Special train Coimbatore to Katihar
Special train Coimbatore to Katihar (Train No. 06001) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train No. 06001 Coimbatore-Katihar one-Way Special Train
With the composition of Two AC 3-Tier Coaches, Eight Sleeper Class Coaches, Ten General Second Class Coaches and Three Luggage cum Brake Vans, Train No. 06001 Coimbatore-Katihar one-Way special train will leave Coimbatore at 23.00 hrs on 05th November, 2025 and reach Katihar at 01.45 hrs on 08th November, 2025.
Stoppages: Erode, Salem, Jolarpettai, Katpadi, Renigunta, ongole, Vijayawada, Rajamundry, Simachalam North, Vizianagaram, Rayagada, Titlagarh, Bolangir, Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Bonda Munda, Chandil, Asansol, Durgapur, Rampurhat, and Malda Town.
It appears that Indian Railways has run a “Coimbatore → Katihar One‑Way Festival Special” (Train No. 06001 / 06001xXX) in the past—most recently deployed around Diwali in November 2025
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🚆 Details for the 06001 Festival Special (historical)
- Departs Coimbatore Junction (CBE) at 23:00, arrives Katihar Junction (KIR) at ~01:45 on the 3rd day (i.e. around 50 hours 45 minutes travel)
- Covers roughly 2,518 km across 20 halts (e.g. Erode, Salem, Jolarpettai, Katpadi, Renigunta, Ongole, Vijayawada, Rajahmundry, Vizianagaram, Sambalpur, Asansol, Malda Town)
- Rake typically included: 2 × AC 3-tier, 8 × Sleeper Class, 10 × General Second Class, 3 × Brake Vans
🕒 Is the special train running currently?
- No recent evidence indicates that this train (06001 series) has been scheduled post‑2025. Availability calendars show no planned runs in 2025–2025
- On India RailInfo there are no recent entries or updates for this service beyond November 2025
❓ Travel options Coimbatore ↔ Katihar today
There is no recurring special festival Trains currently running between Coimbatore and Katihar. Instead, travelers often piece together connecting regular services via major junctions like Chennai, Kolkata, or Barauni.
- Comprehensive direct links between Coimbatore and Katihar are not available via special trains today.
- Long-distance regular routes such as Silchar–Coimbatore Superfast Express (12516/12515) exist (Thursdays weekly), but that ends at Coimbatore and doesn’t go to Katihar
- Trains within Bihar/Jharkhand corridors like Tatanagar–Katihar Express (28181/82) serve shorter legs only and not the entire southwest–north-east span
- There may be connecting rail options via Kolkata / Barauni / Jharsuguda etc., but no fixed special train today.
⚠️ Special-Train Caveats
- Reddit users frequently report extremely long delays for festival special trains—often 6+ hours, occasionally over 12 hours—due to these services being accorded the lowest operational priority on busy lines
- Common advice: “Avoid travelling by special trains unless absolutely necessary”—because of schedule uncertainty and lack of fixed timings
✅ Summary Table
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Train 06001 (Festival Special) | Ran around late 2025 only; no evidence of operation now |
| Current special trains | None between Coimbatore ↔ Katihar as of mid‑2025 |
| Regular train options | Available via staged routes (connect via central hubs – Chennai/Kolkata/Barauni) |
| Delay risk in specials | High—6–12+ hours common |
👣 Next Steps
If you’re planning to travel on this corridor:
- Consider booking regular express or superfast trains via intermediate hubs rather than awaiting a rare special.
- Use IRCTC or WhereIsMyTrain to search availability for specific dates.
- If a special train is announced for a future festival, expect significant delay risk—and plan accordingly.
Would you like help planning a current itinerary—e.g. Coimbatore → Katihar via known regular routes—for your intended travel dates?