Special train between Chhapra – Durg

Special train between Chhapra – Durg

Special train between Chhapra-Durg (Train No. 05159 / 05160) time table, route, frequency and fare

North Eastern Railway special train between Chhapra – Durg

For the convenience of passengers, NER has decided to run special train between Chhapra – Durg

Train No. 05159 Chhapra – Durg special train

Train No. 05159 Chhapra – Durg Special train will leave from (Daily) Chhapra at 07.10 hrs & will reach Durg at 07.30 hrs and train running time between the station 24h and 20minutes.

Train No. 05160 Durg-Chhapra special train

Similarly, Train No. 05160 Durg-Chhapra Special train will leave from (Daily) Durg at 20.25 hrs & will reach Chhapra Jn at 21.50 hrs and train running time between the station 25h and 25minutes.

Chhapra – Durg Distance between the station is 1082 Kilometer

Date of Commencement of Service:

Train No. 05159 from Chhapra – Durg special train will commence from 13-10-2025

Train No: 05160 from Durg – Chhapra special train will commence from 14-10-2025

Here’s the most accurate and up‑to‑date information regarding the special (festival/special‑fare) train between Chhapra (CPR) and Durg (DURG):

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🚂 Special Fare Train: 05159 / 05160 – Chhapra ↔ Durg Special

• 05159 (Chhapra → Durg):
  • Runs daily (when in service).
  • Departs Chhapra at ~07:10 AM, arrives Durg at ~07:05 AM next day (~23h 55m, ~1,083 km, across ~39 halts). turn0search5turn0search10
• 05160 (Durg → Chhapra) returns similarly in ~25h 25m. turn0search10turn0search5
• Coach Composition: Includes AC 1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper, 2S, and Unreserved coaches—a typical mixed rake. turn0search0turn0search11
• Catering: No pantry car; only e‑catering or station-based food is available. turn0search11turn0search5

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⚠️ Key Warnings About Special‑Fare Trains

• Like most 0‑series special trains, it operates with very low operational priority, frequently overtaken by regular trains. Traveler reports on Reddit highlight chronic delays:
  

  “Special trains don’t have a real time timetable… expect delays of 6–12 hours or more.” turn0reddit24turn0reddit20
  “They are frequently 12‑15 hours late.” turn0reddit22

• Past runs have been cancelled or suspended seasonally; reliability isn’t guaranteed. turn0search0turn0search10

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🚄 Regular Alternative: 15159 / 15160 – Sarnath Express (Chhapra–Durg)

• Runs daily, fully scheduled service.
• Includes AC 1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper, General classes with pantry and e‑catering available. Operates with modern LHB rake, higher priority, and dependable timing. turn0search14turn0search15

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📋 Quick Comparison

Train No.	Type	Frequency	Journey Duration	AC Classes	Catering	Reliability
05159/60	Special-Fare	Daily (when active)	~23h 55m / 25h+	1A, 2A, 3A	❌ No pantry	Very low priority; frequent delays
15159/60	Regular Sarnath Express	Daily	~24h approx.	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	✅ Pantry + e‑catering	High reliability, consistent service

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✅ Recommendation

• Unless the special train 05159/60 is confirmed active on your travel date, it’s strongly advised to book Sarnath Express (15159/60).
• The Sarnath Express offers better coach quality, improved punctuality, onboard food options, and dependable service with reserved AC classes.

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