Special train between Thiruvananthapuram-Shalimar
Special train between Thiruvananthapuram-Shalimar
Special train between Thiruvananthapuram-Shalimar (Train No. 02641 / 02642) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train No. 02641 / 02642 Thiruvananthapuram-Shalimar-Thiruvananthapuram Bi-Weekly Festival Special Trains
With a composition of One 2-Tier AC coach, Six 3-Tier AC coaches, Nine Sleeper Class Coaches, Two General second Class Coaches and Two Luggage Cum Brake vans, Train No. 02641 Trivandrum – Shalimar Bi-Weekly special train will leave Trivandrum at 16.55 hrs. on Thursdays & Saturdays and reach Shalimar at 13.50 hrs. on Saturdays & Mondays. The first service from Trivandrum will be on 22nd October, 2025 and last service from Trivandrum will be on 26th November, 2025.
In return direction, Train No.02642 Shalimar – Trivandrum Bi-Weekly Special train will leave Shalimar at 23.05 hrs. on Tuesdays & Sundays and reach Trivandrum at 21.45 hrs. on Thursdays & Tuesdays. The first service from Shalimar will be on 27th October, 2025 and last service from Shalimar will be 29th November, 2025.
Train No. 02642 Shalimar – Trivandrum Bi-Weekly Special train special train will stop at Thiruvananthapuram Petta. Train No. 02641 Trivandrum – Shalimar Bi-Weekly Special train special train will stop at ongole and Mecheda.
Reservations for all the above Special trains will open at 08.00 hrs on thursday 15th October, 2025.
It seems you’re requesting special train information between Howrah and Puducherry, which was already covered above. I’ll summarize clearly:
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🚆 Special/Festival Fare Services: Howrah ↔ Puducherry
- Train 02867 (Howrah → Puducherry) and 02868 (Puducherry → Howrah) are special fare festival trains, typically introduced during high-demand travel periods like Puja, Diwali, or summer seasons.
- These trains:
- Run once weekly (departing Sunday from Howrah, return Wednesday from Puducherry)
- Cover approximately 1,920 km in ~32 h 15 min
- Offer limited classes (2A, 3A, Sleeper, 2S), no pantry service, and run at significantly lower priority.
🚄 Regular Weekly Service: Howrah–Puducherry Superfast Express
- Train 12867 (Howrah → Puducherry) and 12868 (Puducherry → Howrah) run weekly in each direction.
- They depart Sundays (Howrah) and Wednesdays (Puducherry respectively), traveling ~1,917 km, taking around 33 h 20 min.
- These are fully reserved Superfast trains, offering classes like 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, Sleeper, and General, and include pantry catering.
📋 Quick Comparison
| Train No. | Route | Service Type | Frequency | Duration | Amenities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02867 / 02868 | Howrah ↔ Puducherry | Festival Special | Sun (→), Wed (←) | ~32 h 15 m | 2A/3A/SL/2S, no pantry, low priority |
| 12867 / 12868 | Howrah ↔ Puducherry | Regular Superfast Express | Weekly both ways | ~33 h 20 m | Full classes, pantry, reserved |
🔍 Final Tips
- Opt for 12867/12868 for reliable, weekly travel with amenities and reserved seating.
- Monitor IRCTC or Southeast Railway updates mid‑August to early September 2025 to see if 02867/02868 specials are scheduled for Durga Puja, Diwali or other festival periods.
- If needed, I can help track availability, waitlist status, fare estimates, or alternative reserved routes for your selected dates.
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