Special Trains between Okha-Ernakulam Jn
Holi Special Train between Okha-Ernakulam Jn (Train No. 06337 / 06338) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, Western Railway has decided to run special train between Okha-Ernakulam Jn-Okha (Train No. 06337 / 06338)
Train No. 06337 / 06338 Okha-Ernakulam Jn (Bi-Weekly) Special (34 trips)
Train No. 06337 Okha – Ernakulam Jn Special will depart from Okha at 06.45 hrs every Monday & Saturday and will reach Ernakulam Jn at 23.55 hrs, the next day. This train will run from 6th February to 3rd April, 2025.
Similarly, Train No. 06338 Ernakulam Jn – Okha Special will depart from Ernakulam Jn at 20.25 hrs every Wednesday & Friday and will reach Okha at 16.40 hrs the third day. This train will run from 3rd February to 31st March, 2025.
Enroute the train will halt at Dwarka, Khambaliya, Jamnagar, Rajkot, Surendranagar, Viramgam, Ahmedabad, Anand, Vadodara, Ankleshwar, Surat, Navsari, Valsad, Boisar, Vasai Rd, Bhiwandi Rd, Panvel, Mangaon, Ratnagiri, Kankavali, Thivim, Madgaon, Karwar,Flannavar, Bhatkal, Byndoor, Kundapura, Udupi, Surathkal, mangalore Jn, Kasargod, Kanhangad, Payyanur, Kannur, Tellicherry, Vadakara, Quilandi, Kozhikod, Parpanangadi, Tirur, Kuttipuram, Pattambi, Shoranur, Thrisur and Aluva stations in both directions.
Train No. 06337 will have additional halts at Kannapuram and Ferok stations. Stations in both directions.
The train comprises of AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class and Second Class seating coaches.
Here’s the confirmed information on special train services between Okha (OKHA) and Ernakulam Junction (ERS) as of mid‑2025:
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🚆 Regular & Special Services: Okha ↔ Ernakulam
16337 / 16338 – Okha–Ernakulam Express (Bi‑Weekly)
- Train 16337: Departs Okha at 06:45 AM every Monday & Saturday, arriving at Ernakulam at ~02:50 AM (Day 3)—total journey ~44 h 5 m, covering ~2,557 km with ~50 stops
- Train 16338: Return service from Ernakulam at ~20:25 PM on Wednesday & Friday, reaching Okha ~16:40 PM two days later
- Coach set: LHB rake, 2A, 3A, Sleeper, General Unreserved, with a pantry car and onboard catering services
This is the mainline express service, running reliably with higher operational priority than specials.
Festival / Holiday Specials: 16337 Special Designations
- Sometimes labeled as “Festival Special” or “COVID Special”, but schedule and operation mirror the above regular bi‑weekly service
- These specials maintain the same stops, coach configuration, and route; no separate time-table is currently active or announced in 2025.
📋 At-a-Glance Summary
| Train No. | Route | Frequency | Duration | Distance | Classes / Amenities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16337 / 16338 | Okha ↔ Ernakulam | Bi‑weekly (Mon/Sat / Wed/Fri) | ~44 h | ~2,557 km | 2A, 3A, SL, GN; LHB rake, pantry, onboard e-catering |
| 16337/38 Special | Same route & coach set | Same days (when active) | Same duration | Same distance | Same configuration; flagged as seasonal special when announced |
⚠️ Traveler Tips
- Preferred option: The regular 16337/38 Okha–Ernakulam Express is the most dependable choice since it operates consistently with confirmed schedules.
- Special train tags: When the service is labeled a special (via IRCTC/NTES), expect similar performance but potentially slightly lower scheduling priority.
- Plan for delays: As with most long-distance express trains, expect possible delays—especially during monsoons or busy periods (e.g., 2025 monsoon schedule led to about 2–3 hour delays)
- Use live status tools: Track train movement via IRCTC PNR status, NTES, Trainman, or RailYatri to keep updated during travel days.
- Meals: Pantry car and e‑catering are available; ideal for long‑haul journey convenience.
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