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Puja Special Trains 2026 – East Coast Railway | Puri-SRC & SHM-KUR TOD Specials

Puja Special Train East Coast Railway 2026

PUJA SPECIAL TRAINS 2026 – EAST COAST RAILWAY

Office of the Principal Chief Operations Manager, Bhubaneswar – Notices Dated 23.09.2026

Issuing Authority East Coast Railway, Bhubaneswar

Notice No. 1 203/ECoR/PCOM/CHG/Spl/02/2026

Notice No. 2 204/ECoR/PCOM/CHG/Spl/02/2026

Purpose Durga Puja & Diwali Rush

Special Trains

02 Pairs

TOD Specials

Operation Period

05 Oct – 10 Nov

2026

Total Trips

18 Trips

Both directions combined

Coach Type

LHB & ICF

TOD Special Coaches

Notice 1: Puri – SRC – Puri Weekly TOD Puja Special

Train Numbers: 08405 (Puri – SRC) and 08406 (SRC – Puri)
Frequency: Weekly TOD Puja Special
Period – 08405 (Puri to SRC): Every Monday from 05.10.2026 to 26.10.2026 (04 trips)
Period – 08406 (SRC to Puri): Every Tuesday from 06.10.2026 to 27.10.2026 (04 trips)
Composition: LWRRM-01, LSLRD-01, LWS-04, LWSCN-08, LWACCN-03, LWACCW-01 = 18 LHB Coaches
Primary Maintenance: At PURI with RBPc

Timings & Stoppages – 08405 Puri to SRC (Monday Departure)

PURI

Departure17:45

SILA

Arr/Dep18:10 / 18:12

KUR

Arr/Dep19:00 / 19:10

BBS

Arr/Dep19:35 / 19:40

CTC

Arr/Dep20:20 / 20:25

JJKR

Arr/Dep21:55 / 21:57

BHC

Arr/Dep23:00 / 23:05

RLJC

THROUGH23:39

BLS

Arr/Dep00:20 / 00:22

ROP

Arr/Dep00:38 / 00:40

JER

Arr/Dep01:00 / 01:02

BLDA

Arr/Dep01:20 / 01:22

KGP

Arr/Dep02:05 / 02:15

SRC

Arrival (Tue)03:45

Notice 2: SHM – KUR – SHM Puja Special (TOD) by SER

Train Numbers: 08043 (SHM – KUR) and 08044 (KUR – SHM)
Period – 08043 (SHM to KUR): Every Monday from 12.10.2026 to 09.11.2026 (05 trips)
Period – 08044 (KUR to SHM): Every Tuesday from 13.10.2026 to 10.11.2026 (05 trips)
Composition: GS-04, SLRD-02, ACCN-06, ACCW-02, GSCN-08 = 22 ICF Coaches
Primary Maintenance: At SHM with RBPCOEM
Operated By: South Eastern Railway (SER) to cater to Durga Puja & Diwali rush

Timings – 08043 SHM to KUR (Monday Departure)

SHM

Departure (Mon)17:55

SRC

Arr/Dep18:10 / 18:15

KGP

Arr/Dep19:45 / 19:50

BLS

Arr/Dep21:20 / 21:22

RLJC

THROUGH22:40

BHC

Arr/Dep22:45 / 22:50

JJKR

Arr/Dep23:15 / 23:17

CTC

Arr/Dep01:25 / 01:30 (Tue)

BBS

Arr/Dep02:10 / 02:15

KUR

Arrival (Tue)02:45

Important Points to Note

Purpose: Special trains to cater to extra rush of passengers during Durga Puja and Diwali festive season.
Puri-SRC-Puri TOD Special (08405/08406): Weekly, 4 trips each way, from 05.10.2026 to 27.10.2026.
SHM-KUR-SHM Puja Special (08043/08044): Weekly, 5 trips each way, from 12.10.2026 to 10.11.2026.
Puri-SRC Composition: 18 LHB coaches (LWRRM, LSLRD, LWS, LWSCN, LWACCN, LWACCW).
SHM-KUR Composition: 22 ICF coaches (GS, SLRD, ACCN, ACCW, GSCN).
Primary Maintenance: Puri-SRC at PURI with RBPc; SHM-KUR at SHM with RBPCOEM.
Watering & Cleaning: To be ensured at all watering and CTS stations enroute.
Publicity: CPRO/ECoR/BBS to provide wide publicity through media and newspapers.
Booking: Passengers are advised to check IRCTC or railway enquiry for booking details and current availability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Puja Special Trains 2026?

Puja Special Trains are additional trains announced by East Coast Railway and South Eastern Railway to cater to the extra rush of passengers during the Durga Puja and Diwali festive season in 2026.

Which special trains are running from Puri?

Train No. 08405 (Puri – SRC) and 08406 (SRC – Puri) Weekly TOD Puja Specials are running. 08405 departs Puri every Monday from 05.10.2026 to 26.10.2026, and 08406 departs SRC every Tuesday from 06.10.2026 to 27.10.2026.

What is the composition of the Puri-SRC special train?

The Puri-SRC special (08405/08406) has 18 LHB coaches: LWRRM-01, LSLRD-01, LWS-04, LWSCN-08, LWACCN-03, LWACCW-01.

What is the SHM-KUR special train?

Train No. 08043 (SHM – KUR) and 08044 (KUR – SHM) Puja Specials are operated by South Eastern Railway. 08043 departs SHM every Monday from 12.10.2026 to 09.11.2026, and 08044 departs KUR every Tuesday from 13.10.2026 to 10.11.2026.

What is the composition of the SHM-KUR special train?

The SHM-KUR special (08043/08044) has 22 ICF coaches: GS-04, SLRD-02, ACCN-06, ACCW-02, GSCN-08.

What is the departure time of the Puri-SRC special from Puri?

Train No. 08405 departs from Puri at 17:45 every Monday.

What is the departure time of the SHM-KUR special from SHM?

Train No. 08043 departs from SHM at 17:55 every Monday.

Where is the primary maintenance of these special trains done?

Puri-SRC special (08405/08406) has primary maintenance at PURI with RBPc. SHM-KUR special (08043/08044) has primary maintenance at SHM with RBPCOEM.

How can I book tickets for these special trains?

Passengers can book tickets through IRCTC (www.irctc.co.in) or visit the nearest railway reservation counter. Booking for special trains typically opens 60 days in advance.

What is the purpose of these special trains?

The special trains are operated to cater to the anticipated surge in passenger traffic during the Durga Puja and Diwali festive season, providing additional travel options between major destinations like Puri, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, and Kolkata (SRC/SHM).