Bhubaneswar: In view of the anticipated increase in passenger traffic during the upcoming Durga Puja and Diwali festive season, additional Puja Special trains will be operated on important routes to facilitate the comfortable journey of passengers and clear the extra rush.
Train No. 08303 Sambalpur–Santragachi Special will depart from Sambalpur at 4:15 PM every Wednesday from October 14 to October 21, 2026, and reach Santragachi at 2:00 AM on the following day.
In the return direction, Train No. 08304 Santragachi–Sambalpur Special will depart from Santragachi at 7:05 PM every Thursday from October 15 to October 22, 2026, and arrive at Sambalpur at 7:45 AM on Friday.
The trains will stop at several stations en route, including Rengali, Jharsuguda Junction, Raj Gangpur, Rourkela, Chakradharpur, Tatanagar Junction, Kharagpur Junction and Ulubaria. Additional stoppages have been provided at Bagdihi, Bamra, Garpos, Bisra, Manoharpur, Rajkharsawan Junction, Jhargram, Panskura and Bagnan.
Coach Composition:
The special train will comprise 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 Divyang-friendly facility – 02 Coaches
Passengers are advised to check the latest train schedules and other details through official railway channels before commencing their journey.
