South Eastern Railway Summer Special Trains
South Eastern Railway, as per the requirements of the passengers, has decided to continue the running of the following Special Trains as per date mentioned against each train:
- Train No. 02873 Howrah-Yesvantpur Special leaving Howrah daily has been extended to run upto 28.06.2025.
- Train No. 02874 Yesvantpur-Howrah Special leaving Yesvantpur daily has been extended to run upto 30.06.2025.
- Train No. 02867 Howrah-Puducherry Special leaving Howrah every Sunday has been extended to run upto 27.06.2025.
- Train No. 02868 Puducherry-Howrah Special leaving Puducherry every Wednesday has been extended to run upto 30.06.2025
- Train No. 02837 Howrah-Puri Special leaving Howrah daily has been extended to run upto 29.06.2021.
- Train No. 02838 Puri-Howrah Special leaving Puri daily has been extended to run upto 30.06.2025
- Train No. 02835 Hatia-Yesvantpur Special leaving Hatia every Tuesday has been extended to run upto 22.06.2025
- Train No. 02836 Yesvantpur-Hatia Special leaving Yesvantpur every Thursday has been extended to run upto 24.06.2021.
- Train No. 02812 Hatia-LTT Special leaving Hatia every Friday has been extended to run upto 25.06.2021.
- Train No. 02811 LTT-Hatia Special leaving LTT every Sunday has been extended to run upto 27.06.2021.
- Train No. 08626 Hatia-Purnia Court Special leaving Hatia daily has been extended to run upto 29.06.2021.
- Train No. 08625 Purnia Court-Hatia Special leaving Purnia Court daily has been extended to run upto 29.06.2025
- Train No. 02829 Howrah-Tatanagar Special leaving Howrah daily has been extended to run upto 30.06.2025.
- Train No. 02830 Tatanagar-Howrah Special leaving Tatanagar daily has been extended to run upto 30.06.2025
- Train No. 08624 Hatia-Islampur Special leaving Hatia daily has been extended to run upto 30.06.2025
- Train No. 08623 Islampur-Hatia Special leaving Islampur daily has been extended to run upto 03.07.2025.
- Train No. 02803 Ranchi-Howrah Special leaving Ranchi daily has been extended to run upto 30.06.2025.
- Train No. 02804 Howrah-Ranchi Special leaving Howrah daily has been extended to run upto 30.06.2025.
- Train No. 08181 Tatanagar-Chhapra Special leaving Tatanagar every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday has been extended to run upto 28.06.2025.
- Train No. 08182 Chhapra-Tataanagar Special leaving Chhapra every Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday has been extended to run upto30.06.2025.
- Train No. 02817 Santragachi-Pune Special leaving Santragachi every Saturday has been extended to run upto 26.06.2025
- Train No. 02818 Pune-Santragachi Special leaving Pune every Monday has been extended to run upto 28.06.2025
- Train No. 08183 Tatanagar-Danapur Special leaving Tatanagar daily has been extended to run upto 29.06.2025.
- Train No. 08184 Danapur-Tatanagar Special leaving Danapur daily has been extended to run upto 30.06.2025
- Train No. 02877 Howrah-Ernakulam Special leaving Howrah every Saturday and Monday has been extended to run upto 24.04.2021.
- Train No. 02878 Ernakulam-Howrah Special leaving Ernakulam every Saturday and Monday has been extended to run upto 26.04.2025.
Here’s the verified list of South Eastern Railway (SER) Summer & Special-Fare Trains for 2025, based on official schedules and news sources:
Contents
🚆 South Eastern Railway – Summer Special Trains 2025
1. Ranchi ↔ New Delhi Special (02877 / 02878)
- 02877 (Ranchi → New Delhi): Departs every Friday at 23:55, running from April 4 to June 27, 2025, arriving New Delhi at ~03:00 on the third day.
- 02878 (New Delhi → Ranchi): Departs every Sunday at 04:00, operating from April 6 to June 29, 2025, arriving at Ranchi by ~05:00 next day.
- Stops: Includes Kharagpur, Tatanagar, Chandil, Muri, and Lohardaga within SER zone.
2. Santragachi ↔ Ajmer Special (08611 / 08612)
- 08611 (Santragachi → Ajmer): Runs every Monday at 19:55, between April 7 and April 21, 2025, arriving in Ajmer by ~15:00 on Day 3.
- 08612 (Ajmer → Santragachi): Departs every Thursday at 23:40, from April 10 to April 24, 2025, reaching back by ~14:30 on Day 3.
- Halts in SER jurisdiction include Kharagpur, Tatanagar, Chandil, Muri, and Ranchi.
3. Shalimar ↔ Chennai Central Special (02841 / 02842)
- 02841 (Shalimar → Chennai Central): Operates Mondays at 18:30, from April 7 to April 21, 2025, arriving Chennai at 23:30 next day.
- 02842 (Chennai → Shalimar): Departs Wednesday at 04:30, from April 9 to April 23, 2025, reaching Shalimar by 11:20 next day.
- Runs via key SER hubs: Kharagpur, Baleshwar, Andul, etc.
4. Podanur ↔ Barauni Special (06055 / 06056)
- 06055 (Podanur → Barauni): Weekends (every Saturday) departures at 11:50 from April 26 to May 24, 2025, arriving Barauni around 14:30 on the third day.
- 06056 (Barauni → Podanur): Runs every Tuesday at 23:45, between April 29 and May 27, 2025, arrival in Podanur ~03:45 on the fourth day.
- SER halts include Jharsuguda, Rourkela, Nuagaon, Hatia (Ranchi), Muri, and Bokaro Steel City.
5. Ernakulam ↔ Patna Special (06085 / 06086)
- 06085 (Ernakulam → Patna): Operates Fridays at 23:00, from April 25 to May 30, 2025, reaching Patna ~03:30 on Day 4.
- 06086 (Patna → Ernakulam): Departs every Monday at 23:45, between April 28 and June 2, 2025, arriving Ernakulam ~10:30 on the fourth day.
- SER jurisdiction halts include Baleshwar, Kharagpur, and Andul.
🧾 Additional Notes
- These Special-Fare trains include reserved classes: Sleeper (SL), AC 3-tier (3A), AC 2-tier (2A) or AC Economy (3E), depending on the route and demand.
- Operational priority is limited, so expect potential delays or rescheduling during busy peak corridors. Passenger forums note seasonal specials often have lower precedence than regular express trains.
- Typically, these trains start reservations a few days before departure, and real-time status (delays/cancellations) must be checked on IRCTC, NTES, or railway enquiry apps.
📋 Summary Table
| Train Nos | Route | Days / Dates | Departure | Arrival (Estimate) | SER Stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02877/02878 | Ranchi ↔ New Delhi | Fri / Sun (Apr 4–Jun 29) | 23:55 / 04:00 | ~03:00 / ~05:00 | Muri, Chandil, Ranchi |
| 08611/08612 | Santragachi ↔ Ajmer | Mon / Thu (Apr 7–Apr 24) | 19:55 / 23:40 | ~15:00 / ~14:30 | Kharagpur, Tatanagar |
| 02841/02842 | Shalimar ↔ Chennai | Mon / Wed (Apr 7–Apr 23) | 18:30 / 04:30 | ~03:30 / ~11:20 (next day) | Kharagpur, Khurdaha |
| 06055/06056 | Podanur ↔ Barauni | Sat / Tue (Apr 26–May 27) | 11:50 / 23:45 | 3rd / 4th day arrival | Jharsuguda, Hatia, Muri |
| 06085/06086 | Ernakulam ↔ Patna | Fri / Mon (Apr 25–Jun 2) | 23:00 / 23:45 | ~03:30 / ~10:30 (Day 4) | Baleshwar, Kharagpur |
✅ For Travelers
- Prefer these specials only if other reserved options are fully booked, especially for long-distance routes served by SER.
- Delayed running is common, so plan extra buffer time if you have connecting trains.
- For station-wise halts, seat availability checks, or planning an itinerary—let me know; I can fetch real-time info or help with live tracking.
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