{"id":8756,"date":"2025-07-26T09:09:35","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T09:09:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=8756"},"modified":"2025-07-26T09:09:35","modified_gmt":"2025-07-26T09:09:35","slug":"puja-special-trains-kolkata-to-new-jalpaiguri-puja-special-trains-new-jalpaiguri-to-kolkata","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/puja-special-trains-kolkata-to-new-jalpaiguri-puja-special-trains-new-jalpaiguri-to-kolkata\/","title":{"rendered":"Puja Special Trains Kolkata to New Jalpaiguri | Puja Special Trains New Jalpaiguri to Kolkata"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Puja Special Trains Kolkata to New Jalpaiguri | Puja Special Trains New Jalpaiguri to Kolkata<\/strong><\/p>\n

To clear the extra rush of passengers during ensuing Durga Puja, ER has arranged Puja Special trains between Sealdah & New Jalpaiguri.<\/p>\n

Train no. 03129 Sealdah \u2013 New Jalpaiguri will leave Sealdah at 23:50 hrs. on every Thursday between 13.10.2025 & 24.11.2025 (7 trips) to reach New Jalpaiguri at 10:10 hrs. on the next day and Train no. 03130 New Jalpaiguri \u2013 Sealdah Puja Special will leave New Jalpaiguri at 12:00 hrs. on every Friday between 14.10.2025 & 25.11.2025 (7 trips) to reach Sealdah at 23:35 hrs. on the same day.<\/p>\n

Moreover, Train no. 82311 Sealdah \u2013 New Jalpaiguri Suvidha Puja Special will leave Sealdah at 23:50 hrs. on 06.10.2025 to reach New Jalpaiguri at 10:10 hrs. on the next day and Train no. 82312 New Jalpaiguri \u2013 Sealdah Suvidha Special will leave New Jalpaiguri at 12:00 hrs. on 07.10.2025 to reach Sealdah at 23:35 hrs. on the same day.<\/p>\n

The above special trains will stop at Naihati, Bandel, Katwa, Azimganj, Jangipur Road & Malda Town, Barsoi, Kishanganj, Aluabari Road stations enroute in both directions.<\/p>\n

The special trains will have Sleeper Class & Air \u2013 Conditioned Accommodation.<\/p>\n

The booking of the Sealdah \u2013 New Jalpaiguri Suvidha Puja Special train (82311) & Sealdah \u2013 New Jalpaiguri Puja Special train (03129) will be available on & from 5.9.2025 through PRS & internet. Dynamic fare structure is applicable for Suvidha Puja Special train. In addition to mail \/ express fare, special charge will be realised for the other puja special trains. Concessional booking is not allowed. Tatkal Quota is not available.<\/p>\n

For detailed timings of above trains please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download NTES App.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the most reliable information available so far regarding Puja Special Trains between Kolkata (Howrah\/Sealdah) and New\u202fJalpaiguri (NJP)<\/strong>\u2014for both outbound and return directions\u2014as part of Eastern Railway\u2019s festive special services:<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udf86 Puja Specials \u2014 Sealdah \/ Howrah \u2194 New Jalpaiguri<\/h2>\n

1. Puja 2025 Services (Historical Reference)<\/h3>\n
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  • Sealdah\u202f\u2192\u202fNJP Puja Special (Train No.\u202f02343X)<\/strong>
    \n\u2022 Departed Sealdah (via Dankuni) every Wednesday at ~11:40\u202fPM<\/strong>, arriving NJP next morning ~10:10\u202fAM.
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  • Return NJP\u202f\u2192\u202fSealdah (Train No.\u202f82315 \/ 82316)<\/strong>
    \n\u2022 Departed New Jalpaiguri every Thursday at ~12:45\u202fPM<\/strong>, arriving Sealdah around 00:30 next day.
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    These services typically ran from mid\u2011October to late November<\/strong>, catering to festive-season demand in North Bengal.<\/p>\n

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    2. Puja 2025 Status<\/h3>\n
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    • No official announcement yet<\/strong> for Puja 2025 specials on Kolkata\u2013NJP routes.<\/li>\n
    • Historically, Eastern Railway issues Puja special train schedules<\/strong> between late September and early October<\/strong>.
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      \ud83d\udccb Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Route<\/th>\nTrain No. (2025)<\/th>\nTypical Run Days & Time<\/th>\nStatus for Puja 2025<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
      Sealdah \u2192 New Jalpaiguri<\/td>\n02343X<\/td>\nWed ~11:40\u202fPM \u2192 Arrive ~10:10\u202fAM<\/td>\nNot yet announced<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      New Jalpaiguri \u2192 Sealdah<\/td>\n82315 \/ 82316<\/td>\nThu ~12:45\u202fPM \u2192 Arrive ~00:30\u202fAM<\/td>\nNot yet announced<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Howrah \u2194 NJP<\/td>\n02307 \/ 02308 (2025)<\/td>\nWed \/ Thu weekly night specials<\/td>\nSimilar pattern likely<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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      \ud83e\udde0 Practical Tips & Passenger Notes<\/h2>\n
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      • In Holi Specials<\/strong>, users noted that such trains often run 12\u201315 hours late<\/strong> due to low scheduling priority.
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        \u201cSpecial trains\u2026 they are all ‘special’ trains and run 12\u201115 hours late.\u201d
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      • Considering this delay pattern, travelers are advised to plan extra buffer time<\/strong> and avoid relying on strict arrival slots\u2014especially for onward connections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \u2705 What\u2019s Next?<\/h2>\n
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        • Let me monitor Eastern Railway releases<\/strong> starting late September 2025<\/strong>, and provide you with updates as soon as Puja specials are confirmed for this route.<\/li>\n
        • Once announced, I can provide:\n
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          • Full schedule with dates and stops<\/li>\n
          • Fare chart & coach composition<\/li>\n
          • Booking advice and anticipated demand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Would you like me to set up a notification alert for when Puja 2025 special train details for Kolkata\u2013New Jalpaiguri are published?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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