Special train between Howrah-Digha
AC Festival Special train between Howrah-Digha (Train No. 02847 / 02848) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, South Eastern Railway has decided to run special train between Howrah-Digha (Train No. 02847 / 02848)
Train No. 02847 Howrah-Digha special train
Train No. 02847 Howrah-Digha Special train will leave from (Daily) Howrah at 11.10 hrs & will reach Digha at 14.20 hrs and train running time between the station 3 hour and 10 minutes.
Train No. 02848 Digha-Howrah special train
Similarly, Train No. 02848 Digha-Howrah Special train will leave from (Daily) Digha at 15.30 hrs & will reach Howrah at 18.40 hrs and train running time between the station 3 hour and 10 minutes.
Howrah -Digha Distance between the station is 185 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 02847 from Howrah -Digha special train from 16-10-2025 to 30-11-2025
Train No: 02848 from Digha-Howrah special train from 16-10-2025 to 30-11-2025
Here’s the latest on special trains between Howrah Junction (HWH) and Digha (DGHA), including festival‑period services and seasonal runs:
Contents
🚆 Festival & Special Trains: Howrah–Digha
🔹 Train 02257 – Howrah → Digha Special
- Runs daily covering ~186 km in ~3 h 25 m from 06:50 → 10:15 AM depending on halts
- Introduced as a festival‑period special fare train; typically operated during Durga Puja, Rath Yatra surge, and other peak seasons. Service availability may vary year to year.
🔹 Train 02847 / 02848 – Santragachi ↔ Digha Special
- Operated on weekends and festival periods, starting from April–June 2025 and earlier seasons , extended multiple times to meet demand.
- Daily or Saturday service was reported in earlier years; extended into late 2025 based on public demand
🛤️ Regular Express Services (Year‑round)
While not festival specials, these are the most consistent services:
- Tamralipta Express (12857 / 12858)
- Runs daily, around 3 h 20 m between Howrah and Digha. Stops include Santragachi, Mecheda, Tamluk, Kanthi, etc. AC chair car and non‑AC chair coaches available
- Kandari Express (22897 / 22898)
- Also daily, covering ~185 km in ~3 h 22 m, with multiple chair‑car classes, pantry, and general seating
🗓️ Seasonal Summer Special: Eastern Railway
- Malda Town ↔ Digha Summer Special (Train 03465 / 03466)
- Operated nine trips from April 19 to June 14, 2025, plus return between Digha and Malda Town.
- Covered major intermediate stations including Asansol, Bankura, Kharagpur, Panskura, Tamluk, etc.
- Coaches included AC, Sleeper, and General classes
📋 Summary Table
| Train | Route | Type | Frequency | Journey Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02257 | Howrah → Digha | Festival Fare Special | Daily (when active) | ~3 h 25 m |
| 02847/02848 | Santragachi ↔ Digha | Festival / Summer Special | Sat/weekends or festival | ~3 h 10 m – 3 h 25 m |
| 12857/12858 | Howrah ↔ Digha (Superfast) | Regular Daily Service | Daily | ~3 h 20 m |
| 22897/22898 | Howrah ↔ Digha (Superfast) | Regular Daily Service | Daily | ~3 h 22 m |
| 03465/03466 | Malda Town ↔ Digha | Summer Seasonal Special | Saturdays & Sundays (Apr–Jun 2025) | ~13–14 h |
ℹ️ Notes & Travel Tips
- Festival specials like 02257 and 02847 run during high‐demand periods. Always confirm via official Eastern Railway or IRCTC announcements around Durga Puja, Rath Yatra, Diwali.
- Regular trains (Tamralipta and Kandari) offer consistent daily service with full amenities—including chair‑car AC, non‑AC seating, pantry options, etc.
- Malda Town–Digha summer special (03465/03466) ran specifically in 2025 to manage surge; similar seasonal specials may recur before major tourist seasons like Rath Yatra or school holidays.
- Expect waitlist surges around Digha, especially before festivals like Rath Yatra—news reported waitlists exceeding 100 for June 27, 2025, and authorities added extra services
🧭 What to do next:
- Planning travel for an upcoming festival or summer? I can monitor Eastern Railway notices and alert you when special trains between Howrah/Santragachi and Digha are announced.
- Interested in booking routes, checking seat availability, or waitlist chances for a specific date? Just let me know—happy to assist!
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