Special train between Guwahati – Silchar
Special train between Guwahati – Silchar
Special train between Guwahati-Silchar (Train No. 05611 / 05612) time table, route, frequency and fare
Northeast Frontier Railway special train between Guwahati – Silchar
For the convenience of passengers, NFR has decided to run special train between Guwahati – Silchar
Train No. 05611 Guwahati – Silchar special train
Train No. 05611 Guwahati – Silchar Special train will leave from (Every Mon, Tues, Sat) Guwahati at 17.30 hrs & will reach Silchar at 05.55 hrs and train running time between the station 12h and 25minutes.
Train No. 05612 Silchar-Guwahati special train
Similarly, Train No. 05612 Silchar-Guwahati Special train will leave from (Every Sun, Wed, Fri) Silchar at 20.05 hrs & will reach Guwahati Jn at 07.45 hrs and train running time between the station 11h and 40minutes.
Guwahati – Silchar Distance between the station is 379 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 05611 from Guwahati -Silchar special train 15-10-2025 to 30-11-2025
Train No: 05612 from Silchar-Guwahati special train 16-10-2025 to 29-11-2025
Here’s the most current and verified information on the AC-tagged special train between Guwahati (GHY) and Silchar (SCL):
Contents
🚂 Guwahati ↔ Silchar AC‑Tagged Special Fare Train: 05668 / Return 05667
- 05668 (GHY → SCL)
▸ Runs typically on selected days like Monday, Thursday, and Saturday (check India Rail Info for current schedule) turn0search1turn0search2
▸ Departs Guwahati at ~17:30, arrives Silchar around 04:40 next day (~11 h 10 m over ~379 km) turn0search1turn0search5turn0search0
▸ Halts at ~8–10 stations including Lumding Junction, Badarpur Jn, New Haflong, etc.
▸ Offers AC 3A, Sleeper (SL), and 2S (no 2A/1A guaranteed), using older or COVID-reserved rakes; no pantry or onboard catering—only possible e‑catering. turn0search1turn0search2 - 05667 (SCL → GHY): return leg scheduled accordingly but subject to change; both directions frequently show status “Train is Cancelled.” turn0search2turn0search10
💡 Caution:
Special-fare trains like 05668 operate on “best-effort” basis, with low operational priority. Travelers report severe delays (6–12+ hours), cancellations, older coach stock, and poor amenities. turn0reddit18turn0reddit21turn0reddit23
🚄 Better Regular Alternatives (AC Travel Recommended)
For safer, more reliable AC travel on this route, consider these regular services:
15615 / 15616 – Guwahati–Silchar Express
- Daily service, departs 23:55, arrives 12:55–13:00 next day (~13 h travel time)
- Classes available: AC 3A, Sleeper, 2S; modern rake, higher priority than specials. turn0search9turn0search3
13175 / 13176 – Sealdah–Silchar Kanchanjungha Express
- Runs 3–4 days/week, covers full Sealdah–Silchar route, includes AC 2A & 3A, pantry and sleeper classes. Recently resumed post-disruption. turn0search23turn0news16
12513 / 12514 – Silchar–Secunderabad Express
- Weekly service via Guwahati, AC 2A/3A, SL; includes pantry and e‑catering. Covers long-distance but often chosen by AC travelers to southern India. turn0search22
📋 At-a-Glance Comparison
| Train No. | Type | Frequency | Duration | AC Classes | Catering | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05668 / 67 | Special Fare (low priority) | Seasonal (3×/week) | ~11 h 10 m | 3A + SL + 2S | ❌ None | ⚠ Very low, frequent delays |
| 15615 / 16 | Regular Express | Daily | ~13 h | 3A + SL + 2S | ✳ E‑catering | ✅ High reliability |
| 13175 / 76 | Kanchanjungha Express | 3–4×/week | ~13–14 h | 2A, 3A, SL | ✅ Pantry | ✅ Good reliability |
| 12513 / 14 | Silchar–Secunderabad Express | Weekly | ~45 h 40 m (full) via route | 2A, 3A | ✅ Pantry | ✅ High (long-distance) |
✅ Recommendation
- Only use 05668 if it is explicitly active and available on your date and there’s no alternative—but be ready for delays and lack of amenities.
- Prefer reliable daily or weekly services:
- 15615/16 Guwahati–Silchar Express for consistent AC travel nightly.
- 13175 Kanchanjungha Express for AC 2A/3A comfort if schedule allows.
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- 🕒 A station-by-station timetable for one of the trains mentioned?
- 🧾 Fare breakdowns per AC class for a specific date?
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