Special train between Howrah-Tatanagar
Special train between Howrah-Tatanagar
Special train between Howrah-Tatanagar (Train No. 02829 / 02830) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, South Eastern Railway special train between Howrah-Tatanagar
Train No. 02829 Howrah- Tatanagar Special train
Train No. 02829 Howrah- Tatanagar Special train will leave from (Daily) Howrah at 17.30 hrs & will reach Tatanagar at 21.30 hrs and train running time between the station 4 h and 0 minutes.
Train No. 02830 Tatanagar-Howrah Special train
Similarly, Train No. 02830 Tatanagar-Howrah Special train will leave from (Daily) Tatanagar at 06.15 hrs & will reach Howrah at 10.25 hrs and train running time between the station 4 h and 10 minutes.
Howrah- Tatanagar Distance between the station is 249 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 02829 from Howrah- Tatanagar special train will commence from 16-10-2025 to 30-11-2025
Train No: 02830 from Tatanagar – Howrah special train will commence from 16-10-2050 to 30-11-2025
Here’s the most up-to-date info on special or AC trains operating between Howrah Junction (HWH) and Tatanagar Junction (TATA):
Contents
🚆 Current Dedicated Train Services
Steel Express (12813 / 12814)
A daily Superfast train connecting Howrah and Tatanagar, covering ~250 km in approximately 4 hours 5–30 minutes. It includes:
- AC classes: Executive Chair Car (EC), AC Chair Car (CC), and AC 3‑tier Economy (3E)
- Seats & sleeping berths in AC 3‑tier economy
- On-board or e‑catering service available
- Runs every day with several stops such as Kharagpur, Jhargram, and Ghatsila
Train timings:
- 12813 (HWH → TATA): Departs ~17:20, arrives ~21:25
- 12814 (TATA → HWH): Return in similar timeframe
🆕 Occasional AC Special Trains
- There was a bi‑weekly Howrah–Pune AC Special (02222) that stopped at Tatanagar, operating from October 2020—primarily to help during festive travel peaks. However, it is not a current regular service between Howrah and Tatanagar and doesn’t run now routinely unless special festivals or jampacked scenarios occur
- Numerous COVID‑era or festival specials (AC‑labeled) occasionally ran between Howrah and Tatanagar. These typically appeared on ticket portals as short‑lived specials (e.g. codes like 08060, 02412, 08183, etc.), often without dedicated AC classes, and generally not reliable for regular booking
📝 Summary Table
| Service Type | Train No. | Route | Duration | AC Classes | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Express (Superfast regular) | 12813 / 12814 | Howrah ⇄ Tatanagar | ~4 h 5–30 m | EC, CC, 3E | Daily |
| AC Travel Specials (past) | 02222 (How‑Pune) | Howrah → Tatanagar (via Tatanagar) | ~3 h 15 m to TATA | AC only (full rake) | Bi‑weekly (historical, not current) |
ℹ️ Pro Tips
- For reliable AC travel between Howrah and Tatanagar, the Steel Express (12813/12814) is your best option—fast, consistent, and equipped with AC Chair Car and Executive classes.
- Watch out for one-off specials that may appear during festival seasons or high demand—but these are not guaranteed regularly, may be delayed, and often lack full AC services.
- Booking & delays: Reddit reports suggest special trains can be very late or overbooked regionally, with unpredictable performance, especially those tagged as “special”
- Check seat availability and fares on IRCTC or trusted portals since AC class availability and fare structure can vary day‑to‑day.
Would you like help checking exact fare per class (e.g. CC vs. EC), stop-by-stop schedule details, or availability status for a specific travel date?