Indian Railways has launched Puja Special Trains through Gorakhpur in order to meet the increased traffic during Dussehra, Diwali, and Chhath. The train routes will connect Mau–Udhna, Sitamarhi–Anand Vihar.

Puja Special Trains Announced via Gorakhpur for Festivals
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This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

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The Railway Board confirmed 150 additional trains will run from September 21 to November 30. So far, more than 2,000 additional journeys are planned. The officials added the expansion aims at decongesting travel movement, particularly to Bihar and north India.

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Detailed schedules released

The Mau–Udhna Weekly Special (05017/05018) will originate at Mau every Saturday at 5:30 AM and terminate at Udhna the very next day at noon. Train number 05018 will originate at Udhna on Sundays at 3:00 PM and will halt at Gorakhpur on the way.

The Anand Vihar–Sitamarhi Daily Special (04016/04015) will operate from September 29 through November 30. Train 04016 departs Anand Vihar at 3:30 PM daily and reaches Sitamarhi at 3:00 PM. The train going onwards departs Sitamarhi at 4:30 PM.

Meanwhile, the Gomtinagar–Bengaluru Weekly Special (06529/06530) will run until late December. Train 06529 leaves Bengaluru every Monday at 5:00 PM, reaching Gomtinagar on the fourth day. The return service departs Gomtinagar on Fridays at 12:20 PM.

Where to buy tickets for Puja Special Trains?

Individuals can reserve tickets for such services online through the IRCTC official website or the IRCTC Rail Connect mobile application. You can also obtain the tickets at Indian railway reservation counters. One should book the tickets in advance since the services are very much in demand.

Why Special Services Are Important?

Railway authorities confirmed that such trains will provide safe and convenient travel. Moreover, festival traffic swells annually, so such measures are imperative. However, officials warned passengers to verify schedules thoroughly prior to travel.

What are Puja Special Trains?

Puja Special Trains are additional train services introduced by Indian Railways during major festivals such as Dussehra, Diwali, and Chhath in order to cater to the heavy passenger traffic and provide easier travel.

On what routes do the new festival trains operate?

The recent development involves the services running on Mau–Udhna, Sitamarhi–Anand Vihar, and Gomtinagar–Bengaluru routes through Gorakhpur, a key junction.

Where do passengers buy Puja Special Train tickets?

Train tickets can be reserved online through the IRCTC website or the IRCTC Rail Connect app or at reservation offices at Indian Railways. It is advisable to book in advance.

Source: www.thedailyjagran.com

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