Chhath Puja Special: New Trains via Jasidih Announced
Eastern Railway announces unreserved special trains for Chhath Puja via Jasidih to manage festive rush. Check schedules for Sealdah and Kolkata routes.
To handle the massive surge in passenger numbers, Eastern Railway has announced several Chhath Puja special trains that will operate via Jasidih. These unreserved services are specifically designed to alleviate the heavy congestion on regular trains, providing much-needed relief to travelers across West Bengal, Bihar, and Jharkhand during the festive season.
Key Special Train Routes and Schedules
All the newly announced special services will include a scheduled halt at Jasidih station to facilitate easier travel for commuters in the region. The primary routes include:
- Sealdah–Jaynagar Special (03137/03138): This service is scheduled to depart from Sealdah on November 12, 2026, and will return from Jaynagar on November 13, 2026.
- Sealdah–Ballia Special (03139/03140): This train will depart from Sealdah on November 11, 2026, with the return leg scheduled from Ballia on November 12, 2026.
- Kolkata–Gorakhpur Special (03141/03142): Departing from Kolkata on November 13, 2026, this service will return from Gorakhpur on November 14, 2026.
Expanded Festive Connectivity
In addition to these primary services, Eastern Railway is also operating the Sealdah–Sitamarhi special (03143/03144) on specific dates throughout November. Other important festive routes receiving special attention include the Howrah–Raxaul and Kolkata–Madhubani services, all of which will provide a halt at Jasidih to improve regional connectivity.
This festive initiative is part of a massive operational scale-up by the railway authorities. A total of 1,354 special train trips have been scheduled between October 1 and November 30, 2026. This marks a 12.08% increase in special services compared to the previous year, ensuring that the railway network can better accommodate the influx of devotees and travelers during this period.