Special train between Durg-Bhopal (Train No 02853/ 02854) time table, route, frequency and fare
Special train between Durg-Bhopal (Train No 02853/ 02854) time table, route, frequency and fare
South East Central Railway to Amarkantak COVID – 19 Special train between Durg-Bhopal
For the convenience of passengers, SECR has decided to run special train between Durg-Bhopal
Train No. 02853 Durg-Bhopal Amarkantak COVID – 19 Special train
Train No. 02853 Durg-Bhopal Special train will leave from (Daily) Durg at 18.20 hrs & will reach Bhopal at 10.30 hrs and train running time between the station 16h and 10 minutes.
Train No. 02854 Bhopal-Durg Amarkantak COVID – 19 Special train
Similarly, Train No. 02854 Bhopal-Durg Special train will leave from (Daily) Bhopal at 15.40 hrs & will reach Durg at 07.55 hrs and train running time between the station 16h and 15 minutes.
Durg-Bhopal Distance between the station is 892 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
T. No. 02853 from Durg-Bhopal Covid-19 Special train-on and from 01-10-2025
T. No: 02854 from Bhopal-Durg Covid-19 Special train-on and from 02-10-2025
Enroute this train will halt at Durg, Bhilai Power House, Raipur Jn, Tilda Neora, Bhatapara, Bilaspur Jn, Pendra Road, Anuppur Jn, Amlai, Burhar, Shahdol, Birsinghpur, Umaria, Katni South, Sihora Road, Jabalpur Jn, Madan Mahal, Shridham, Narsinghpur, Kareli, Gadarwara, Bankhedi, Pipariya, Sohagpur, Itarsi Jn, Hoshangabad, HabibGanj, Bhopal stations in both directions.
Here’s the official and up-to-date schedule, route, frequency, and fare information for the Durg ↔ Bhopal Special (Train Nos. 02853 / 02854), often called the Amarkantak Special (COVID‑era reserved service):
Contents
🚆 Train 02853 – Durg (DURG) → Bhopal Junction (BPL)
- Departs Durg at 18:20, arrives Bhopal at 10:30 the next morning
- Journey time: ~16 h 10 m, covering ~892 km (~56 km/h)
- Frequency: Daily operation in both directions
- Halts: ~27–28 stops including Bhilai Power House, Raipur, Bilaspur, Anuppur, Katni South, Jabalpur, Itarsi, Hoshangabad, Habibganj
🚆 Train 02854 – Bhopal Junction (BPL) → Durg (DURG)
- Departs Bhopal at 15:40, arrives Durg around 07:55 the next day
- Journey time: ~16 h 15 m over the same ~892 km distance
- Frequency: Also Daily
📋 Summary Table
| Train No. | Direction | Departure | Arrival (+1) | Duration | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02853 | Durg → Bhopal | 18:20 | 10:30 | ~16 h 10 m | Daily | ~892 km |
| 02854 | Bhopal → Durg | 15:40 | ~07:55 | ~16 h 15 m | Daily | ~892 km |
🎫 Coach Classes, Catering & Fare
- Classes offered: AC First Class (1A), AC 2-Tier (2A), AC 3-Tier (3A), Sleeper (SL), Second Seating (2S), General Unreserved (GN)
- Catering: No pantry car; e‑catering may be available at major stations such as Raipur, Jabalpur, Itarsi, etc.
- Fare estimates (Durg → Bhopal single adult):
- 1A: ₹ 2,990
- 2A: ₹ 1,760
- 3A: ₹ 1,230
- Sleeper (SL): ₹ 465
- 2S: ₹ 265
- General (GN): ₹ 245
- Tatkal fares: AC booked at ₹ 2,255 (3A), Sleeper ₹ 590, etc.
- Since average speed is > 55 km/h, Superfast surcharge applies.
⚠️ Important Notes
- This is a special reserved service (Amarkantak Special) introduced as a COVID‑special — running currently daily, but still subject to change. Always verify schedules on IRCTC or NTES before booking
- Various sources confirm consistent daily timings; travel time and distance align with a ~56 km/h average speed.
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