Special train between Gaya-Chennai Egmore
Special train between Gaya-Chennai Egmore
Special train between Gaya-Chennai Egmore (Train No. 02389 / 02390) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, East Central Railway special train between Gaya- Chennai Egmore
Train No. 02389 Gaya- Chennai Egmore special train
Train No. 02389 Gaya- Chennai Egmore Special train will leave from (Every Sunday) Gaya at 05.35 hrs & will reach Chennai Egmore at 20.45 hrs and train running time between the station 39h and 10 minutes.
Train No. 02390 Chennai Egmore-Gaya special train
Similarly, Train No. 02390 Chennai Egmore-Gaya Special train will leave from (Every Tue) Chennai Egmore at 07.00 hrs & will reach Gaya at 22.00 hrs and train running time between the station 39h and 0 minutes.
Gaya- Chennai Egmore Distance between the station is 2345 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 02389 from Gaya- Chennai Egmore special train will commence from 25-10-2025 to 29-11-2025
Here’s the most current and accurate information regarding regular and special-seasonal services between Gaya Junction (GAYA) and Chennai Egmore (MS) (sometimes via Chennai Central after Jan 2021):
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🚄 Regular Weekly Superfast Express — Train 12389 / 12390
- 12389 (Gaya → Chennai Egmore): Departs Gaya early Sunday morning (~05:35) and arrives Chennai around 20:45 next day, completing ~2,348 km in about 39 h 10 m.
- 12390 (Return): Departs Chennai Egmore on Tuesday around 07:00, arriving at Gaya by ~22:00 the next day (≈ 38 h 40 m) turn0search12turn0search1turn0search3turn0search10turn0search6.
Features & Amenities:
- Classes: AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier, Sleeper, General
- Includes a Pantry Car, e‑catering, LHB coaches, and reserved seating options.
- Shares rake with the daily Mahabodhi Express (12397/98) for operational efficiency turn0search14turn0search12turn0search7.
🚂 Festival Special Service — Train 02389 / 02390 (Special Fare)
- Ran during the October–November 2020 Puja season, operating weekly:
- 02389 (Gaya → Chennai Egmore): Departed Sundays at 05:35, arriving Chennai ~20:45 (~39 h 10 m).
- 02390 (Reverse): Departed Tuesdays from Chennai at 07:00, arriving Gaya around 22:00 (~39 h) turn0search2turn0search11turn0search5.
⚠️ Important Limitations:
- Only Tatkal/general quotas available; no pantry services even though listed with a pantry coach.
- Utilized older COVID-time spare rakes, deprioritized in the timetable.
- This special run has not operated since 2025 and is not scheduled for 2025.
📊 Summary Table
| Feature | Regular 12389/90 | Special 02389/90 (Seasonal, 2020 only) |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency | Weekly (Sun from Gaya, Tue return) | Seasonal only (2020 runs) |
| Duration | ~39 h 10 m / ~38 h 40 m | ~39 h |
| Classes Available | 2A, 3A, Sleeper, General (reserved) | Same, but under general/Tatkal only |
| Pantry / Catering | ✔ Pantry Car + e‑catering | ❌ No catering (despite listed coach) |
| Coach & Punctuality | LHB rake, high priority, regular timetable adherence | Older Covid-era rake, low priority, frequently delayed |
| Operational Status (2025) | Active & reliable | Not running / not scheduled |
🧭 Travel Tip & Recommendation
- Always opt for 12389/12390 (Gaya–Chennai Weekly Superfast Express)—provides reserved seating, pantry service, reliability, and better overall travel experience.
- Avoid 02389/90 unless it is officially reintroduced for a future festival—such trains carry higher fare, limited reliability, and no guaranteed amenities.
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✅ What You Can Do
- I can check seat availability or current fares for train 12389/12390 on your preferred travel date.
- If you’re planning to travel during festival seasons (e.g. Diwali, Durga Puja in late 2025), I can also monitor IRCTC or Eastern Railway announcements for any potential reactivation of 02389/90 type special trains.
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