the train will depart from Sitamarhi at 5:00 PM on November 12 and 19 and arrive at Sealdah at 12:25 PM the following day.
Special Train Stops
In both directions, the special train will stop at the following stations under the Asansol Division of Eastern Railway:
- Durgapur
- Asansol
- Chittaranjan
- Madhupur
- Jasidih
The train will also stop at Jhajha station under the Danapur Division. This halt will benefit passengers from Jamui and nearby areas by providing direct rail connectivity.
Coaches Available on the Special Train
According to the railway administration, the special train will have multiple classes of accommodation to meet passenger requirements. These will include:
- General Unreserved coaches
- Sleeper Class coaches
- Air-conditioned coaches
The additional service is intended to make travel more convenient during the festive period and ease the increased passenger rush on regular trains along the route.
FAQ Section
1. Which routes will the special trains cover?
The special trains will operate between Sealdah in West Bengal and Sitamarhi in Bihar.
2. What is the train number from Sealdah to Sitamarhi?
The train number is 03143.
3. When will train number 03143 depart from Sealdah?
It will depart at 11:50 PM on November 11 and 18.
4. What time will the Sealdah–Sitamarhi special reach its destination?
The train is scheduled to arrive in Sitamarhi at 3:30 PM the following day.
5. What is the return train number from Sitamarhi to Sealdah?
The return service will operate as train number 03144.
6. When will train number 03144 depart from Sitamarhi?
It will depart at 5:00 PM on November 12 and 19.
7. Which major stations will the special train stop at?
The train will stop at Durgapur, Asansol, Chittaranjan, Madhupur, Jasidih and Jhajha in both directions.
8. Which coach classes will be available on the special train?
The train will have General Unreserved, Sleeper Class and air-conditioned coaches.
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