Special train between Sealdah-Ajmer
Special train between Sealdah-Ajmer (Train No. 02987 / 02988) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, North Western Railway has decided to run special train between Sealdah-Ajmer-Sealdah (Train No. 02987 / 02988)
Train No. 02987 Sealdah-Ajmer special train
Train No. 02987 Sealdah-Ajmer Special train will leave from (Daily) Sealdah at 22.55 hrs & will reach Ajmer at 02.45 hrs and train running time between the station 27 hour and 50 minutes.
Train No. 02988 Ajmer-Sealdah special train
Similarly, Train No. 02988 Ajmer-Sealdah Special train will leave from (Daily) Ajmer at 12.45 hrs & will reach Sealdah at 16.00 hrs and train running time between the station 27 hour and 15 minutes.
Sealdah-Ajmer Distance between the station is 1647 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 02987 from Sealdah-Ajmer special train 21-10-2025 to 01-12-2025
Train No: 02988 from Ajmer-Sealdah special train 20-10-2025 to 30-11-2025
Here’s the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding train services between Sealdah (SDAH) and Ajmer Junction (AII) — including the scheduled express service and any relevant festival-special variants:
Contents
🚄 Regular Daily Superfast Train: 12987 / 12988 Sealdah–Ajmer Express
- Train 12987 (Sealdah → Ajmer):
- Runs daily, departing Sealdah at 22:55 and arriving Ajmer around 02:45 AM on the third day (journey time approx. 26 h 45 m, distance ~1,642 km)
- Classes offered: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, Sleeper, General.
- Features pantry services, reserved seating, and uses LHB coaches
- Train 12988 (Ajmer → Sealdah):
- The return leg, similar itinerary in reverse, also operating daily, with an approximate journey time of ~27 h 05 m
🔁 Festival / Special-Fare Services
- There are no active seasonal or special-fare trains currently operating between Sealdah and Ajmer.
- While train 02987 has appeared in some listings as a “special fare” variant, key public schedules or press announcements for that have not been confirmed for recent years
- As of now, the 12987/12988 service remains the only confirmed service — even during festival or pilgrimage seasons.
📋 Summary Table
| Service | Train No. | Frequency | Duration | Classes / Amenities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Superfast Express | 12987 / 12988 | Daily | ~26 h 45 m – 27 h 05 m | 1A / 2A / 3A / 3E / SL / General; pantry included |
| (No confirmed festival specials) | — | — | — | — |
✅ Travel Tips
- Choose Train 12987/12988 for reliable daily service, full reservation options, and onboard catering.
- If planning travel during major festival periods: monitor IRCTC or Eastern Railway announcements to see if any temporary special-fare services are introduced.
- Seat availability is typically open ~60 days in advance, and the final chart is prepared 3–4 hours before departure for daily trains — ideal for scheduling
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