Special trains to run at night during Durga Puja; service available from October 17 to 21

The Railways has decided to operate special night trains in the Sealdah South section during Durga Puja. These trains will run from October 17 to 21. See the list of trains below.

Durga Puja began on October 11. Many people may have already set off for home, while others might be facing difficulties due to the unavailability of train tickets. If you are also planning to travel by train at night during Durga Puja, this update is for you. The Railways has decided to introduce special night services in the Sealdah South section.

Eastern Railway has shared this information on its official social media platform, 'X'. The post states that special night trains will operate in the Sealdah South section from October 17 to October 21. In other words, the Railways has decided to run several special trains for passengers planning to travel during the Durga Puja period.

16 PUJA SPECIAL NIGHT SERVICES IN SEALDAH SOUTH SECTION FROM 17.10.2026 to 21.10.2026 #EasternRailway https://t.co/dw5ihmpI18

— Eastern Railway (@EasternRailway) October 14, 2026

Trains will also run on these routes:

• Train number 03127 will depart from Lakshmikantapur at 12:40 AM and arrive at Baruipur at 1:38 AM.
• Train number 03128 will depart from Baruipur at 12:40 AM and arrive at Lakshmikantapur at 1:30 AM.
• Train number 03197 will depart from Diamond Harbour at 11:40 PM and arrive at Baruipur at 12:30 AM.

Trains will also operate on the Budge Budge – New Alipore route:

• Train number 03193 will depart from Budge Budge at 1:40 AM and arrive at New Alipore at 2:00 AM.
• Train number 03191 will depart from Budge Budge at 12:30 AM and arrive at New Alipore at 12:50 AM.
• Train number 03192 will depart from Sealdah at 11:30 PM and arrive at Budge Budge at 12:18 AM.
• Train number 03195 will depart from Budge Budge at 2:50 AM and arrive at Sealdah at 3:40 AM.
• Train number 03194 will depart from New Alipore at 1:05 AM and arrive at Budge Budge at 1:25 AM.
• Train number 03196 will depart from New Alipore at 2:15 AM and arrive at Budge Budge at 2:35 AM.

Trains on the Sealdah-Baruipur route:

• Train number 03183 will depart from Baruipur at 2:10 AM and arrive at Ballygunge at 2:45 AM.
• Train number 03181 will depart from Baruipur at 12:35 AM and arrive at Ballygunge at 1:10 AM.
• Train number 03190 will depart from Ballygunge at 3:00 AM and arrive at Baruipur at 3:35 AM.
• Train number 03189 will depart from Baruipur at 3:45 AM and arrive at Sealdah at 4:30 AM.
• Train number 03184 will depart from Ballygunge at 1:20 AM and arrive at Baruipur at 1:55 AM.
• Train number 03182 will depart from Sealdah at 11:40 PM and arrive at Baruipur at 12:25 AM.

Passengers should take special note of the following:

If you are planning to travel on the night special train operated by the railways, you should first gather all relevant information about the train. You can obtain details—ranging from the train's route to its timings—by contacting the railway helpline. According to the available information, these trains will operate from October 17 to October 21. Therefore, please ensure you check the route, date, timing, and booking details before your journey.