{"id":2164,"date":"2025-07-30T09:52:39","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T09:52:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=2164"},"modified":"2025-07-30T09:52:39","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T09:52:39","slug":"special-train-between-gorakhpur-kolkata","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/special-train-between-gorakhpur-kolkata\/","title":{"rendered":"Special train between Gorakhpur-Kolkata"},"content":{"rendered":"

Special train between Gorakhpur-Kolkata<\/strong><\/p>\n

Special train between Gorakhpur-Kolkata (Train No. 05049 \/ 05050) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

Special train between Kolkata-Gorakhpur (Train No. 05047 \/ 05048<\/a>) \u2014 Click Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Special train between Kolkata-Gorakhpur (Train No. 05051 \/ 05052<\/a>) \u2014 Click Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Eastern Railway Puja, Diwali, Dussehra, Chhath Puja and Festival Special Trains Full List \u2014 Click Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 05050 Gorakhpur-Kolkata Festival Special will leave Gorakhpur at 8.00 hrs. on every Wednesday & Saturday between 21.10.2025 & 28.11.2025 (12 trips) to reach Kolkata at 4.45 hrs. on the next day<\/p>\n

Train No. 05049 Kolkata-Gorakhpur Festival Special will leave Kolkata at 14.30 hrs. on every Sunday & Wednesday between 21.10.2025 & 29.11.2025 (12 trips) to reach Gorakhpur at 9.45 hrs. on the next day.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the most up-to-date information on special trains between Sealdah (SDAH) and Agartala (AGTL)<\/strong>, plus your recommended regular options:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude86 Special Train (0xxxx-Series)<\/h2>\n

03173 \/ 03174 \u2013 Sealdah\u202f\u2194\u202fAgartala Kanchanjungha Special (via Dankuni)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • Operated as a seasonal special fare train<\/strong>, running on Sun, Tue, Thu, Fri<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • 03173<\/strong> departs Sealdah at 06:35\u202fAM<\/strong>, arrives Agartala ~5:55\u202fPM next day (~1,551\u202fkm in ~35h\u202f20m)<\/li>\n
  • 03174<\/strong> is the return leg, leaving Agartala ~08:05\u202fAM and reaching Sealdah at ~7:25\u202fPM the next day.<\/li>\n
  • Classified as a COVID-reserved or festival special<\/strong>, these trains typically run on ICF\/COV rakes<\/strong> and are known for delays or cancellations<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    \u2705 Regular Scheduled Trains (Reliable & Preferred)<\/h2>\n

    13173 \/ 13174 \u2013 Sealdah \u2194 Sabroom Kanchanjungha Express (via Agartala)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    • 13173<\/strong> departs Sealdah and reaches Sabroom (via Agartala); 13174<\/strong> reverses.<\/li>\n
    • Runs four days a week<\/strong> with full classes: AC\u202f2-tier, 3-tier, Sleeper, and General<\/strong>, LHB coaches, and stable schedules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      12501 \/ 12502 \u2013 Kolkata \u2194 Agartala Garib Rath Express<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      • Operates weekly<\/strong>, covers ~1,564\u202fkm in ~31\u202fh\u202f30\u202fm (12501) and ~30\u202fh\u202f55\u202fm (12502)<\/li>\n
      • All-AC 3-tier economy configuration, onboard catering included. Became a permanent weekly train in July 2024.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \ud83d\udcca Comparison Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
        Train No.<\/th>\nType<\/th>\nFrequency<\/th>\nRoute<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nClass Types<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
        03173\/74<\/strong><\/td>\nSeasonal Special<\/td>\n4 days\/week<\/td>\nSDAH \u2194 AGTL<\/td>\n~35h\u202f20m<\/td>\n2A,3A, SL (festival special)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        13173\/74<\/strong><\/td>\nRegular Express<\/td>\n4 days\/week<\/td>\nSDAH \u2194 Sabroom via AGTL<\/td>\n~35h\u202f20m<\/td>\n2A,3A, SL, GN (regular)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        12501\/02<\/strong><\/td>\nGarib Rath Express (AC only)<\/td>\nWeekly<\/td>\nKOAA \u2194 AGTL<\/td>\n~31h\u201131h\u202f30m<\/td>\nAC\u202f3E only (economy)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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        \ud83d\udd0d Why Choose Regular Trains Over Specials<\/h2>\n
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        • Special trains<\/strong> like 03173\/74<\/strong> have lower operational priority<\/strong>, making them more prone to delays\u2014from 5 to 12+ hours\u2014or sudden cancellations.<\/li>\n
        • Regular trains<\/strong> like 13173\/74 Kanchanjungha Express<\/strong> and 12501\/02 Garib Rath Express<\/strong> offer better punctuality, coach quality, and predictable runs<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
        • Garib Rath 12501\/02<\/strong> is the fastest<\/strong>, fully AC option; the Kanchanjungha Express<\/strong> provides flexible class options and higher frequency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          \ud83e\udded Recommendation<\/h2>\n
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          • Avoid booking the special train (03173\/74)<\/strong> unless absolutely necessary (e.g., no availability on regular trains).<\/li>\n
          • Prefer 13173\/74 Kanchanjungha Express<\/strong> or 12501\/02 Agartala Garib Rath Express<\/strong> for a reliable journey.<\/li>\n
          • Before booking a special train, check recent running status<\/strong> (via IRCTC or WhereIsMyTrain) to assess delays or cancellations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            Would you like me to check seat availability or fare options<\/strong> for 13173\/74<\/strong> or 12501\/02<\/strong> on your travel date? I can also track the status<\/strong> of the special train should it reappear around festival or peak seasons.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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