Special train between Hyderabad-Raxaul
Special train between Hyderabad-Raxaul (Train No. 07005 / 07006) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train No. 07005 / 07006 Hyderabad-Raxaul-Hyderabad weekly festival Special Trains:
Train No. 07005 Hyderabad – Raxaul weekly festival Special Train will depart Hyderabad at 23.15 hrs and arrive Raxual at 16.50 hrs on the second day.
In the return direction, Train No.07006 Raxual – Hyderabad weekly festival Special Train will depart Raxual at 03.25 hrs and arrive Hyderabad at 19.00 hrs on the next day.
Enroute, these special trains will stop Secunderabad jn, Kazipet jn, Mancheral, Sirpur kagazngr, Balharshah, Gondia jn, Durg, Raipur jn, Bilaspur jn, Jharsuguda jn, Rourkela, Ranchi, Muri, Bokaro stl city, Dhanbad jn, Chittaranjan, Madhupur jn, Jasidih jn, Jhajha, Barauni jn, Samastipur jn, Darbhanga jn, Kamtaul, Janakpur road, Sitamarhi and Bairagnia stations in both directions.
These special trains will consist of AC II Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper and Reserved Second sitting class Coaches.
Here’s the most up-to-date information about special and regular train services between Hyderabad (Nampally / Charlapalli area) and Raxaul (Bihar) as of mid-2025:
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🚂 1. Special Fare Festival Trains — 07051 / 07052 & 07005 / 07006
07051 – Charlapalli → Raxaul via Ranchi
- Departs: Saturdays (from April through July 2025), at ~21:05 from Charlapalli (CHZ) instead of Secunderabad
- Arrives: Raxaul around 13:30 on Day 3, covering approximately 2,073 km in ~40 h 25 m, with ~27 halts
- Composition: 2A (2), 3A (5), 12 Sleeper, General coaches; no pantry, but E-catering available
07052 – Raxaul → Charlapalli Reverse Special
- Runs in tandem with 07051 on alternating days (return leg), with similar distance and schedule details
⚠️ Cancellation Notice:
- These specials were canceled from August 30, 2025 onwards due to maintenance work on the route including Dhanbad–Chandrapura. They operate only during summer/festival periods and are not permanent
🚄 2. Regular Weekly Express — 17005 / 17006 Hyderabad–Raxaul Express
- 17005 – Hyderabad → Raxaul
- Departs Hyderabad Deccan at ~23:10 on Thursdays, arriving Raxaul at ~16:50 on third day (~48 h 40 m)
- 17006 – Raxaul → Hyderabad
- Reverse run leaves Raxaul and reaches Hyderabad in ~48 h 40 m, same weekly frequency
- Classes & Features: AC‑2, AC‑3, Sleeper, General; onboard catering/e‑catering available; uses LHB rake; weekly service with better priority and reliability
📋 Summary Table
| Train No. | Route | Type | Frequency | Duration | Classes | Amenities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07051 / 07052 | Charlapalli ↔ Raxaul | Special Fare Service | Weekly (seasonal) | ~40 h 25 m | 2A, 3A, SL, GS | No pantry; e-catering only |
| 17005 / 17006 | Hyderabad ↔ Raxaul | Regular Weekly Express | Weekly | ~48 h 40 m | 2A, 3A, SL, GS | Pantry, full amenities |
✅ Recommendation
- For dependable and amenity-rich travel, train 17005/17006 Hyderabad–Raxaul Express is the best option.
- Special trains like 07051/07052 are limited-duration festival/summer services and face frequent cancellations (e.g., canceled post–August 2025). Book them only if officially announced.
- Booking Window: Reservation opens 60 days in advance. Special trains only have Tatkal/general quotas and limited berths.
- If needed, I can help monitor IRCTC or South Central Railway bulletins for reactivation of 07051/07052 or check ticket availability for a specific travel date.
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