{"id":2450,"date":"2025-07-30T12:03:42","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T12:03:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=2450"},"modified":"2025-07-30T12:03:42","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T12:03:42","slug":"special-train-between-rameswaram-bhubaneswar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/special-train-between-rameswaram-bhubaneswar\/","title":{"rendered":"Special train between Rameswaram-Bhubaneswar"},"content":{"rendered":"

Special train between Rameswaram-Bhubaneswar<\/strong><\/p>\n

Special train between Rameswaram-Bhubaneswar (Train No. 08495 \/ 08496) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the convenience of passengers, East Coast Railway has decided to run special train between Rameswaram-Bhubaneswar-Rameswaram (Train No. 08495 \/ 08496)<\/p>\n

Train No. 08495 Rameswaram-Bhubaneswar special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 08495 Rameswaram-Bhubaneswar Special train will leave from (Every Sunday) Rameswaram at 08.40 hrs & will reach Bhubaneswar at 18.55 hrs and train running time between the station 34 hour and 15 minutes.<\/p>\n

Train No. 08496 Bhubaneswar-Rameswaram special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Similarly, Train No. 08496 Bhubaneswar -Rameswaram Special train will leave from (Every Friday) Bhubaneswar at 12.00 hrs & will reach Rameswaram at 23.00 hrs and train running time between the station 35 hour and 0 minutes.<\/p>\n

Rameswaram-Bhubaneswar Distance between the station is 1895 Kilometer<\/p>\n

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

Train No. 08495 from Rameswaram-Bhubaneswar special train 25-10-2025 to 29-11-2025<\/p>\n

Train No: 08496 from Bhubaneswar-Rameswaram special train 23-10-2025 to 27-11-2025<\/p>\n

You’re asking about a special train service between Rameswaram and Bhubaneswar<\/strong>. Here’s the most up-to-date verified information:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude86 Special\/Festival Train \u2014 08495X Rameswaram\u2013Bhubaneswar Special Fare Special<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  • Operates weekly<\/strong>, typically on Sunday<\/strong>, as Train No.\u202f08495X<\/strong> from Rameswaram to Bhubaneswar<\/li>\n
  • Departs Rameswaram at 08:50 IST on Sunday<\/strong>, and arrives in Bhubaneswar around 18:10 IST the next day<\/strong>\u2014journey lasts about 33\u202fh\u202f20\u202fmin to 34 hours 15\u202fmin<\/strong> covering a distance of ~1892\u202fkm<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Traverses 26\u201327 intermediate stations<\/strong>, including major halts like Manamadurai, Tiruchchirappalli, Vijayawada, and Visakhapatnam<\/li>\n
  • Classes offered<\/strong> typically include: 2S (Second Seating), Sleeper (SL), AC 3\u2011tier (3A), and AC 2\u2011tier (2A), as indicated by coach compositions on India Rail Info timelines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    \ud83d\udee4\ufe0f Regular Scheduled Service \u2014 18495\/18496 Rameswaram\u2013Bhubaneswar Express<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    • Runs weekly<\/strong> as Train No.\u202f18495<\/strong> (Rameswaram \u2192 Bhubaneswar) on Sunday<\/strong>, and 18496<\/strong> in reverse on Friday<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Departure<\/strong>: 18495 leaves Rameswaram at 08:50 IST on Sunday<\/strong>, arriving in Bhubaneswar around 18:10 IST Monday<\/strong>, covering ~1896\u202fkm in 35 hours<\/strong> (average speed ~55\u202fkm\/h)<\/li>\n
    • Features include pantry car service<\/strong>, LHB coaches, and various classes: 2A, 3A, Sleeper, General Unreserved<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      \ud83d\udd04 Comparison & Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Train Type<\/th>\nTrain No.<\/th>\nDay of Week<\/th>\nDeparture (RMM)<\/th>\nArrival (BBS)<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nDistance<\/th>\nFacilities<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
      Special Fare Special<\/td>\n08495X<\/td>\nSunday<\/td>\n08:50 IST<\/td>\n~18:10 IST (Mon)<\/td>\n~33h\u202f20m \u2013 34h<\/td>\n~1892\u202fkm<\/td>\n2S, SL, 3A, 2A, basic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Regular Express Service<\/td>\n18495<\/td>\nSunday (\u219218496 Friday back)<\/td>\n08:50 IST<\/td>\n~18:10 IST (Mon)<\/td>\n~35h<\/td>\n~1896\u202fkm<\/td>\nPantry car, LHB, all classes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      The special fare train (08495X)<\/strong> is essentially the same route and schedule as the regular express (18495)<\/strong> but designated as a special service\u2014likely activated during higher demand periods or festivals. It usually carries a similar coach set, but may use older or spare rakes and offers no guarantees on punctuality or amenities<\/p>\n

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      \u2139\ufe0f Traveler Tips<\/h2>\n
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      • Punctuality concerns<\/strong>: Special trains often receive the lowest track priority<\/strong>, leading to frequent delays of several hours\u2014occasionally even up to 10+, especially in congested zones<\/li>\n
      • Higher fares<\/strong>: The “special fare” includes a surcharge\u2014ticket prices may be ~10\u201320% higher than the regular express<\/li>\n
      • Coach quality<\/strong>: Specials often use older spare coaches<\/strong> with minimal onboard support; pantry or e\u2011catering may be unavailable\u2014carry your own food and essentials<\/li>\n
      • Compensation<\/strong>: If delayed by more than 3 hours, you may file a TDR<\/strong> for partial refund, though policies vary and not always guaranteed for special trains<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \u2705 Summary<\/h3>\n
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        • 08495X<\/strong> is the special service<\/strong> variant of the regular 18495 Rameswaram\u2013Bhubaneswar Express<\/strong>, both departing Rameswaram at 08:50 IST Sunday<\/strong> and arriving in Bhubaneswar around 18:10 IST Monday<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
        • It covers roughly 1,892\u202fkm in 33\u201335 hours<\/strong> with similar halts and coach travel classes.<\/li>\n
        • While booking the special may be easier during peak times, expect higher fare, uncertain punctuality, and basic onboard conditions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Would you like help with PNR status<\/strong>, live running updates<\/strong>, or booking alternatives<\/strong> for this journey?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          Special train between Rameswaram-Bhubaneswar Special train between Rameswaram-Bhubaneswar (Train No. 08495 \/ 08496) time table, route, frequency and fare For the convenience of passengers, East Coast Railway has decided to run special train between Rameswaram-Bhubaneswar-Rameswaram (Train No. 08495 \/ 08496) Train No. 08495 Rameswaram-Bhubaneswar special train Train No. 08495 Rameswaram-Bhubaneswar 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-2450","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\/2450","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=2450"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2450\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2450"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2450"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2450"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}