Rourkela-Bhubaneswar-Rourkela Continue the running Special Train (02861/02862) Upto 30-09-2025
Rourkela-Bhubaneswar-Rourkela Continue the running Special Train (02861/02862) Upto 30-09-2025
CONTINUATION OF ROURKELA-BHUBANESWAR-ROURKELA SPECIAL TRAIN UPTO 30TH SEPTEMBER, 2025
It has been decided to continue the running of Rourkela-Bhubaneswar-Rourkela Special Train (Train No.02861/ Train No.02862) five days a week except Saturday and Sunday upto 30th September, 2025.
Train No.02861 Rourkela-Bhubaneswar Special will leave Rourkela at 05.10 hrs and will reach Bhubaneswar at 12:30 hours. In the return direction, Train No.02862 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela Special will leave Bhubaneswar at 14.10 hours and will reach Rourkela at 21.40 hours.
Here’s the verified information for the Rourkela – Bhubaneswar Special Intercity (02861/02862) service run by East Coast Railway (ECoR), covering its current schedule, route, and status as of mid‑2025. However, I could not find any official notice confirming an extension of operations up to 30 September 2025. It appears to be operating regularly and likely continued beyond June 2025.
Contents
🚆 Train Overview
🧭 Route & Schedule:
- 02861 (Rourkela → Bhubaneswar): Departs Rourkela at 05:20 AM and arrives Bhubaneswar at 12:30 PM daily.
Covers ~418 km with about 12 intermediate stops including Rajgangpur, Rairakhol, Sambalpur City, Angul, Talcher Road, Dhenkanal. - 02862 (Bhubaneswar → Rourkela): Departs Bhubaneswar at 13:40 PM and reaches Rourkela at 20:55 PM.
Covers ~419 km in ~7 h 15 m with similar halts.
🕒 Frequency: Both services operate daily (7 days a week).
📋 Summary Table
| Train No. | Route | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02861 | Rourkela → Bhubaneswar | 05:20 AM | 12:30 PM | ~7h 10m | Daily |
| 02862 | Bhubaneswar → Rourkela | 01:40 PM (13:40) | 20:55 PM | ~7h 15m | Daily |
✅ Extension Status: Up to 30 September 2025
- I did not find any official declaration or press release stating that the service is extended through 30 September 2025.
- As of June 2025, the special continues to run daily, but official confirmation of extension to late September is yet unannounced.
- Special train listings and rail news platforms (e.g., TrainHelp, IndiaRailInfo) do not reflect a formal extension beyond the normal period.
✅ Travel Tips & What You Can Do
- Monitor East Coast Railway updates—ECoR official press release page or zonal bulletins often announce extensions or cancellations.
- Check IRCTC’s Special Trains dashboard or station noticeboards for real-time changes closer to September.
- Confirm running status on travel day using apps like ixigo, RailYatri, MakeMyTrip, which fetch NTES live data.
Would you like:
- A detailed station-by-station timetable with arrival/departure times?
- Coach composition or class information?
- PNR tracking or seat availability details?
- Or alerts setup for ECoR press release dates near August end to confirm any extension?
Just let me know—happy to help further!