Special train Santragachi to Bettiah
Special train Santragachi to Bettiah (Train No. 08003) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train No. 08003 Santragachi-Bettiah Special
Train No. 08003 Santragachi-Bettiah Special will leave Santragachi on 08/11/2025 at 5.00 hrs and will reach Bettiah at 18.00 hrs the same day.
This special train will have two AC 3 Tier, eight Sleeper Class and ten general second class coaches.
Here’s what I could find about a Santragachi → Bettiah special train:
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🚆 Santragachi → Bettiah One‑Way Festival Special (Train No. 08003 / 08003X)
- This is a one-way festival special service, typically running from Santragachi (SRC) to Bettiah (BTH)
- Departure from Santragachi: around 05:00 hrs, arriving in Bettiah around 18:00 hrs same day — about 473.6 km, with approximately 9 h 35 min journey time and average speed ~49 km/h
- Halts: Around 10 scheduled stops including Asansol (08:20), Madhupur, Jhajha, Barauni, Muzaffarpur, Sagauli, before arrival at Bettiah about 18:00
- Coach composition: 2 AC 3-tier coaches, 8 Sleeper class, and 10 Second Sitting general coaches (unreserved)
ℹ️ Important Details
- This is a special-fare, temporary service, likely run during festivals or peak travel demand and operates with lowest network priority.
- Travellers widely report large delays—commonly 5–10 hours, occasionally 12+ hours late
- There is no return service listed for Bettiah → Santragachi. It appears to be strictly a one-way promotional/train catering for outbound travel during special events.
✅ Summary
| Direction | Train No. | Depart | Arrive | Duration | Distance | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santragachi → Bettiah | 08003 / 08003X | ~05:00 hrs | ~18:00 hrs | ~9 h 35 min | ~474 km | 3A, SL, 2S (some AC) |
- No known return special service exists from Bettiah to Santragachi.
- These trains are low reliability—extensive delays are common.
- Expect limited amenities, no pantry service, refugee-style coaches.
⚠️ Travel Tips
- Verify schedule live via IRCTC app, NTES, or SMS to 139 before departure.
- Pack food & water—onboard catering is unlikely.
- Buffer your plans in case of significant delays or cancellations.
- If timely arrival is critical, consider booking regular mail/express trains on nearby routes instead.
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