SER Announces Durga Puja Special Trains to Ease Festive Rush
To manage the massive surge in passenger numbers during the upcoming Durga Puja festivities, the South Eastern Railway (SER) has announced the operation of several special trains. This initiative is designed to provide much-needed relief to commuters and ensure smoother travel during the peak holiday season.
Detailed Schedule of Durga Puja Special Trains
The railway authorities have outlined specific routes and timings to cater to the high demand. These special services will include scheduled stops at Kharagpur and Baleswar stations.
Tambaram – Santragachi – Chennai Beach Route
- Train No. 06065 (Tambaram-Santragachi Puja Special): Departs Tambaram on October 15 at 11:00 PM and arrives at Santragachi on October 17 at 7:45 AM.
- Train No. 06066 (Santragachi-Chennai Beach Puja Special): Departs Santragachi on October 17 at 10:45 AM and arrives at Chennai Beach on October 18 at 7:00 PM.
- Train No. 06087 (Tambaram-Santragachi Puja Special): Departs Tambaram on October 16 at 11:00 PM and arrives at Santragachi on October 18 at 7:45 AM.
- Train No. 06088 (Santragachi-Chennai Beach Puja Special): Departs Santragachi on October 18 at 10:45 AM and arrives at Chennai Beach on October 19 at 7:00 PM.
Thiruvananthapuram North – Santragachi Route
- Train No. 06105 (Thiruvananthapuram North-Santragachi Puja Special): Departs Thiruvananthapuram North on October 15 at 2:15 PM and arrives at Santragachi on October 17 at 1:45 PM.
- Train No. 06106 (Santragachi-Thiruvananthapuram North Puja Special): Departs Santragachi on October 18 at 2:15 PM and arrives at Thiruvananthapuram North on October 20 at 9:55 AM.
Podanur – Kharagpur – Chennai Beach Route
- Train No. 06149 (Podanur-Kharagpur Puja Special): Departs Podanur on October 14 at 7:40 AM and arrives at Kharagpur on October 15 at 8:00 PM.
- Train No. 06150 (Kharagpur-Chennai Beach Puja Special): Departs Kharagpur on October 15 at 11:00 PM and arrives at Chennai Beach on October 17 at 8:45 AM.
The introduction of these special trains is a strategic move by South Eastern Railway to handle the extra load and ensure that passengers can reach their destinations comfortably during the festive period.