Railway passengers planning festive-season travel have received some relief with the announcement of several Puja Special trains for October and November 2026. South Coast Railway has introduced special services connecting Visakhapatnam and Bengaluru, while East Central Railway has also planned additional trains on important routes to handle the expected holiday rush.
Among the services announced are trains 08583 and 08584 between Visakhapatnam and SMVB Bengaluru. These Puja Special trains will operate from October 6 to November 25, 2026, providing sleeper, AC 3-tier, AC 2-tier and general-class travel options.
Visakhapatnam–Bengaluru Puja Special Trains
Train No. 08583 will run from Visakhapatnam to SMVB Bengaluru every Tuesday from October 6 to November 24, 2026. The service will make a total of eight trips. It will leave Visakhapatnam at 7:00 PM and arrive at SMVT Bengaluru at 12:45 PM the following day.
The return service, Train No. 08584, will operate every Wednesday from October 7 to November 25, 2026, also covering eight trips. It will depart SMVT Bengaluru at 3:50 PM and reach Visakhapatnam at 1:30 PM on Thursday.
The major stoppages on the route include Duvvada, Anakapalle, Samalkot, Rajahmundry, Eluru, Vijayawada, Ongole, Nellore, Gudur, Renigunta, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Bangarpet and Krishnarajapuram.
At Vijayawada, Train 08583 will arrive at 12:40 AM and depart at 12:50 AM, while Train 08584 will halt from 4:30 AM to 4:45 AM. At Renigunta, the timings are 6:20–6:30 AM for Train 08583 and 10:30–10:40 PM for Train 08584. At Katpadi, Train 08583 will halt from 8:30–8:35 AM, while Train 08584 will stop from 7:58–8:00 PM.
19 LHB Coaches and Passenger Facilities
The Visakhapatnam–Bengaluru Puja Special will consist of 19 LHB coaches. The rake will include two AC 2-tier coaches, four AC 3-tier coaches, seven sleeper-class coaches and four general second-class coaches.
The remaining two coaches will comprise brake van and generator-car facilities, including LSLRD and LWRRM coaches.
The arrangement provides passengers with multiple travel categories during the festive season, including both reserved and general seating options.
East Central Railway Announces More Puja Specials
East Central Railway has also prepared a special train programme for the Puja season to meet increased passenger demand during October and November 2026.
The additional services will connect important stations in Bihar, including Patna, Samastipur and Barauni, with destinations in different parts of the country. The special trains will serve routes towards states and regions including Punjab, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
The additional services are intended to provide more travel options during the festive period and help passengers manage the expected rush and waiting-list pressure.
Shri Ganganagar–Samastipur Special
Train No. 04731, operating between Shri Ganganagar and Samastipur, will make seven trips every Sunday from October 18 to November 29, 2026.
Its return service, Train No. 04732, will operate from Samastipur to Shri Ganganagar every Tuesday between October 20 and December 1, 2026, completing seven trips.
Potnur–Barauni Special
Train No. 06021 will connect Potnur with Barauni and operate every Sunday from October 4 to November 1, 2026. The service will complete five trips.
The return train, 06022, will run from Barauni to Potnur every Wednesday from October 7 to November 4, 2026, with five scheduled trips.
Ernakulam–Patna Special
Train No. 06085 will operate from Ernakulam to Patna every Friday between October 2 and October 30, 2026, making five trips.
For the return journey, Train No. 06086 will run from Patna to Ernakulam every Tuesday from October 6 to November 3, 2026, also completing five trips.
Passengers planning festive-season journeys are advised to check the latest railway schedule and train status before travelling, as special-train timings and operations may be subject to operational requirements.
Disclaimer: This article is intended for general informational purposes and is based on the train schedules and details provided in the source material. Railway timings, routes, stoppages and operations may change due to operational or administrative reasons. Passengers should verify the latest information through official railway sources before making travel arrangements.