Special train Hatia to Islampur | Special train Islampur to Hatia
Special train between Hatia-Islampur (Train No. 08624 / Train No. 08623) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train No. 08624 / Train No. 08623 Hatia-Islampur-Hatia Special
Train No. 08624 Hatia-Islampur Special will run from Hatia everyday from 10/11/2025 to 30/11/2025.
In the return direction, Train No. 08623 Islampur-Hatia Special will leave Islampur everyday from 11/11/2025 to 01/12/2025.
This special train will have one First AC, one AC 2 Tier, five AC 3 Tier and nine Sleeper Class coaches and will run as per the existing timings of 18624 / 18623 Hatia-Islampur-Hatia Express.3
Here’s the most up‑to‑date schedule for the Hatia–Islampur Special (08624) and its return service Islampur–Hatia Special (08623), based on reliable sources:
Contents
🚂 Hatia → Islampur (Train No. 08624)
- Departure: Hatia (HTE) at 19:25 hrs daily
- Arrival: Islampur (IPR) at 09:15 next day
- Distance: ~478 km
- Journey Time: ~13 h 50 m
- Average Speed: ~35 km/h
- Classes Available: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, 2S
- Runs: Daily
- Halts: ~22–24, including Ranchi, Muri, Bokaro, Gomoh, Gaya, Patna
🚂 Islampur → Hatia (Train No. 08623)
- Departure: Islampur (IPR) at 18:15 hrs daily
- Arrival: Hatia (HTE) at 08:00 hrs next day
- Distance: ~481 km
- Journey Time: ~13 h 15 m (some sources indicate ~12 h 55 m to ~14 h 30 m)
- Average Speed: ~36 km/h
- Classes Available: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, 2S
- Runs: Daily
- Halts: ~25, via Patna, Gaya, Gomoh, Bokaro, Muri, Ranchi
💡 Notes About Special Trains
- These “Special Fare” trains are temporary services, often introduced during festivals or peak demand. They are usually operated with lower priority on the network, which frequently leads to significant delays
- As per multiple user reports:
“Specials don’t have a real time table and are run on ‘best effort, mercy and good will’.”
“Special trains are given the lowest priority… special fare train are just money milking machines”
🧭 Quick Comparison
| Route | Train No. | Depart | Arrive | Duration | Distance | Classes | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatia → Islampur | 08624 | 19:25 HTE | 09:15 IPR (+1) | ~13 h 50 m | ~478 km | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, 2S | Daily |
| Islampur → Hatia | 08623 | 18:15 IPR | 08:00 HTE (+1) | ~13 h 15 m | ~481 km | Same | Daily |
✅ Travel Tips
- Expect delays: These specials often lag behind regular trains. Boarding earlier or planning buffer time is advised.
- Check live status: Use the IRCTC app, NTES, or send SMS “<trainno>” to 139 for real‑time position updates.
- Seats availability: COV‑reserved rake—confirm booking status before travel.
🧾 Summary
The Hatia–Islampur (08624) departs daily at 19:25, arriving Islampur next morning around 09:15. The return (08623) leaves Islampur at 18:15, reaching Hatia around 08:00 the next day. Journey takes ~13–14 hours over ~480 km. Since these are special trains, delays are common and timely accuracy can vary.
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