Special train between Sambalpur-Puri
Special train between Sambalpur-Puri (Train No. 08303 / 08304) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, East Coast Railway has decided to run special train between Sambalpur-Puri-Sambalpur (Train No. 08303 / 08304)
Train No. 08303 Sambalpur-Puri special train
Train No. 08303 Sambalpur-Puri Special train will leave from (Daily) Sambalpur at 06.00 hrs & will reach Puri at 12.50 hrs and train running time between the station 6 hour and 50 minutes.
Train No. 08304 Puri-Sambalpur special train
Similarly, Train No. 08304 Puri -Sambalpur Special train will leave from (Daily) Puri at 16.05 hrs & will reach Sambalpur at 22.30 hrs and train running time between the station 6 hour and 25 minutes.
Sambalpur-Puri Distance between the station is 342 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 08303 from Sambalpur-Puri special train 20-10-2025 to 30-11-2025
Train No: 08304 from Puri-Sambalpur special train 20-10-2025 to 30-11-2025
Here’s the most up-to-date and verified information on the special train between Sambalpur and Puri:
Contents
🚆 Sambalpur → Puri Special (08303)
- Train No. 08303 – Sambalpur Puri Intercity Special
- Departs Sambalpur Junction (SBP) at 06:00 IST and arrives at Puri (PURI) around 12:50 IST, covering ~342 km in ~6 h 50 min
- Runs daily (all seven days of the week)
- Passes through approximately 15–16 stops en route, including Angul and Sambalpur Road, with the longest halt around ~5 minutes at Angul
- Available classes: Second Seating (2S) and Sleeper (SL)—AC Chair Car or other premium seating not typically provided on this special service
🛤️ Regular Service – Intercity Express (18303/18304)
- Train No. 18303 (Sambalpur → Puri) and 18304 (Puri → Sambalpur).
- Operates daily, with departure from SBP at ~06:00 IST, arriving ~13:30 IST (journey time ~6 h 35 min covering ~341 km)
- Offers better onboard comfort including AC Chair Car, 2S, and unreserved coaches, with catering and e‑catering services provided
- Average speed around 52 km/h, versus ~50 km/h for the special train.
🔍 Comparison Summary
| Feature | Special (08303) | Regular (18303) |
|---|---|---|
| Days | Daily | Daily |
| Departure (SBP) | ~06:00 IST | ~06:00 IST |
| Arrival (PURI) | ~12:50 IST (~6 h 50 m) | ~13:30 IST (~6 h 35 m) |
| Distance | ~342 km | ~341 km |
| Classes | 2S, SL | AC Chair Car, 2S, General |
| Catering | Likely none | On-board / e‑catering available |
| Coach Priority & Quality | Likely older rake, low priority | Standard regular intercity features |
ℹ️ What to Watch For
- Special trains often run with lower priority, meaning they can be prone to delays, sometimes several hours—and may be canceled more frequently than regular services
- Fares may be slightly higher than the regular express for basically the same route, with fewer amenities—no guarantee of pantry, cleanliness, or punctuality
- If booking comfort, time reliability, or AC seating is important, the regular 18303 Intercity Express is generally preferable.
✅ Final Takeaway
- The 08303 Sambalpur–Puri Special operates daily, is marginally faster, but offers only 2S and SL coaches and lacks the amenities of the regular train.
- In contrast, the 18303 Intercity Express provides AC seating and catering with a highly reliable daily schedule.
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