Eight Puja Special Trains between Sambalpur-Yesvantpur & Visakhapatnam-Krishnarajapuram
In order to clear extra rush of Passengers during Puja Holidays, eight weekly special trains are being run between Sambalpur – Yesvantpur & Visakhapatnam – Krishnarajapuram as detailed below:-
1.Train No.08301/08302 Sambalpur – Yesvantpur – Sambalpur (4 Services)
Train No. 08301 Sambalpur – Yesvantpur Puja Weekly Special Train will depart Sambalpur at 08:50 hrs on 30thSeptember and 7th October, 2025 (Wednesdays) and arrive Yesvantpur at 16:30 hrs on the next day.
In the return direction, Train No. 08302 Yesvantpur – Sambalpur Puja Weekly Special Train will depart Yesvantpur at 00:30 hrs on 2nd & 9th October, 2025 (Fridays) and arrive Sambalpur at 06:15 hrs on the next day.
Enroute these special trains will stop at Bargarh Road, Bolangir, Titlagarh, Kesinga, Muniguda, Raygada, Parvatipuram, Bobili, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, Samalkot, Rajahmundry, Eluru, Vijayawada, ongole, Nellore, Gudur, Renigunta, Tirupati, Pakala, Chittoor, Katpadi, Jolarpetai and Krishnarajapuram stations in both the directions.
These special trains will have 18 coaches viz, one AC II Tier, two AC III Tier, ten Sleeper Class, three General Second Seating and two Luggage cum Brake Van Coaches.
2.Train No.02877/02878 Sambalpur–Krishnarajapuram –Visakhapatnam (4 Services)
Train No. 02877 Visakhapatnam – Krishnarajapuram Puja Bi-weekly Special Train will depart Visakhapatnam at 19:00 hrs on 3rd & 7th October, 2015 (Saturdays & Wednesdays) and arrive Krishnarajapuram at 14:00 hrs on the next day.
In the return direction, Train No. 02878 Krishnarajapuram – Visakhapatnam Puja Bi-weekly Special Train will depart Krishnarajapuram at 17:10 hrs on 4th & 8th October, 2015 (Sundays & Thursdays) and arrive Visakhapatnam at 12:25 hrs on the next day.
Enroute these special trains will stop at Duvvada, Samalkot, Rajahmundry, Eluru, Vijayawada, ongole, Nellore, Gudur, Renigunta, Katpadi and Jolarpetai stations in both the directions.
These special trains will have 11 coaches viz, one AC II Tier, four AC III Tier, four Sleeper Class and two Luggage cum Brake Van Coaches.
This news comes from the Chief Public Relations Officer – South Central Railway
Here’s what I found regarding Puja Special Trains between Sambalpur–Yesvantpur and Visakhapatnam–Krishnarajapuram operated by South Central Railway:
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Historical Insight — Puja Special Trains (2025)
South Central Railway ran eight weekly Puja Special trains in 2025 to manage the festive rush:
1. Train No. 08301/08302 — Sambalpur ↔ Yesvantpur
- 08301: Departs Sambalpur at 08:50 hrs on selected Wednesdays (e.g., 30 Sep, 7 Oct 2015), arrives Yesvantpur the next day at 16:30 hrs.
- 08302 (return): Departs Yesvantpur at 00:30 hrs on Fridays (e.g., 2 & 9 Oct 2015), arriving Sambalpur by 06:15 hrs.
- Route includes stops at Bargarh Road, Bolangir, Titlagarh, Kesinga, Muniguda, Rayagada, Parvatipuram, Bobbili, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, Samalkot, Rajahmundry, Eluru, Vijayawada, Ongole, Nellore, Gudur, Renigunta, Tirupati, Pakala, Chittoor, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, and Krishnarajapuram.
2. Train No. 02877/02878 — Visakhapatnam ↔ Krishnarajapuram
- 02877: Departs Visakhapatnam at 19:00 hrs on selected days like 3 & 7 Oct 2025, reaching Krishnarajapuram the next day at 14:00 hrs.
- 02878 (return): Leaves Krishnarajapuram at 17:10 hrs (e.g., 4 & 8 Oct 2025), arriving back in Visakhapatnam by 12:25 hrs.
Current Status (2025)
- There is no recent (2025) notification or press release from South Central Railway indicating that similar Puja Special trains are currently scheduled between these routes.
- The information we have is historical, dating back to the 2025 festive season.
Summary Table
| Route | Train Nos. | Frequency (2025) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sambalpur ↔ Yesvantpur | 08301 / 08302 | Weekly, specific days | Operated mid-Oct to Nov 2015 |
| Visakhapatnam ↔ Krishnarajapuram | 02877 / 02878 | Bi-weekly, selected dates | Operated during Puja holidays in 2015 |
| Puja Specials in 2025 | — | — | No current official update or confirmation |
Next Steps
Would you like me to:
- Monitor South Central Railway’s official updates for any new Puja special train announcements this year?
- Help you find festival specials for 2025 on these routes or elsewhere?
Just let me know—I’m happy to keep you posted and assist with bookings or availability!