Humsafar Special Trains between Santragachi – Habibganj
Humsafar Special Train between Santragachi – Habibganj (Train No. 02157 / 021578) time table, route, frequency and fare
RUNNING OF WEEKLY SPECIAL TRAIN BETWEEN SANTRAGACHI AND HABIBGANJ
Keeping in view the demand of the passengers, it has been decided to run Weekly Humsafar Special Train between Santragachi and Habibganj w.e.f. 03.02.2025 from Habibganj and w.e.f. 04.02.2025 from Santragachi till further advice.
Train No. 02158 Santragachi – Habibganj Weekly Humsafar Special leaving Santragachi every Thursday at 20.30 hrs will arrive Habibganj at 20.10 hrs the next day.
In the return direction, Train No. 02157 Habibganj – Santragachi Weekly Humsafar Special leaving Habibganj every Wednesday at 14.40 hrs will arrive Santragachi at 15.35 hrs the next day.
The train with fourteen AC Three Tier and four Sleeper Class coaches will have stoppages at Kharagpur, Tatanagar, Chakradharpur, Rourkela, Jharsuguda, Raigarh, Bilaspur, Shahdol, Katni Murwara, Damoh, Saugor, Bina and Vidisha stations between Santragachi and Habibganj.
Passengers are requested to strictly follow all the safety protocols before and during journey in the wake of COVID-19 Pandemic.
Here’s the up-to-date information on the Humsafar Special Train service between Santragachi (SRC) and Habibganj (Rani Kamlapati, HBJ):
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🚆 Humsafar Special Train: Santragachi – Habibganj
Overview
- Operated as weekly special train on the SRC–HBJ section (via Bilaspur, Raigarh, Jharsuguda, Rourkela, Chakradharpur, Tatanagar, Kharagpur)
- Train numbers: 02158 (Santragachi → Habibganj) and 02157 (Habibganj → Santragachi)
- Introduced in February 2025, and has continued to run weekly ever since (until further advice)
🕒 Schedule & Route Details
02158: Santragachi → Habibganj (Thursday Night → Friday Evening)
- Departure: 20:30 from Santragachi Junction (SRC)
- Arrival: 20:10 next evening at Habibganj (HBJ)
- Distance: ~1,434 km
- Journey Time: ~23 h 40 min (~61 km/h avg)
- Stops (15 halts): Kharagpur, Tatanagar, Chakradharpur, Rourkela, Jharsuguda, Raigarh, Bilaspur, Shahdol, Katni Murwara, Damoh, Saugor, Bina, Vidisha, among others
02157: Habibganj → Santragachi (Wednesday Afternoon → Thursday Midday)
- Departure: 14:40 from Habibganj (HBJ)
- Arrival: 15:35 the next day at Santragachi (SRC)
- Journey Time: ~24 h 55 min (~58 km/h avg)
- Same 15 halts in reverse order
🛏️ Classes & Coach Composition
- Comprises AC 3-tier (3A) and non-AC Sleeper (SL) coaches
- LHB rake with modern features: LED screens, bio-toilets, CCTV, vending machines, and onboard announcements
💰 Fare Estimate
- Approximate ticket price (as of late 2025):
- 3A: ₹1,900
- Sleeper (SL): ₹725 (includes reservation, superfast, GST, etc.)
⚠️ Operational Insights
- This service is a special train, meaning it gets lower operational priority compared to regular trains.
- Travelers on Reddit have reported frequent delays on such services:
“This supposed special Humsafar express … is late for more than 7 hours…”
“Special trains … special treatment [i.e. delays]”
Redditors also note that delays are common between Kharagpur–Santragachi, especially due to heavy freight traffic on that corridor
📋 Summary Table
| Train No. | Route | Day/Time | Distance | Journey Time | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02158 | Santragachi → HBJ | Thursday 20:30 → Friday ~20:10 | ~1,434 km | ~23 h 40 min | 3A, SL |
| 02157 | Habibganj → SRC | Wednesday 14:40 → Thursday ~15:35 | ~1,434 km | ~24 h 55 min | 3A, SL |
✅ Travel Tips
- Book early: Since the service runs only once per week, 3A and SL seats fill quickly.
- Expect delays: As a special train, delays of several hours are possible—plan buffer time.
- Track live running: Use NTES, RailYatri, or IRCTC PNR status updates during the journey.
- Verify schedule: Since it’s a special run, check if it’s scheduled for your travel week.
- Ticket type: Concessions (e.g., child, senior) allowed, but dynamic fare or cancellation rules may apply.
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