Bhubaneswar: As the Durga Puja and Diwali festivities approach, the railways have announced the operation of extra Puja Special trains on key routes to manage the expected increase in passenger numbers and ensure a smooth travel experience.
Train No. 08303, the Sambalpur-Santragachi Special, is scheduled to leave Sambalpur at 4:15 PM every Wednesday from October 14 to October 21, 2026, arriving in Santragachi at 2:00 AM the next day.
On its return journey, Train No. 08304 will depart from Santragachi at 7:05 PM every Thursday from October 15 to October 22, 2026, and is set to reach Sambalpur at 7:45 AM on Friday.
These trains will make several stops along the way, including Rengali, Jharsuguda Junction, Raj Gangpur, Rourkela, Chakradharpur, Tatanagar Junction, Kharagpur Junction, and Ulubaria. Additional stops have been arranged at Bagdihi, Bamra, Garpos, Bisra, Manoharpur, Rajkharsawan Junction, Jhargram, Panskura, and Bagnan.
Coach Composition:
The special train will consist of 21 coaches:
- AC 3-Tier – 06 Coaches
- AC 2-Tier – 02 Coaches
- Sleeper Class – 07 Coaches
- General – 04 Coaches
- Luggage-cum-Generator-cum-Brake Van with facilities for Divyang – 02 Coaches
Passengers are encouraged to verify the latest train schedules and additional information through official railway sources prior to their travel.
