Special train Ernakulam to Guwahati
Special train Ernakulam to Guwahati (Train No. 06003) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train No. 06003 Ernakulam-Guwahati one-Way Special Train
With the composition of Two AC 3-Tier Coaches, Two Sleeper Class Coaches, Sixteen General Second Class Coaches and Three Luggage cum Brake Vans, Train No. 06003 Ernakulam-Guwahati one-Way special train will leave Ernakulam at 23.00 hrs on 05th November, 2025 and reach Guwahati at 15.45 hrs on 08th November, 2025.
Stoppages: Aluva, Thrisur, Palghat, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Erode, Salem, Jolarpettai, Katpadi, Renigunta, ongole, Vijayawada, Raiamundrv, Duvada, Simachalam North, (Operational halt), Vizianagaram, Palasa, Berhampur, Khurda Road, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Kharaqpur, Bardaman, Rampurhat, Malda Town, Barsoi, Kishanganj, New Jalpaiguri, New Cooch Behar, New Alipurduar, Kokrajhar, New Bonqaiqaon and Rangiya.
Here’s what I found about special (festival or COVID-period) trains between Ernakulam and Guwahati:
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🚆 Historical: Train 06003 – Ernakulam → Guwahati Festival Special
- A festival-only service (e.g. Diwali season 2025) with Train No. 06003 operated one-way from Ernakulam (ERS) , departing ~23:00 and arriving at Guwahati (GHY) around 15:45 on the 3rd day, covering over ~2322 km in about 48–50 hours, stopping at major junctions like Erode, Vijayawada, Bhubaneswar, Malda Town, New Jalpaiguri etc.
- The service had a fixed coach composition (limited AC, sleeper, and many general coaches). It ran only in November 2025, with no further runs documented after2025
- There’s no evidence of this train running in 2025 or 2025.
ℹ️ Current Status (as of July 2025)
- No known special train labeled “Ernakulam → Guwahati Special” appears active currently.
- No listings in 2025–25 special schedules or festival trains for ERS–GHY route. The last documented one is from 2020
✅ Regular Direct Trains Available Now
While no festival specials are running, there are two regular long-distance trains you can take:
- 12507/12508 Aronai Express (Thiruvananthapuram–Silchar, via Guwahati):
• Departs ERS around 21:00 on Tuesdays
• Arrives GHY ~04:58 on Friday after ~55 h 58 m - 22503/22504 Vivek Express (Kanniyakumari–Dibrugarh, via Guwahati):
• Departs ERS at ~23:45 daily
• Reaches GHY ~09:00 on Day 3 after ~57 h 10 m
Summary Comparison:
| Train No. | Route | Frequency | Departs ERS | Arrives GHY | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06003 | Festival Special (historical) | Nov 2020 only | ~23:00 | ~15:45 (Day 3) | ~48–50 h |
| 12507/12508 | Aronai Express | Weekly (Tue) | ~21:00 Tue | ~04:58 Fri | ~55 h 58 m |
| 22503/22504 | Vivek Express | Daily | ~23:45 | ~09:00 | ~57 h 10 m |
⚠️ Special Trains: Delays & Reliability
- Historical festival specials like 06003 are often subject to extreme delays (6–12+ hours), due to being low-priority services. Scheduling can be unpredictable—even at short notice cancellation is common.
- Reddit feedback warns:
“Special trains will run … expect avg. delay of ~10 hrs.”
✅ Travel Advice
- No active special train route connects Ernakulam and Guwahati as of mid‑2025.
- Best option: book on Aronai Express (12507) if booking Tuesday departure works.
- For more flexibility, Vivek Express (22503) runs daily from ERS.
- Always check IRCTC or NTES apps to verify if any special train is announced near your travel date, especially during festival seasons.
- Given delay risks in special trains, these regular scheduled services are much more reliable.
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