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ECoR to run Kartik Purnima special trains between Brahmapur and Puri for three days

Bhubaneswar, Nov 4 (UNI) The East Coast Railway (ECoR) will operate passenger special trains between Brahmapur and Puri for three days starting today to manage the heavy rush of devotees traveling to Puri for the auspicious Kartik Purnima festival and the Boita Bandana rituals.
According to ECoR sources, these special trains have been introduced to accommodate the surge of pilgrims visiting Puri to take holy dips and participate in various religious ceremonies associated with the festival.
As per the train schedule,Train No. 08417 Brahmapur–Puri Passenger Special departs Brahmapur at 8:35 PM on November 4 (Tuesday) and arrives at Puri at 1:30 AM on November 5 (Wednesday).
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