Agartala, Jul 3: To ease the expected rush of pilgrims during Tripura’s grand religious celebration—Kharchi Puja—the state government, in collaboration with the Northeast Frontier Railway, has arranged two special trains between Agartala and Dharmanagar.
These trains will operate daily from July 4 to July 9, making six trips per day to facilitate smooth travel for thousands of devotees visiting the sacred Chaturdash Devata Temple in Old Agartala.
Each train will consist of six coaches, designed to accommodate the surge in passenger traffic during the week-long festival. Held annually, Kharchi Puja is one of Tripura’s most significant religious events, drawing large crowds from across the state and beyond. The special train services are seen as a major logistical support to ensure pilgrims can travel comfortably and safely during the celebrations.
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Speaking on the initiative, Tripura’s Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury said, “To facilitate travel for pilgrims during the traditional Kharchi Puja—a festival symbolizing the harmony of tribal and non-tribal communities—special train services have been arranged by Northeast Frontier Railway from Dharmanagar to Agartala.”
Expressing gratitude for the swift arrangement, he added, “I extend my heartfelt thanks to our respected Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, Honourable Chief Minister Professor (Dr.) Manik Saha ji, and Union Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw ji for making this possible.”
As per the official schedule, Train No. 07640 will depart from Agartala at 5:15 AM and reach Dharmanagar by 8:45 AM, with stops at key stations including Jogendra Nagar, Jirania, Teliamura, Ambassa, and Kumarghat. In the return direction, Train No. 07639 will leave Dharmanagar at 9:30 AM and reach Agartala by 1:20 PM, halting at the same stations en route.