Railways Announces Three Unreserved Special Trains for Chhath Puja
What Happened
Eastern Railway has announced three pairs of unreserved special trains connecting Sealdah with Jaynagar in Bihar and Ballia in Uttar Pradesh, and Kolkata with Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh, for Chhath Puja 2026. The services are scheduled for November 11–15, with one trip in each direction. Each train will have 20 coaches, including 18 general second-class coaches.
Key Takeaways
The additional services offer unreserved travel options for passengers heading from West Bengal towards Bihar and Uttar Pradesh during Chhath. Travellers should verify departure dates and timings because published schedules differ.