Special train between Yesvantpur-Korba
Special train between Yesvantpur-Korba
Wainganga Festival Special train between Yesvantpur-Korba (Train No. 02251 / 02252) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, South Western Railway has decided to run special train between Yesvantpur-Korba (Train No. 02251 / 02252)
Train No. 02251 Yesvantpur-Korba special train
Train No. 02251 Yesvantpur-Korba Special train will leave from (Every Friday) Yesvantpur at 23.40 hrs & will reach Korba at 04.30 hrs and train running time between the station 28 hour and 50 minutes.
Train No. 02252 Korba-Yesvantpur special train
Similarly, Train No. 02252 Korba-Yesvantpur Special train will leave from (Every Sunday) Korba at 08.00 hrs & will reach Yesvantpur at 13.30 hrs and train running time between the station 29 hour and 30 minutes.
Yesvantpur -Korba Distance between the station is 1607 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 02251 from Yesvantpur -Korba special train from 23-10-2025 to 27-11-2025
Train No: 02252 from Korba-Yesvantpur special train from 25-10-2025 to 29-11-2025
Here’s the latest on special trains and regular services between Yesvantpur Junction (Bengaluru) and Korba (Chhattisgarh):
Contents
🚆 Festival/Fare Special: Yesvantpur ↔ Korba (Train Nos. 02251 / 02252)
- These are seasonal Festival Special Fare trains operated by South Western Railway.
- Train 02251 (Yesvantpur → Korba):
- Departs 23:40 from Yesvantpur, arrives Korba at ~04:30 AM on the third day.
- Covers around 1,607 km in ~28 h 50 m, with ~19 intermediate halts. Runs twice weekly (Tue and Fri)
- Train 02252 (Korba → Yesvantpur):
- Departs Korba at 08:05, arriving Yesvantpur around 13:30 on next day (~29 h 25 m journey).
- Also runs twice weekly (Thu and Sun)
- These are temporary fares typically introduced during festival or pilgrimage peaks and may be reactivated for high-demand periods in 2025.
🚄 Regular Bi‑Weekly Service: Wainganga Superfast Express (Train Nos. 12251 / 12252)
- Officially regular bi‑weekly Superfast Express, often mistaken as a festival special due to overlapping service patterns.
- 12251 (Yesvantpur → Korba):
- Departs at 23:40 on Tuesdays & Fridays, arrives Korba around 04:30 AM after ~28 h 50 m.
- Full classes including 1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper, General, onboard catering available
- 12252 (Korba → Yesvantpur):
- Departs Korba on Thursdays & Sundays, completing return in ~29 h. Same route and rake
📋 Comparison Summary
| Train No. | Route | Type | Frequency | Travel Time | Common Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02251 / 02252 | Yesvantpur ↔ Korba | Festival Special Fare | Twice weekly | ~28–29 h | AC/3A/SL/General (?) |
| 12251 / 12252 | Yesvantpur ↔ Korba | Regular Superfast | Bi‑weekly | ~28 h 50 m | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, Gen |
🔍 Key Notes & Travel Tips
- The 02251/02252 specials—though useful during festival seasons–are temporary runs. Confirm via IRCTC or SWR announcements if active for upcoming festivals.
- The 12251/12252 Wainganga Express is a stable weekly option offering full classes and catering—strongly preferred for reliability and amenities.
- Be aware: festival specials may not offer full amenities (e.g., bedrolls, pantry) and typically have lower operational priority, possibly causing delays.
- Booking opens ~60 days in advance. Special runs usually have general and Tatkal quotas only.
Would you like help checking seat availability or waitlist status, or tracking if the festival specials (02251/02252) are scheduled for any upcoming festive window?