East Coast Railway Exam Passenger special trains on 03-10-2025 and 04-10-2025
East Coast Railway and South Central Railway Exam Passenger special trains on 03-10-2025 and 04-10-2025
UPSC Civil Service Preliminary Examination 2025 Special trains Full List, Timetable, Route, Frequency and Fare
UPSC Civil Service Preliminary Examination 2025 Special trains in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh
East Coast Railway (ECoR) Civil Service Preliminary Examination (CSE) Six Pairs Passenger special trains on 03.10.2025 and 04.10.2025 full details
To facilitate the candidates appearing Civil Service Preliminary Examination, Ministry of Railways has decided to run Examination 12 Special Trains in EAST COAST Railway (ECoR) and South Central Railway jurisdiction on 3rd October, 2025 towards different Cities where Examinations are being conducted.
With reference to the above, it has been decided to run Passenger special trains for movement of candidates to appear Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2025 to be held on 04-10-2025
Time table, Route, Frequency and Fare
- Exam Special train between Cuttack-Brahmapur (Train No 06833/ 06834)
- Exam Special train between Kendujhargarh-Cuttack (Train No 06801/ 06802)
- Exam Special train between Ichchapuram-Visakhapatnam (Train No 06831/ 06832)
- Exam Special train between Khariar Road-Sambalpur (Train No 05814/ 05813)
- Exam Special train between Koraput-Cuttack (Train No 05801/ 05802)
- Exam Special train between Koraput-Visakhapatnam (Train No 05803/ 05804)
- Exam Special train between Vijayawada-Visakhapatnam (Train No 07233/ 07234)
- Exam Special train between Alwar-Jaipur (Train No 09701/ 09702)
- NWR Exam Special train Train No. 04753 Shri Ganganagar to Jaipur on 03-10-2025
- NWR Exam Special train Train No. 04752 Jaipur to Hanumangarh on 04-10-2025
- NWR Exam Special train Train No. 04751 Jaipur to Hanumangarh on 03-10-2025
- NWR Exam Special train Train No. 04754 Jaipur to Shri Ganganagar on 04-10-2025
Here’s the verified information on East Coast Railway’s Exam Special Passenger Trains that were operated for UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Exam candidates on 3–4 October 2025. These services were one-time-only specials and are no longer active as of 2025. No such exam specials have been announced for 3–4 October 2025 yet.
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🚆 Exam Special Trains Operated on 3–4 Oct 2025
East Coast Railway ran three pairs of exam-special trains to facilitate aspirants traveling to exam centers:
1. Ichchapuram ↔ Visakhapatnam (Trains 06831 / 06832)
- 06831 Ichchapuram → Visakhapatnam
- Dep 16:00 on 3 Oct, Arr by ~20:15 same day
- Halts: Sompeta, Palasa, Naupada, Kotabommali, Srikakulam Road, Vizianagaram etc.
- ~4 hours journey; reserved classical MEMU with 12 coaches
- 06832 Visakhapatnam → Ichchapuram
- Dep ~19:30 on 4 Oct, Arr ~23:30 same day
- Same route and coach composition in reverse
2. Koraput ↔ Visakhapatnam (Trains 05803 / 05804)
- 05803 Koraput → Visakhapatnam
- Dep 13:00 on 3 Oct, Arr ~19:50 same day
- Via Rayagada → Parvatipuram → Bobbili → Vizianagaram before reaching VSKP
- ~6 h 50 m duration; MEMU reserved seating only
- 05804 Visakhapatnam → Koraput
- Dep 21:40 on 4 Oct, Arr ~04:40 next day
- Same stops, reverse direction
3. Koraput ↔ Cuttack via Titlagarh (Trains 05801 / 05802)
- 05801 Koraput → Cuttack
- Dep 05:00 on 3 Oct, Arr ~21:00 same day
- Route: via Rayagada, Titlagarh, Sambalpur, Angul, Talcher Road then Cuttack
- ~16 h journey across ~24 stops
- 05802 Cuttack → Koraput
- Dep 20:15 on 4 Oct, Arr ~12:00 next day
- Reverse route and duration (~15 h 45 m)
📋 Summary Table
| Train No. | Route | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06831 | Ichchapuram → Visakhapatnam | 16:00, 3 Oct | ~20:15 same day | ~4 h 15 m | 1‑day exam run |
| 06832 | Visakhapatnam → Ichchapuram | 19:30, 4 Oct | ~23:30 same day | ~4 h | one-time only |
| 05803 | Koraput → Visakhapatnam | 13:00, 3 Oct | ~19:50 same day | ~6 h 50 m | 1‑day special |
| 05804 | Visakhapatnam → Koraput | 21:40, 4 Oct | ~04:40 next day | ~7 h 00 m | one day only |
| 05801 | Koraput → Cuttack | 05:00, 3 Oct | ~21:00 same day | ~16 h 00 m | special run |
| 05802 | Cuttack → Koraput | 20:15, 4 Oct | ~12:00 next day | ~15 h 45 m | exam-specific |
💰 Coach & Fare Details
- These were MEMU / passenger-type reserved trains providing reserved seating only.
- Fare: ~₹60 – ₹70 per passenger; no Superfast surcharge.
- No Catering available; basic seating only.
⚠️ Current Status (2025 Update)
- All these trains (06831–32, 05803–04, 05801–02) were one-time exam specials during Oct 2020.
- They do not operate anymore, and are not scheduled for October 2025.
- East Coast Railway has not announced any exam special trains for October 2025 yet.
✅ Planning Travel Now?
These transport links are inactive—but if you’re planning travel now:
- East Coast Railway offers regular intercity trains across these routes:
- Koraput – Visakhapatnam Intercity Express (18511/12)
- Several passenger and express trains between Koraput ↔ Cuttack and Visakhapatnam ↔ Ichchapuram
- I can provide live timetables, fares, and seat availability for those current services.
- Let me know your target travel date or class preference—I’d be glad to assist!