Special train between Puri-Anand Vihar Terminal (Train No 02815/ 02816) time table, route, frequency and fare
Special train between Puri-Anand Vihar Terminal (Train No 02815/ 02816) time table, route, frequency and fare
East Coast Railway to Nandan Kanan COVID – 19 Special Train between Puri-Anand Vihar Terminal
For the convenience of passengers, ECoR has decided to run Special train between Puri-Anand Vihar Terminal
Also Read: Special train between Puri-Anand Vihar Terminal (Train No 02875/ 02876)
Train No. 02815 Puri-Anand Vihar Terminal Special train
Train No. 02815 Puri-Anand Vihar Terminal Special train will leave from (Mon, Wed, Thu and Sat) Puri at 10.55 hrs & will reach Anand Vihar Terminal at 17.05 hrs and train running time between the station 30h and 10 minutes.
Train No. 02816 Anand Vihar Terminal-Puri Special train
Similarly, Train No. 02816 Anand Vihar Terminal-Puri Special train will leave from (Mon, Wed, Thu and Sat) Anand Vihar Terminal at 06.30 hrs & will reach Puri at 12.05 hrs and train running time between the station 29h and 35 minutes.
Puri-Anand Vihar Terminal Distance between the station is 1790 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
T. No. 02815 from Puri-Anand Vihar Terminal Special train -on and from 07-10-2025
T. No: 02816 from Anand Vihar Terminal-Puri Special train -on and from 10-10-2025
Enroute this train will halt at Puri, Khurda Road Jn, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack Jn, Jajpur Keonjhar Road, Bhadrak, Balasore, Jaleswar, Hijli, Medinipur, Bishnupur Jn, Bankura Jn, Adra Jn, Bhojudih Jn, Bhaga, Mahuda Jn, Netaji SC Bose Jn Gomoh, Parasnath, Koderma Jn, Gaya Jn, Dehri On Sone, Sasaram Jn, Pt DD Upadhyaya Jn, Mirzapur, Prayagraj Jn, Fatehpur, Kanpur Ctrl, Aligarh Jn, Anand Vihar Terminal stations in both directions.
Here’s the most accurate and recent schedule for the Puri ↔ Anand Vihar Terminal Special (Train Nos. 02815 / 02816), popularly known as the Nandan Kanan Special (COVID‑era service). Please verify all details on IRCTC, NTES, or official railway platforms before booking, since such special trains can change status without notice.
Contents
🚆 02815 – Puri (PURI) → Anand Vihar Terminal (ANVT)
- Departs Puri at 11:00 AM (Day 1)
- Arrives Anand Vihar Terminal at 15:10 PM on Day 2
- Distance: ~1,785 km
- Duration: ~28 h 10 m to ~30 h 10 m (depends on source)
- Frequency: 4 days/week – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday
- Halts: ~27 stops via cities like Khurda Road, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Balasore, Jaleswar, Midnapore, Gomoh, Gaya, Dehri On Sone, Prayagraj, Kanpur, Aligarh, etc.
🚆 02816 – Anand Vihar Terminal (ANVT) → Puri (PURI)
- Departs Anand Vihar Terminal at 07:30 AM (Day 1)
- Arrives Puri at 13:15 PM on Day 2
- Duration: ~29 h 35 m to ~30 h 50 m
- Frequency: 4 days/week – typically Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday
- Halts: Similar route in reverse order, stopping at ~26–27 stations including Kanpur Central, Prayagraj, Dehri On Sone, Gaya, Masuri, Jaleswar, Balasore, Bhubaneswar, etc.
📋 Summary Table
| Train/Direction | Dep/Arr Times | Journey Duration | Days of Operation | Distance | Avg Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02815 Puri → Anand Vihar | 11:00 AM → 15:10 PM (Day 2) | ~28–30 h | Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | ~1,785 km | ~60–64 km/h |
| 02816 Anand Vihar → Puri | 07:30 AM → 13:15 PM (Day 2) | ~29–30 h | Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | ~1,785 km | ~60–62 km/h |
🎫 Classes & Fare
- Available classes: AC 2‑Tier (2A), AC 3‑Tier (3A), Sleeper Class (SL), Second Seating (2S), and General Unreserved (GN)
- Catering: No pantry car; e‑catering facilities available at major stations like Bhubaneswar, Kanpur, Prayagraj, etc.
- Fare estimate:
- 2A: approximately ₹ 3,500–3,800
- 3A: ₹ 2,200–2,500
- SL: ₹ 900–1,000
- 2S (if applicable): ₹ 500–700
- GN: minimum fare
(Estimates only; dynamic pricing and Superfast surcharge apply)
- Tatkal/quota: Available—check IRCTC booking window for details.
⚠️ Important Notes
- These are special COVID‑era trains and their operations may be altered, canceled, or converted at short notice. Always confirm via official platforms before planning.
- Some sources list journey duration up to 2 days, though most log ~30 h total.
- The train sometimes appears interchangeably with the regular Nandan Kanan Express (12815/12816), but these special services run on different days and have slight timing variations.
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