Special train between Jaynagar-Sealdah
Special train between Jaynagar-Sealdah
Ganga Sagar Express special train Jaynagar-Sealdah time table, route, frequency and fare
Special train between Jaynagar-Sealdah (Train No. 03185 / 03186) time table, route, frequency and fare
Eastern Railway Ganga Sagar Express special train between Jaynagar-Sealdah
For the convenience of passengers, ER has decided to run Ganga Sagar Express special train between Jaynagar-Sealdah
Train No. 03186 Jaynagar-Sealdah Ganga Sagar Express special train
Train No. 03186 Jaynagar-Sealdah Special train will leave from (Daily) Jaynagar at 16.00 hrs & will reach Sealdah at 07.00 hrs and train running time between the station 15h and 0 minutes.
Train No. 03185 Sealdah-Jaynagar Ganga Sagar Express special train
Similarly, Train No. 03185 Sealdah-Jaynagar Special train will leave from (Daily) Sealdah at 17.45 hrs & will reach Jaynagar at 08.50 hrs and train running time between the station 15h and 5 minutes.
Jaynagar-Sealdah Distance between the station is 623 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 03185 from Sealdah -Jaynagar special train from 20-10-2025 to 30-11-2025
Train No: 03186 from Jaynagar-Sealdah special train from 20-10-2025 to 30-11-2025
Here’s the most up-to-date and verified info on the AC-tagged special train between Jaynagar (JYG) and Sealdah (SDAH) in Kolkata:
Contents
🚂 03187 / 03188 – Jaynagar ↔ Sealdah Summer/Festival Special (Includes AC Coaches)
- 03188 Jaynagar → Sealdah
▸ Departs Jaynagar at 15:25 every Sunday (seasonal run)
▸ Arrives Sealdah the next day at ~05:15
▸ Journey time: ~13 h 50 m for ~611 km
▸ Classes: AC 3-tier (3A), AC 2-tier (2A), Sleeper (SL), General and 2S present in rake composition turn0search0turn0search5turn0search2 - 03187 Sealdah → Jaynagar
▸ Departs Sealdah at 23:55 on Saturday nights
▸ Arrives Jaynagar at ~14:25 next day
▸ Same coach configuration and duration and stops (~15 halts) turn0search7turn0search10
📋 Summary Table
| Train No. | Direction | Days | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Classes Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03188 | Jaynagar → Sealdah | Sundays | 15:25 (JYG) | ~05:15 (SDAH) | ~13 h 50 m | 2A, 3A, SL, Gen, 2S |
| 03187 | Sealdah → Jaynagar | Saturdays | 23:55 (SDAH) | ~14:25 (JYG) | ~14 h 30 m | 2A, 3A, SL, Gen, 2S |
⚠️ Important Notes & Cautions
- These are special-fare seasonal trains, typically run during summer or festival periods (e.g., May–June). They are not part of the regular timetable. turn0search1turn0search7turn0search0
- Red flags from passengers on Reddit and forums highlight:
“Special trains … run on ‘best effort’ … often delayed by 6–12 hours, sometimes more.”
“Use spare coaches; no priority; higher fares for unreliable service.” turn0reddit19turn0reddit15turn0reddit23 - Coach composition varies by trip, and timing may shift. No pantry car—only e‑catering if available.
🚄 Recommended Regular Alternatives With AC
If you seek reliable AC travel on this segment, consider these regular, scheduled trains:
13185 / 13186 – Ganga Sagar Express (Sealdah ↔ Jaynagar)
- Daily service
- Classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, General
- Journey time: ~15 h
- Pantry or e‑catering available; modern ICF rake turn0search15turn0search9
Other east-zone trains to Sealdah that you can board from intermediate stations like Barauni, Darbhanga, etc., offer AC mix and are more dependable.
✅ Final Recommendation
- ✅ If your travel falls within the special train’s active period and you’re comfortable with flexibility and risk, 03187/03188 may be an option.
- ✅ For a scheduled, dependable journey with AC comfort, Ganga Sagar Express (13185/13186) is superior—runs daily, multiple AC classes, better scheduling, catering, and cabin comfort.
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