As the festive season peaks, indian Railways has arranged for 14 Puja Special trains to operate today — October 23 — from multiple stations, including major hubs like Gorakhpur. These special services are meant to ease travel for thousands of passengers on the move during the Chhath Puja and related celebrations.

Why the Special Trains Matter

The festive period brings a surge in passenger traffic: people travelling back home, families reuniting, and large volumes of baggage and crowds at key stations. To accommodate this, the railways have ramped up special train operations. For example:

· The North Eastern Railway (NER) zone has notified up to 145 special Puja-trains to serve the festival rush.

· The railways also emphasise that passengers should rely only on official announcements and avoid misleading social-media content related to train schedules. 

Thus, the “14 trains today” are part of this broader surge to ensure connectivity and reduce waiting-lists or overcrowding.

What Travellers Should Know

· Departure & Origin: These special trains start today from various origin stations — including Gorakhpur, and other high-demand points. Exact station-wise list and train numbers have been issued by the respective zones. 

· Routes: These trains cover routes popular during the festival season — connecting metro hubs, labour destinations, and home-towns in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West bengal and other states.

· Booking & Availability: Passengers are advised to book early, check for availability, and confirm their seats. With special trains announced, there are more options, but rush is still high.

· Schedule Check: Travellers must verify departure times, platform changes and stoppages on the day — since special trains may be subject to adjustments or rescheduling.

· Carry Valid Ticket: Despite being “special”, these are regular scheduled services and require proper reservations or valid tickets as applicable.

What Remains Important

· Plan ahead: If you are travelling from or to areas like Gorakhpur, or other nodes where the special services are operating today, align your arrival at the station in good time.

· Arrive early: Given festival rush, arriving early helps avoid last-minute chaos.

· Check announcements: Platforms, rake formation or departure times may change — keep an eye on station boards or official railway apps.

· Be prepared for crowd: Even with special trains, the load is high. Carry essentials and prepare for slightly longer waiting times or boarding procedures.

Conclusion

Today’s launch of 14 Puja Special trains is a welcome relief for many festival-travellers. Whether you’re heading back home, reuniting with family, or returning to work after the holidays, these services aim to make your journey smoother. Just remember to check your train number, departure station, platform and ticket status — and travel safely during the busy festival period.

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