{"id":8764,"date":"2025-07-26T09:12:22","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T09:12:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=8764"},"modified":"2025-07-26T09:12:22","modified_gmt":"2025-07-26T09:12:22","slug":"puja-special-trains-kolkata-to-raxaul-puja-special-trains-raxaul-to-kolkata","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/puja-special-trains-kolkata-to-raxaul-puja-special-trains-raxaul-to-kolkata\/","title":{"rendered":"Puja Special Trains Kolkata to Raxaul | Puja Special Trains Raxaul to Kolkata"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Puja Special Trains Kolkata to Raxaul | Puja Special Trains Raxaul to Kolkata | Puja Special train 2025 from Howrah<\/strong><\/p>\n

Howrah \u2013 Raxaul \u2013 Howrah<\/strong><\/p>\n

To clear extra rush of passengers, One Puja Special will run between Howrah and Raxaul.<\/p>\n

Train no. 03043<\/strong> Howrah \u2013 Raxaul Puja Special will leave Howrah at 22:55 hrs. on every Saturday between 01.10.2025 & 29.10.2025 (05 trips) to reach Raxaul at 14:15 hrs. on the next day<\/p>\n

Train no. 0304<\/strong>4 Raxaul \u2013 Howrah Puja Special will leave Raxaul at 15:45 hrs. on every Sunday between 02.10.2025 & 30.10.2025 (05 trips) to reach Howrah at 07:30 hrs. on the next day.<\/p>\n

The trains will stop at Bandel, Barddhaman, Durgapur, Asansol, Chittaranjan, Madhupur and Jasidih stations within Eastern Railway jurisdiction enroute in both directions.<\/p>\n

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PUJA SPECIAL TRAINS TO RUN BETWEEN KOLKATA & RAXAUL<\/strong><\/p>\n

To clear the extra rush of passengers during ensuing Puja festival, Railway has decided to run one Puja Special train between Kolkata & Raxaul.<\/p>\n

Train No. 05508<\/strong> Raxaul \u2013 Kolkata Puja Special will leave Raxaul at 21:00 hrs. on every Monday & Wednesday between 24.10.2025 & 09.11.2025 (6 trips) to reach Kolkata at 13:30 hrs. on the next day.<\/p>\n

Train No. 05507<\/strong> Kolkata \u2013 Raxaul Puja Special will leave Kolkata at 15:50 hrs. on every Tuesday & Thursday between 25.10.2025 & 10.11.2025 (6 trips) to reach Raxaul at 07:30 hrs. on the next day.<\/p>\n

The above special train will stop at Naihati, Bandel, Barddhaman, Durgapur, Asansol, Chittaranjan, Madhupur and Jasidih stations enroute in both directions within Eastern Railway jurisdiction.<\/p>\n

The special train will have General second class, sleeper class & air- conditioned accommodations.<\/p>\n

The booking of the Kolkata \u2013 Raxaul Puja Special (Train No. 05507) will be available on & from 25.09.2025 through PRS & internet. In addition to mail \/ express fare, special charge will be realized for the puja special train. 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 latest verified information regarding Puja Special Trains between Kolkata (Howrah\/Kolkata) and Raxaul<\/strong>\u2014both directions\u2014as part of Eastern Railway\u2019s festive season operations:<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udf86 Puja Special Trains: Howrah\/Kolkata \u2194 Raxaul<\/h2>\n

\ud83d\ude84 1. Historical Precedent: Puja Specials 2025<\/h3>\n

Eastern Railway previously operated the following specials during Durga Puja 2022:<\/p>\n

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  • Train No. 03043<\/strong> Howrah \u2192 Raxaul, departing 10:55 PM on Saturdays (Oct 1\u201329)<\/strong>, arriving ~14:15 next day<\/li>\n
  • Train No. 03044<\/strong> Raxaul \u2192 Howrah, departing 15:45 PM on Sundays (Oct 2\u201330)<\/strong>, arriving ~07:30 next morning<\/li>\n
  • Train No. 05507 \/ 05508<\/strong> Kolkata \u2192 Raxaul and return, running twice a week (Tue\/Thu\/Kolkata; Wed\/Sat\/Raxaul) from late Oct to early Nov<\/li>\n
  • Stops included major stations via Bandel, Barddhaman, Durgapur, Asansol, Jasidih, Muzaffarpur, Samastipur, Sitamarhi etc.<\/li>\n
  • Services included AC\u20112T, AC\u20113T, Sleeper & General coaches. No concessional berths allowed; special surcharge applicable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    \ud83d\udcc5 2. Holi Special (March 2025)<\/h3>\n

    To manage the Holi travel rush, Eastern Railway operated special runs on March 11, 2025<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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    • Train Nos. 03043 \/ 03045<\/strong> Howrah \u2192 Raxaul at ~11:00 PM<\/li>\n
    • Train Nos. 03044 \/ 03046<\/strong> Raxaul \u2192 Howrah departing at ~16:55 PM
      \nThese were one-off specials and not part of Puja season.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      \ud83d\udd0d 3. Status for Puja 2025<\/h2>\n

      As of now, no official announcement<\/strong> has been made regarding Puja Special trains for the Howrah\/Kolkata\u2013Raxaul route for Durga Puja 2025<\/strong>. Typically, such details are released in late September to early October<\/strong>, commonly via:<\/p>\n

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      • Eastern Railway CPRO press releases<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • The IRCTC Portal \/ NTES \/ RailOne App<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Local railway social media channels or regional news<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \u2705 Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
        Route<\/th>\nSpecial Train Nos<\/th>\nTypical Schedule Pattern<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
        Howrah \u2192 Raxaul<\/td>\n03043 \/ 03045<\/td>\nLate night departure on Saturday \u2192 Arrival next day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Raxaul \u2192 Howrah<\/td>\n03044 \/ 03046<\/td>\nAfternoon departure on Sunday \u2192 Early AM arrival next<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Kolkata \u2194 Raxaul<\/td>\n05507 \/ 05508<\/td>\nAlternate days during Puja season<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Status Puja 2025<\/td>\nNot yet announced<\/td>\nLikely releases from late Sept\u2013Oct 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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        \ud83e\udde0 Travel Tips<\/h3>\n
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        • Stay alert for official updates<\/strong> 2\u20133 weeks before Puja\u2014expect specials becomes available on IRCTC\/Paid PRS counters.<\/li>\n
        • No concession or tatkal<\/strong> is generally available on these specials.<\/li>\n
        • Tickets book fast<\/strong>\u2014especially sleeper\/3A\u2014so plan well in advance.<\/li>\n
        • Use apps like RailOne \/ NTES<\/strong> to check train availability and schedule once announced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          \ud83d\udccc Final Note<\/h3>\n

          While Howrah\/Raxaul Puja specials ran reliably in 2025<\/strong>, they have not yet been confirmed for Puja 2025<\/strong>. Given recurring announcements in past years, such specials may still be released closer to October 2025.<\/p>\n

          Would you like me to track the release and notify you when the Puja specials for this route are officially announced?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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