Festive Rush: To meet the increased demand for train travel during the festive season and provide additional accommodation to passengers, special train services between Sambalpur and Santragachi have been extended. In addition, four trains connecting Bhubaneswar and New Delhi will be augmented with one additional AC Three-Tier coach on specified dates in November.
Extension of Sambalpur–Santragachi Special Trains
The special trains operating between Sambalpur and Santragachi will continue to run for two additional trips in each direction.
The extended schedule is as follows:
• 08303 Sambalpur–Santragachi Special: Every Wednesday from November 4 to November 18, 2026.
• 08304 Santragachi–Sambalpur Special: Every Thursday from November 5 to November 19, 2026.
Augmentation of Coaches in Four Trains
To accommodate more passengers and ease the extra rush, temporarily one additional AC Three-Tier coach will be attached to each of the following trains on the specified dates:
• 20817 Bhubaneswar–New Delhi Tejas Rajdhani express: November 7, 2026.
• 20818 New Delhi–Bhubaneswar Tejas Rajdhani express: November 8, 2026.
• 22823 Bhubaneswar–New Delhi Tejas Rajdhani express: November 10, 2026.
• 22824 New Delhi–Bhubaneswar Tejas Rajdhani express: November 11, 2026.
These arrangements will provide additional travel options and enhanced accommodation for passengers, particularly during the period of increased demand.
