To ease festive rush in Lucknow during Dussehra, Diwali and Chhath, North Eastern Railway has introduced four ‘Puja Special Trains’ connecting Gomti Nagar with New Jalpaiguri, Khatipura (Jaipur), Mahbubnagar and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (Mumbai) . Railway officials said the move is aimed at easing festival-time passenger load while ensuring affordable travel options. Additional coaches have been planned to accommodate the high demand during the festive period.
Gomti Nagar – New Jalpaiguri Weekly Special
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Train numbers: 05741/42
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Operation period: September 28 till November 3
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Route: Via Siliguri, Araria Court, Katihar, Chhapra, Deoria Sadar and Gorakhpur
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Schedule:
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Departs New Jalpaiguri at 7:00 am on Sundays, reaches Gomti Nagar at 7:15 am next day.
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Returns from Gomti Nagar at 9:40 am on Mondays, arrives New Jalpaiguri at 9:25 am next day.
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Coach composition: 20 General coaches.
Gomti Nagar–Khatipura (Jaipur) Weekly Special
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Train numbers: 05023/24
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Operation period: September 23 till November 5
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Route: Via Badshahnagar, Daliganj, Sitapur, Ghaziabad and Delhi
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Schedule:
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Departs Gomti Nagar at 11:55 pm on Tuesdays, reaches Khatipura at 5:30 pm next day.
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Returns from Khatipura at 6:50 pm on Wednesdays, arrives Gomti Nagar at 11:45 am next day.
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Coach composition: 6 General, 8 Sleeper, 3 Third AC, 1 Second AC.
Gomti Nagar – Mahbubnagar Puja Special
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Train numbers: 05314/05313
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Operation period: September 28 – November 3
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Route: Gomti Nagar – Mahbubnagar
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Schedule:
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Departs Gomti Nagar at 12:15 am on Sundays; reaches Mahbubnagar at 7:10 pm next day.
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Returns from Mahbubnagar at 10:10 pm on Mondays; arrives Gomti Nagar at 3:00 pm next day.
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Coach composition: 4 General, 7 Sleeper, 8 AC 3-Tier (Economy), 1 AC 2-Tier.
Gomti Nagar – Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (Mumbai) Puja Special
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Train number: 05325/05326
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Route: Gomti Nagar (Lucknow) – Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (Mumbai)
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Operation period: September 27 – November 2
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Schedule:
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Departs from Gomti Nagar at 12:15 am on Saturdays, reaches LTT (Mumbai) at 5:50 am next day.
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Returns from LTT (Mumbai) at 7:55 am on Sundays, arrives Gomti Nagar at 10:45 am next day.
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Coach composition: 6 General, 8 Sleeper, 3 AC 3-Tier, 1 AC 2-Tier
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