Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026: Special trains to Puri; routes, timings, stoppages
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026, Puri special trains, Indian Railways, train timings, train schedule, railway news, Puri travel, Rath Yatra special trains. Railways has announced special services to help devotees travel to Puri.
With lakhs of devotees expected to travel to Puri for Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026, Indian Railways has announced special train services to make the journey easier.
The special trains will run between Jagdalpur and Puri as well as Rayagada and Puri, giving passengers additional travel options during the festival.
Railway authorities are operating hundreds of special trains for this year's Rath Yatra to handle the expected rush of pilgrims travelling to Odisha.
JAGDALPUR-PURI SPECIAL TRAIN SCHEDULE
Train No. 08553 Jagdalpur-Puri Special will run on July 15 and July 23, 2026.
The train departs Jagdalpur at 6:00 am and reaches Puri at 1:40 am the following day.
The return service, Train No. 08554, leaves Puri at 7:15 pm on July 16 and July 24, reaching Jagdalpur at 1:15 pm the next day.
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RAYAGADA-PURI SPECIAL TRAIN SCHEDULE
Indian Railways will also operate a Rayagada-Puri Special to meet the additional demand during the festival.
The special train will run on the notified dates announced by the Railways, with halts at key stations along the route, helping devotees from southern Odisha reach Puri more conveniently.
Passengers are advised to check the latest timings and platform information before travelling.
JAGDALPUR-PURI SPECIAL ROUTE AND STOPPAGES
IMPORTANT STOPPAGES
The Jagdalpur-Puri Special will stop at several stations, including Koraput, Jeypore, Kotpad, Rayagada, Gunupur, Paralakhemundi, Palasa, Khurda Road and other notified stations before reaching Puri.
The Rayagada-Puri Special will also halt at major stations on its route.
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PLAN YOUR JOURNEY IN ADVANCE
Jagannath Rath Yatra is one of India's biggest religious festivals and attracts millions of devotees every year.
To manage the heavy rush, Indian Railways is operating more than 300 special trains this year across different routes connecting Puri.
Passengers should book tickets early where required and check the latest schedule on official railway platforms before starting their journey, as timings may change.
With lakhs of devotees expected to travel to Puri for Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026, Indian Railways has announced special train services to make the journey easier.
The special trains will run between Jagdalpur and Puri as well as Rayagada and Puri, giving passengers additional travel options during the festival.
Railway authorities are operating hundreds of special trains for this year's Rath Yatra to handle the expected rush of pilgrims travelling to Odisha.
JAGDALPUR-PURI SPECIAL TRAIN SCHEDULE
Train No. 08553 Jagdalpur-Puri Special will run on July 15 and July 23, 2026.
The train departs Jagdalpur at 6:00 am and reaches Puri at 1:40 am the following day.
The return service, Train No. 08554, leaves Puri at 7:15 pm on July 16 and July 24, reaching Jagdalpur at 1:15 pm the next day.
CHECK TRAIN SCHEDULE
RAYAGADA-PURI SPECIAL TRAIN SCHEDULE
Indian Railways will also operate a Rayagada-Puri Special to meet the additional demand during the festival.
The special train will run on the notified dates announced by the Railways, with halts at key stations along the route, helping devotees from southern Odisha reach Puri more conveniently.
Passengers are advised to check the latest timings and platform information before travelling.
JAGDALPUR-PURI SPECIAL ROUTE AND STOPPAGES
IMPORTANT STOPPAGES
The Jagdalpur-Puri Special will stop at several stations, including Koraput, Jeypore, Kotpad, Rayagada, Gunupur, Paralakhemundi, Palasa, Khurda Road and other notified stations before reaching Puri.
The Rayagada-Puri Special will also halt at major stations on its route.
ALSO READ: Indian Railways says WhatsApp ticket screenshots aren't valid
PLAN YOUR JOURNEY IN ADVANCE
Jagannath Rath Yatra is one of India's biggest religious festivals and attracts millions of devotees every year.
To manage the heavy rush, Indian Railways is operating more than 300 special trains this year across different routes connecting Puri.
Passengers should book tickets early where required and check the latest schedule on official railway platforms before starting their journey, as timings may change.
