AC Special train between Howrah-Yesvantpur
AC Special train between Howrah-Yesvantpur
AC Special train between Howrah-Yesvantpur (Train No. 02863 / 02864) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, South Eastern Railway special train between Howrah-Yesvantpur
Train No. 02863 Howrah- Yesvantpur special train
Train No. 02863 Howrah- Yesvantpur Special train will leave from (Every Mon) Howrah at 10.50 hrs & will reach Yesvantpur at 16.00 hrs and train running time between the station 29h and 10 minutes.
Train No. 02864 Yesvantpur-Howrah special train
Similarly, Train No. 02864 Yesvantpur-Howrah Special train will leave from (Every Wed) Yesvantpur at 10.50 hrs & will reach Howrah at 16.25 hrs and train running time between the station 29h and 25 minutes.
Howrah- Yesvantpur Distance between the station is 1954 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 02863 from Howrah- Yesvantpur special train will commence from 19-10-2025
Train No: 02864 from Yesvantpur – Howrah special train will commence from 21-10-2025
Here’s the most accurate and up-to-date information on AC special trains and regular AC services between Howrah Junction (HWH) and Yesvantpur Junction (YPR/Bengaluru SMVT):
Contents
🚂 1. Seasonal AC Premium Special – Train 02863 / 02864
- Labeled as Howrah–Yesvantpur AC Premium Special (02863) and its return 02864.
- Consisted exclusively of AC 1A, 2A, 3A classes with a pantry car; fare booked only via general/Tatkal quota.
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Departure around 10:50 AM from Howrah, reaching YPR ~4:20 PM after about 33 hours covering ~1,954 km.
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🚄 2. Regular Premium AC Service – Train 22863 / 22864: Howrah–Yesvantpur AC Superfast Express
- 22863 (HWH → Yesvantpur) runs weekly on Mondays, with 22864 as the reverse.
- Entirely AC service: 1A, 2A, 3A, includes a pantry car, e‑catering, and LHB rakes.
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🧭 Community Feedback & Caveats
Reddit users consistently caution about special trains:
“Special trains… run on best effort… trains running 12–15 hours late… no pantry… not worth booking.”
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- Special trains—even AC-labeled—often use older rakes with minimal maintenance, have low scheduling priority, and are frequently delayed or canceled.
- They are not reliable for planning or connecting train travel.
📋 Quick Comparison
| Train No. | Service Type | Frequency | Duration | AC Classes | Pantry & Catering | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02863 / 64 | AC Premium Special (seasonal) | Once weekly | ~33 h | 1A, 2A, 3A | ✅ Pantry included | Low priority, not active 2025 |
| 22863 / 64 | Regular AC Superfast Express | Weekly (Mon) | ~29 h | 1A, 2A, 3A | ✅ Pantry + e‑catering | High priority, reserved seats |
✅ Travel Recommendations
- Choose Train 22863/64 if you want a reliable, comfortable AC journey with reserved seating and onboard meals.
- Avoid 02863/64 unless it’s formally reintroduced in festival or surge seasons; it has poor reliability, limited amenities, and general quota only.
- Booking opens about 60 days before departure via IRCTC. If you’re targeting travel around a potential future surge window, I can monitor IRCTC or South Eastern Railway bulletins for any announcements.
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