Special train between Gorakhpur-Thiruvananthapuram
Special train between Gorakhpur-Thiruvananthapuram (Train No. 02511 / 02512) time table, route, frequency and fare
T.No. 02511 / 02512 Gorakhpur-Thiruvananthapuram-Gorakhpur (Bi-Weekly) Super fast Festival Specials:-
With a composition of Two 2-Tier AC Coaches, Six 3-Tier AC Coaches, Seven Sleeper Class Coaches, Four General Second Class Coaches, and two luggage cum Generator Cars, Train No.02511 Gorakhpur – Thiruvananthapuram Bi Weekly Super Fast Festival Special will leave Gorakhpur at 06.35 hrs on Fridays and Sundays to reach Thiruvananthapuram at 17.20 hrs on Sundays and Tuesdays. In the return direction, Train No.02512 Thiruvananthapuram – Gorakhpur Bi Weekly Super fast Festival Special will leave Thiruvananthapuram at 06.05 hrs on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to reach Gorakhpur at 15.20 hrs on Thursdays and Fridays.
These trains will stop at Khalilabad, Basti, Mankapur, Gonda, Barabanki, Badshahnagar, Aishbagh, Unnao, Kanpur Central, Pokhrayan, Orai, Jhansi, Lalitpur, Bhopal, Itarsi, Ghoradongri, Betul, Amla, Pandhurna, Nagpur, Sevagram, Hinganghat, Chandrapur, Balharshah, Sirpurkagaz nagar, Belampalli, Mancheral, Ramagundam, Warangal, Khammam, Vijayawada, ongole, Nellore, Gudur, MGR Chennai Central, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Salem, Erode, Tiruppur, Coimbatore, Palghat , Ottappallam, Wadakancheri, Thrisur, Irinjalakuda, Chalakkudi, Angamali, Aluva, Ernakulam Jn, Cherthala, Alappuzha, Ambalappuzha, Haripad, Kayamkulam and Kollam in both the directions.
There will be 12 services of Train No.02511 Gorakhpur – Thiruvananthapuram Bi-weekly Superfast Specials on Fridays and Sundays on 23rd October, 25th October, 30th October, 1st November, 6th November, 8th November, 13th November, 15th November, 20th November, 22nd November, 27th November and 29th November 2025
Similarly, there will be 12 services of Train No.02512 Thiruvananthapuram – Gorakhpur Bi-Weekly Superfast Specials on Tuesdays and Wednesdays on 27th October, 28th October, 3rd November, 4th November, 10th November, 11th November, 17th November, 18th November, 24th November, 25th November, 1st December, and 2nd December 2025.
Here’s the most current update on special train services between Gorakhpur Junction (GKP) and Thiruvananthapuram North (Kochuveli, TVCN), followed by the most reliable regular train available:
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🚆 Special / Festival Trains – None Active for Route
- After reviewing available sources, there are no active or scheduled 0xxxx-series special trains currently operating directly between Gorakhpur and Thiruvananthapuram.
- Special or clone services on this corridor occasionally appear during festival surges, but none are officially listed or operating as of mid-2025.
✅ Regular Scheduled Train – 12511/12512 Rapti Sagar Superfast Express
This is the only regular train operating between these stations:
- Train 12511 – GKP → TVCN
- Departs Gorakhpur at ~06:35–06:40 AM on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.
- Reaches Thiruvananthapuram North (Kochuveli) at ~15:40 PM two days later, after a ~57-hour journey covering ~3,236 km with 60 stops.
- Offers 1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper, and General classes with pantry service onboard.
- Train 12512 – TVCN → GKP
- Returns on corresponding days (Thu/Fri/Sun) with a similar schedule in reverse.
Recent records show cancellations and rerouting for this train on specific dates in 2025 (notably JCO events), reinforcing the importance of checking real-time status before travel.
📊 Summary Table
| Train Number | Route | Frequency | Departure (GKP) | Arrival (TVCN) | Duration | Classes Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12511 / 12512 | Gorakhpur → Thiru | Thu / Fri / Sun | ~06:40 AM | ~15:40 PM (Day 3) | ~57 h | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, General |
🧭 Recommendation
- There are no active special trains currently operating on the Gorakhpur–Thiruvananthapuram route.
- 12511 / 12512 Rapti Sagar Express is the only dependable option—don’t rely on non-existent specials.
- Due to frequent operational changes (cancelled runs or altered routes), always check running status or recent journey history on NTES or IRCTC before booking.
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