{"id":2443,"date":"2025-07-30T12:02:13","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T12:02:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=2443"},"modified":"2025-07-30T12:02:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T12:02:13","slug":"special-train-between-sambalpur-banaras","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/special-train-between-sambalpur-banaras\/","title":{"rendered":"Special train between Sambalpur-Banaras"},"content":{"rendered":"

Special train between Sambalpur-Banaras<\/strong><\/p>\n

Special train between Sambalpur-Banaras (Train No. 08311 \/ 08312) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the convenience of passengers, East Coast Railway has decided to run special train between Sambalpur-Banaras-Sambalpur (Train No. 08311 \/ 08312)<\/p>\n

Train No. 08311 Sambalpur-Banaras special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 08311 Sambalpur-Banaras Special train will leave from (Every Sun, Wed) Sambalpur at 13.10 hrs & will reach Banaras at 09.25 hrs and train running time between the station 20 hour and 15 minutes.<\/p>\n

Train No. 08312 Banaras-Sambalpur special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Similarly, Train No. 08312 Banaras -Sambalpur Special train will leave from (Every Sun, Wed) Banaras at 15.00 hrs & will reach Sambalpur at 11.05 hrs and train running time between the station 20 hour and 5 minutes.<\/p>\n

Sambalpur-Banaras Distance between the station is 897 Kilometer<\/p>\n

Date of Commencement of Service:<\/p>\n

Train No. 08311 from Sambalpur-Banaras special train 21-10-2025 to 29-11-2025<\/p>\n

Train No: 08312 from Banaras-Sambalpur special train 22-10-2025 to 30-11-2025<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the latest verified information about the special train service between Sambalpur (SBP) and Banaras (BSBS\/Varanasi Junction)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude86 Sambalpur \u2013 Banaras Special Fare Special<\/strong> (Train No.\u202f08311\/08312)<\/h2>\n
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  • Train No. 08311<\/strong> runs from Sambalpur Junction to Banaras<\/strong>, and 08312<\/strong> operates in the reverse direction ([turn0search3]\ue202turn0search1\ue201).<\/li>\n
  • The special service runs twice a week<\/strong> \u2014 on Sunday and Wednesday<\/strong> from Sambalpur at 13:05 IST<\/strong>, arriving at Banaras at around 09:25 IST the next day<\/strong> (~20\u202fhours 20\u202fminutes journey covering ~897\u202fkm) ([turn0search3]\ue202turn0search1\ue202turn0search4\ue201).<\/li>\n
  • Return (08312)<\/strong> departs Banaras at ~15:00 IST and reaches Sambalpur around 11:05 IST next day ([turn0search3]\ue202turn0search4\ue201).<\/li>\n
  • Halts<\/strong>: Approximately 27 stops<\/strong>, including key junctions like Jharsuguda, Rourkela, Ranchi, Dehri-on-Sone, and Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction ([turn0search4]\ue202turn0search1\ue201).<\/li>\n
  • Classes Available<\/strong>: Covers 2S (Second Seating), Sleeper (SL), AC 3\u2011tier (3A), AC 2\u2011tier (2A)<\/strong> ([turn0search1]\ue202turn0search4\ue201).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    \ud83d\udee4\ufe0f Regular Scheduled Service \u2014 Sambalpur\u2011Varanasi Express (18311\/18312)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    • Train No. 18311<\/strong> (Sambalpur \u2192 Varanasi) and 18312<\/strong> for the return trip. Operates twice weekly<\/strong> on Sunday and Wednesday<\/strong>, similar to the special fare schedule ([turn0search9]\ue202turn0search7\ue201).<\/li>\n
    • Departure<\/strong>: 13:05 IST from Sambalpur \u2192 Arrival<\/strong>: ~09:00 IST in Varanasi (~20h journey, ~897\u202fkm) ([turn0search9]\ue202turn0search7\ue201).<\/li>\n
    • Same set of halts and similar classes offered (2A, 3A, SL) ([turn0search7]\ue202turn0search9\ue201).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      \ud83d\udd0d Comparison & Context<\/h2>\n
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      • The special fare service (08311\/08312)<\/strong> is essentially the same route and schedule<\/strong> as the regular 18311\/18312 Express<\/strong>, using the same timings and halts.<\/li>\n
      • It covers roughly 897\u202fkm<\/strong> in about 20h 20m to 20h 30m<\/strong> with average speed around 44\u202fkm\/h<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      • The special fare may be introduced during festive periods or peak demand<\/strong> and can have slightly higher fares<\/strong>, limited onboard services, or lower coach priority due to COVID\u2011reserved rake usage ([turn0search1]\ue202turn0search3\ue202turn0reddit20\ue202turn0reddit24\ue201).<\/li>\n
      • Special trains often run with lower operational priority<\/strong>, increasing chances of delays or reduced amenities<\/strong> (e.g. lack of pantry service, older coaches) ([turn0reddit20]\ue202turn0reddit24\ue201).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \ud83e\uddfe Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
        Service Type<\/th>\nTrain No.<\/th>\nDays<\/th>\nDep (SBP)<\/th>\nArr (BSBS)<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nDistance<\/th>\nClasses<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
        Special Fare Special<\/td>\n08311 \/ 08312<\/td>\nSun, Wed<\/td>\n13:05<\/td>\n~09:25 next day<\/td>\n~20\u202fh 20\u202fm<\/td>\n~897\u202fkm<\/td>\n2S, SL, 3A, 2A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Regular Express<\/td>\n18311 \/ 18312<\/td>\nSun, Wed<\/td>\n13:05<\/td>\n~09:00\u201309:25<\/td>\n~20\u202fh<\/td>\n~897\u202fkm<\/td>\n2A, 3A, SL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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        \u2139\ufe0f Traveler Tips<\/h2>\n
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        • \ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Booking & Fares<\/strong>: Confirm before booking\u2014special fares can be higher and seat availability may differ.<\/li>\n
        • \u23f3 Delay Risk<\/strong>: Specials get low track priority; expect possible delays and lower reliability ([turn0reddit24]\ue201).<\/li>\n
        • \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Onboard Facilities<\/strong>: Pantry, e-catering, or linen service may be limited or unavailable.<\/li>\n
        • \u2705 For updated running status or PNR check<\/strong>, consult IRCTC<\/strong> or trusted live-tracking platforms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          Would you like help checking live running status<\/strong>, PNR status<\/strong>, or alternate routes<\/strong> (e.g. via Bhubaneswar or Varanasi)?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          Special train between Sambalpur-Banaras Special train between Sambalpur-Banaras (Train No. 08311 \/ 08312) time table, route, frequency and fare For the convenience of passengers, East Coast Railway has decided to run special train between Sambalpur-Banaras-Sambalpur (Train No. 08311 \/ 08312) Train No. 08311 Sambalpur-Banaras special train Train No. 08311 Sambalpur-Banaras Special train will leave from […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[70,194,196,19],"tags":[69,195,207,197,20],"class_list":["post-2443","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-east-coast-railway","category-festivals-special-trains","category-puja-special-trains","category-special-trains","tag-east-coast-railway","tag-festivals-special-trains","tag-puja-special-train-2020","tag-puja-special-trains","tag-special-trains"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2443","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2443"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2443\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2443"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2443"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2443"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}