Puri Rath Yatra 2025: Railways to run 365 special trains, pilgrims from Odisha, Andhra, Bengal, Chhattisgarh & more states to benefit
With the famous Rath Yatra festival approaching in
Odisha
's Puri, the
East Coast Railway
(ECoR) has announced that it will run 365
special trains
to and from the holy city. These are in addition to the regular trains and are meant to help manage the large number of pilgrims expected to visit during the festival.
Trains from Across Odisha and Neighbouring States
In a statement, the ECoR said it has made extensive arrangements to ensure smooth travel for devotees from various parts of Odisha and nearby states. The special trains will operate from towns such as Rourkela, Biramitrapur, Bangiriposi, Junagarh Road, Badampahar, Boudh, Jagdalpur, Baleswar, Angul, Gunupur, and Rayagada.
In addition, trains will also run to and from Visakhapatnam (
Andhra Pradesh
), Gondia (
Chhattisgarh
) and Santragachi (West Bengal) on the main days of the
Car Festival
.
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'This wide network of special trains will help manage the large number of pilgrims visiting Puri and also make travel easier for people in remote and interior areas,' said the ECoR.
The number of special trains this year has increased from 315 in 2024 to 365 in 2025, showing the railways' commitment to scaling up their services for one of Odisha's biggest festivals.
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The ECoR has also advised all passengers to check train timings and availability using official railway websites or mobile apps. Public announcements will also be made closer to the festival to keep travellers informed.
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