Eastern Railway announces three special unreserved trains for Diwali and Chhath
The special services will connect West Bengal with destinations in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh during November 2026.
Eastern Railway has announced three additional unreserved special train services to manage passenger rush during the Diwali and Chhath festival season. The services will connect Sealdah and Kolkata with Jaynagar, Ballia, and Gorakhpur in November 2026.
Each of the three Mail/Express services will consist of 20 coaches, including 18 general second-class coaches and two SLRD coaches. Passengers can travel on these routes without a reserved ticket.
The Sealdah-Jaynagar service, train numbers 03137 and 03138, will depart Sealdah on November 13 at 4.40 pm and return from Jaynagar on November 14 at 10 am. Stoppages include Bardhaman, Asansol, Jasidih, and Darbhanga.
The Sealdah-Ballia service, train numbers 03139 and 03140, will leave Sealdah on November 11 at 10.05 am and depart Ballia on November 12 at 7 am. Stoppages include Bardhaman, Chittaranjan, Jasidih, and Kiul.
The Kolkata-Gorakhpur service, train numbers 03141 and 03142, will depart Kolkata on November 13 at 4.40 pm and leave Gorakhpur on November 14 at 1.30 pm. Stoppages include Bardhaman, Dhanbad, Jasidih, and Muzaffarpur.