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Summer Special Train Sealdah-Kamakhya-Sealdah

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Summer Special Train Sealdah-Kamakhya-Sealdah

Sealdah-Kamakhya-Sealdah

To clear the extra rush of passengers, Eastern Railway will run summer special train between Sealdah & Kamakhya. 11 pairs of special train will run as Train No. 03101 / Train No. 03102 Sealdah – Kamakhya – Sealdah Weekly Summer Special during the months of April, May & June 2025.

Train No. 03101 Sealdah – Kamakhya Weekly Summer Special will leave Sealdah on every Friday from 15.04.2025 to 24.06.2025 at 21:40 hrs. to reach Kamakhya at 15:35 hrs. of next day.

Train No. 03102 Kamakhya – Sealdah Weekly Summer Special will leave Kamakhya on every Saturday from 16.04.2025 to 25.06.2025 at 23:15 hrs. to reach Sealdah at 20:00 hrs. of next day. The trains will stop at Bandel, Katwa, Azimganj & Malda Town stations over Eastern Railway jurisdiction enroute in both directions.

Booking of tickets for 03101 Sealdah – Kamakhya Weekly Summer Special will be available on & from 08.04.2025 (Friday) through PRS & Internet.

The train will have Air Conditioned accommodations only.

The train will run with special charge in addition to normal mail / express fare. Concessional booking will not be allowed. Tatkal quota will not be available.

For detailed information regarding timings of halts and composition, passengers may please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in.

Here’s the confirmed and most up-to-date information on the Sealdah ↔ Kamakhya (Guwahati region) Summer AC Special service for 2025, operated under Eastern Railway as an AC Special Fare Summer Special:

🚆 Sealdah ↔ Kamakhya (KYQ) AC Special Fare Summer Special – Train Nos. 03161 / 03162

🔹 03161 – Sealdah → Kamakhya

  • Departs Sealdah at 21:40 hrs on scheduled days in April to July 2025.
  • Runs for approximately 17 h 55 min, covering ~1000 km, arriving at Kamakhya (~15:35 hrs) the next day.
  • Halts at ~11 intermediate stations including Bandel, Katwa, Malda Town, NJP, New Cooch Behar, and New Bongaigaon.
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🔹 03162 – Kamakhya → Sealdah

  • Departs Kamakhya at ~23:15 hrs, arrives in Sealdah by ~22:40 hrs the next day. Runtime is ~23h 25m.
  • Intermediate halts mirror the outbound segment.
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  • Coach composition includes 1A, 2A (4 coaches), 3A (12 coaches), and 2 EOG generator cars—all LHB stock.
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📋 Overview

Direction Train No. Departs Arrives Duration Frequency (2025)
Sealdah → Kamakhya 03161 ~21:40 SDAH ~15:35 KYQ ~17h 55m Weekly on selected dates (Apr–Jul)
Kamakhya → Sealdah 03162 ~23:15 KYQ ~22:40 SDAH ~23h 25m Return runs on corresponding dates
  • Special fare only; caters exclusively to reserved AC travelers. No sleeper or unreserved coaches are available.
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  • Pantry car is not included, though e‑catering is available, particularly from Guwahati stations.
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⚠️ Important Notes & Community Feedback

  • Special trains receive low priority, and significant delays (5–12+ hours) are common due to track congestion and maintenance constraints.
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  • Reddit users strongly advise using special trains only when no regular train alternatives are available:

    “Special trains are… run on best‑effort … they have least priority … expect long delays.”
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✅ Recommended Travel Guidance

  • For faster, more reliable travel consider:
    • Sealdah–New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express (22301/02)
    • Howrah–New Jalpaiguri Shatabdi Express (12041/42)
    • Kanchanjungha Express (13175/76 or 13173/74) — running tri-/quad-weekly with pantry service.
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  • If traveling via the special:
    • Book early due to limited AC availability and high demand.
    • Monitor NTES or IRCTC Live status before boarding—timing may shift.
    • Carry your own food or water due to lack of pantry car.

🧭 Options If You Prefer Regular Trains

  • Kanchanjungha Express: runs 3–4 days weekly; reliable and includes pantry service.
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  • Shatabdi/Vande Bharat services: available between Howrah and North Bengal destinations—fastest and most punctual options.
  • If flexibility allows, book NjP‑bound regular trains and connect onward from there via local options.

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  • A stop-by-stop timetable for Train 03161/62?
  • Fare breakdown by class (1A, 2A, 3A)?
  • Availability comparison or PNR status?
  • Best travel day suggestions based on timetable availability?

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