SER Announces 31 Puja Special Trains for Festive Season
Additional services to run from September 2024 on high-demand routes
Key Points:
• South Eastern Railway introduces Puja Special trains for 2024 festivities
• Trains to connect major cities including Kolkata, Puri, Chennai, and Patna
• Services scheduled to operate between September and November 2024
JAMSHEDPUR – South Eastern Railway unveils plans for 31 Puja Special trains to meet increased demand during the 2024 festive season.
The special services will commence in September 2024.
Moreover, these trains aim to facilitate travel during Durga Puja and Diwali celebrations.
Key routes include Kolkata-Puri, Shalimar-Chennai, and Gondia-Patna.
Additionally, services will connect Ranchi, Secunderabad, and Ajmer.
The Kolkata-Puri Special will operate weekly from October to November.
Meanwhile, the Shalimar-Chennai Special will run every Monday starting September 30.
SER spokesperson emphasized their commitment to smooth travel during festivities.
Furthermore, the railway has carefully planned these services for maximum convenience.
Passengers are advised to book tickets well in advance.
On the other hand, SER assures enhanced sanitation measures on all special trains.
The initiative aims to provide thousands of additional seats across various routes.
These special trains will ensure connectivity between major cities during peak travel season.

