Special train between Ahmedabad – Khurda Road Jn. (Train No. 02843 / 02844) time table, route, frequency and fare
Special train between Ahmedabad – Khurda Road Jn. (Train No. 02843 / 02844) time table, route, frequency and fare
Ahmedabad – Khurda Road Jn. (Train No. 02843 / Train No. 02844) 4 Days in a Week Super Fast Special Train
Train No 02844/ 02843 Ahmedabad – Khurda Road Jn. Super Fast Special Train (4 days in a week)
Train No 02844 Ahmedabad – Khurda Road Jn Special train will leave from Ahmedabad on every Monday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday at 18.40 hrs w.e.f 14th Sept, 2025 & will reach Khurda Road Jn. on the third day at 07.45 hrs.
Similarly, Train No 02843 Khurda Road Jn.– Ahmedabad Special train will leave from Khurda Road Jn. on every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday w.e.f. 12th Sept, 2025 at 18.40 hrs. & will reach Ahmedabad on the third day at 07.25 hrs.
The train will halt at Anand, Vadodara, Bharuch, Surat, Nandurbar, Jalgaon, Bhusaval, Malkapur, Nandura, Akola, Badnera, Wardha, Nagpur, Bhandara Rd, Gondia, Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon, Durg, Bhilaipower House, Raipur, Mahasamund, Bagbahara, Khariar Rd, Kantabanji, Titlagarh, Kesinga, Rayagada, Vizianagram, Srikakulam Rd and Brahmapur stations in both directions.
The train comprises of AC 2-Tier, AC 3- Tier, Sleeper Class and Second class seating coaches.
All these special trains will be fully reserved.
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Train No. 02844/43 Ahmedabad – Puri Superfast Special train (previously till Khurda Road)
Train No. 02844 Ahmedabad – Puri Special train will leave Ahmedabad on every Monday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday at 18.40 hrs, halt at Khurda Road at 07.45 hrs and will now reach Puri on the third day at 08.55 hrs.
Similarly, Train No. 02843 Puri – Ahmedabad Special train will leave Puri on every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 17.30 hrs, halt at Khurda Road at 18.20 hrs and reach Ahmedabad on the third day at 07.25 hrs.
The renewed timings will be effective on journey commencing from Ahmedabad w.e.f. 01/10/2025 and from Puri w.e.f. 01/10/2025.
Here are the exam/festival-era Special Trains operated between Khurda Road Junction (KUR) and Ahmedabad Junction (ADI) under train numbers 02843 / 02844, officially scheduled by Western Railway/East Coast Railway in September 2020. These operate as weekly reserved trains, and are not part of the current regular timetable as of mid‑2025 (they may still run occasionally as specials).
🚆 Train Details & Schedule
Train 02843 – KUR → ADI (Puri‑Ahmedabad Superfast Special)
- Runs: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday from Puri (extensions sometimes run to Khurda Road).
- Departure: 17:30 IST from Puri, or 18:40 IST from Khurda Road Jn.
- Arrival: ~06:25 IST on Day 3 at Ahmedabad Junction (2 nights later)
- Distance: ~2,132 km
- Travel Time: approx. 37 hours 5 minutes, avg. speed ~57 km/h
- Halts (approx. 43): Khurda Road, Brahmapur, Vizianagaram, Raipur, Nagpur, Bhusaval, Surat, Vadodara, Anand, Nadiad, etc.
- Classes: 2A, 3A, Sleeper, 2S; fully reserved
- Pantry: Not available; on‑board catering only
- Train 02844 – ADI → KUR/Puri (Ahmedabad → Puri Special)
- Runs: Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday from Ahmedabad.
- Departure: 18:40 IST from Ahmedabad Jn, reaching Khurda Road (~07:45 IST Day 3), and later Puri (~08:55 IST).
- Journey Time: ~37–38 hours over ~2,132 km via similar halts in reverse.
- Other details: Same coach classes, pantry, and fare structure.
📋 Summary Table
| Direction | Train No. | Dep. Time (Wed) | Arr. Time (Day 3) | Duration | Frequency | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KUR (or Puri) → ADI | 02843 | 17:30–18:40 IST | ~06:25 IST | ~37 h | Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | 2A, 3A, SL, 2S |
| ADI → KUR (or Puri) | 02844 | 18:40 IST | ~07:45 (KUR) / 08:55 (Puri) | ~37–38 h | Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | 2A, 3A, SL, 2S |
ℹ️ Additional Notes
- These were introduced as covid/exam/festival special superfast trains in 2025 and are not part of current regular services.
- The service ran with fully reserved coaches, including AC, Sleeper, and reserved seating, with superfast surcharge applied.
- Pantry car was not available; passengers used station catering and on-board food services.
- As of 2025, these specials are either terminated or only operated on demand.
✅ If You Plan to Travel Now
- For regular travel between Ahmedabad and Khurda Road (or Puri), consult permanent trains such as the Ahmedabad–Puri Express or Dwarka–Puri Express.
- If you need similar reserved special service (e.g., for exams or group bookings), you can request reinstatement of these services.
- I can assist with:
- Current timetable and fare details for regular trains on this route.
- Drafting a formal demand letter to railway authorities for operating these specials again.
Let me know how you’d like to proceed!