To help devotees travel comfortably during Rath Yatra 2026, the East Coast Railway has announced special train services between Shalimar and Puri and Badampahar and Puri.
These special trains are being introduced to handle the expected rush of pilgrims visiting Jagannath Dham, Puri, during the festival.
The trains will run on selected dates and stop at several important stations along the way.
Here’s everything you need to know before planning your journey.
Shalimar–Puri Special Train: Dates and Timings
The Shalimar–Puri Special Train (No. 08565) will run on:
July 15, 2026
July 23, 2026
The return Puri–Shalimar Special Train will operate on:
July 17, 2026
July 25, 2026
Train Timings
Train No. 08565 will leave Shalimar at 6:00 PM and reach Puri at 6:00 AM the next day.
The return train will depart Puri at 12:30 AM and arrive at Shalimar at 1:30 PM.
Major Stoppages
The train will stop at several important stations, including:
Santragachi
Mecheda
Kharagpur
Belda
Dantan
Jaleswar
Basta
Rupsa Junction
Balasore
Bhadrak
Jajpur Keonjhar Road
Cuttack
Bhubaneswar
Khurda Road
Puri
Badampahar–Puri Special Train: Dates and Timings
East Coast Railway has also announced a special train between Badampahar and Puri for devotees travelling from Odisha and nearby regions.
The Badampahar–Puri Special Train (No. 08569) will run on:
July 15, 2026
July 23, 2026
The return Puri–Badampahar Special Train (No. 08570) will operate on:
July 17, 2026
July 25, 2026
Train Timings
Train No. 08569 will depart Badampahar at 9:00 AM and reach Puri at 10:04 PM on the same day.
The return train will leave Puri at 12:45 AM and arrive at Badampahar at 1:45 PM.
Major Stoppages
The train will halt at several key stations, including:
Rairangpur
Tatanagar
Sini
Rajkharsawan
Chaibasa
Kendujhar
Jakhapura
Cuttack
Bhubaneswar
Khurda Road
Sakhi Gopal
Puri
Additional stops include Kuldiha, Haludpukur, Gamaharpur, and Pandrasali, improving connectivity for passengers from the Singhbhum region.
Extra Trains to Handle Festival Rush
Every year, lakhs of devotees visit Jagannath Dham to participate in the famous Rath Yatra.
To manage the heavy passenger rush, East Coast Railway has introduced these special train services, giving pilgrims more travel options and making the journey to Puri more convenient.
Passengers are advised to check train availability and book their tickets in advance, as demand is expected to be high during the festival.
