SURGE IN TICKET DEMAND AHEAD OF CHHATH PUJA
Kolkata, October 27, 2024
Chhath Puja, a significant festival in the Purvanchal region of India, has led to an extraordinary surge in ticket demand from Kolkata. As families and individuals prepare to travel for the celebrations, multiple routes are experiencing high waitlists. The routes towards Patna, Gaya, Varanasi, and other destinations in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand are witnessing intense pressure, with waitlists growing across popular trains several weeks before departure.
The demand is especially high in Sleeper and AC 3-tier, classes, as travelers are finalizing their journeys early to be with their families during this auspicious occasion. Passengers are advised to monitor ticket availability closely on the IRCTC portal and secure bookings in advance to avoid last-minute difficulties.
Train Number & Name
Date
3AC
SL
15047
Purbanchal Express
Kolkata – Gorakhpur
04.11.2024
Waiting list-143
Waiting list-248
05.11.2024
Waiting list-101
Waiting list-209
15049
Purbanchal Express
Kolkata – Gorakhpur
03.11.2024
Waiting list-224
Waiting list-157
13105
Sealdah – Ballia Express
03.11.2024
Waiting list-107
Waiting list-276
04.11.2024
Waiting list-85
Waiting list-259
05.11.2024
Waiting list-87
Waiting list-210
13071
Howrah – Jamalpur Express
03.11.2024
Waiting list-70
Waiting list-152
04.11.2024
Waiting list-95
Waiting list-153
05.11.2024
Waiting list-81
Waiting list-135
13019
Bagh – Express
Howrah – Kathgodam
03.11.2024
Waiting list-150
Waiting list-293
04.11.2024
Waiting list-135
Waiting list-287
05.11.2024
Waiting list-121
Waiting list-221
13009
Doon Express
Howrah –Yog Nagri Rishikesh
03.11.2024
Waiting list-91
Waiting list-184
04.11.2024
Waiting list-81
Waiting list-212
05.11.2024
Waiting list-74
Waiting list-161
12351
Howrah – Rajendranagar Express
03.11.2024
Waiting list-125
Waiting list-218
04.11.2024
Waiting list-138
Waiting list-240
05.11.2024
Waiting list-95
Waiting list-174
12333
Vibhuti Express
Howrah – Prayagraj
03.11.2024
Waiting list-90
Waiting list-193
04.11.2024
Waiting list-91
Waiting list-176
05.11.2024
Waiting list-75
Waiting list-148
*Availability position is subject to change
Eastern Railway remains dedicated to facilitating smooth travel during this peak season and requests passengers to cooperate with railway staff for a safe and hassle-free journey.
