Special train between Tatanagar-Chhapra
Special train between Tatanagar-Chhapra (Train No 08181/ 08182 ) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train No 08181/ Train No 08182 Tatanagar-Chhapra-Tatanagar Special
With a view to clear extra rush of passengers during Deepawali and Chhat Puja, South Eastern Railway has decided to run fully reserved Festival Special Trains between Tatanagar-Chhapra
Train No 08181 Tatanagar-Chhapra Special will run from Tatanagar every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 05/11/2025 to 30/11/2025.
In the return direction, Train No 08182 Chhapra-Tatanagar Special will leave Chhapra every Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 07/11/2025 to 02/12/2025.
This special train will have one AC 2 Tier, two AC 3 Tier, eight Sleeper Class and seven General Second Class coaches and will run as per the existing timings of Train No 18181/ Train No 18182 Tatanagar-Chhapra-Tatanagar Express.
Here’s what I found about special train services between Tatanagar Junction (TATA) and Chhapra Junction (CPR):
Contents
🚆 Tatanagar → Chhapra Festival/Special Fare Service (Train No. 08181)
- Train Number: 08181
- Type: One-way festival/fare special, often run during Chhath or other festive periods
- Departure: Approximately 21:25 PM from Tatanagar (TATA) on Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, as per special schedules
- Arrival: Around 16:25 PM at Chhapra (CPR) — journey of about 18h 35m, covering ~630 km via roughly 27–30 stops
- Coach Classes: Likely SL, 2S, and AC tiers typical of special fare rake (not always specified)
- Frequency: Operated only during select festive windows; not part of regular timetable like weekly or daily service
❌ Return Service (Chhapra → Tatanagar)
- There is no documented special train on the return leg under the same train number (08181). No 08182 or equivalent is listed on current special train schedules or rail info sites.
🧾 Summary Table
| Direction | Train No. | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Distance | Classes | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TATA → CPR | 08181 | ~21:25 | ~16:25 next day | ~18h 35m | ~630 km | SL/2S/AC? | Festival special (e.g. Chhath) |
| CPR → TATA | — | — | — | — | — | — | No known special fare service |
⚠️ Key Considerations
- These special trains are seasonal and temporary, not part of the regular schedule. They may not run every year or every festival.
- They are assigned very low priority, and delays of several hours are common due to overtaking by regular express trains.
- Chart time is usually just a few hours before departure; amenities are minimal.
- Booking availability may be limited and often includes unreserved coaches—always confirm close to your travel date.
✅ Travel Options
If more reliable travel is important, consider:
- Regular trains like South Bihar Express (13287), Tata–BXR Express (18183), Vande Bharat (21895) etc., conveniently available on the Tatanagar–Chhapra corridor with daily or multiple weekly schedules and dependable timings
Would you like me to:
- 🔹 Check if Train 08181 is scheduled for any upcoming festivals (e.g. Chhath 2025),
- 🔹 or fetch live running status if it’s active today?
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