{"id":2673,"date":"2025-07-31T13:45:34","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T13:45:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=2673"},"modified":"2025-07-31T13:45:34","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T13:45:34","slug":"special-train-between-howrah-puducherry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/special-train-between-howrah-puducherry\/","title":{"rendered":"Special train between Howrah-Puducherry"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Special train between Howrah-Puducherry<\/strong><\/p>\n

Special train between Howrah-Puducherry (Train No. 02867 \/ 02868) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the convenience of passengers, South Eastern Railway has decided to run special train between Howrah-Puducherry-Howrah (Train No. 02867 \/ 02868)<\/p>\n

Train No. 02867 Howrah-Puducherry special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 02867 Howrah-Puducherry Special train will leave from (Every Mon) Howrah at 23.30 hrs & will reach Puducherry at 08.50 hrs and train running time between the station 33 hour and 20 minutes.<\/p>\n

Train No. 02868 Puducherry-Howrah special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Similarly, Train No. 02868 Puducherry-Howrah Special train will leave from (Every Wed) Puducherry at 12.45 hrs & will reach Howrah at 22.40 hrs and train running time between the station 33 hour and 55 minutes.<\/p>\n

Howrah-Puducherry Distance between the station is 1921 Kilometer<\/p>\n

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

Train No. 02867 from Howrah-Puducherry special train 18-10-2025 to 29-11-2025<\/p>\n

Train No: 02868 from Puducherry-Howrah special train 21-10-2025 to 02-12-2025<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the most up-to-date information on special and regular services between Howrah Junction (HWH) and Puducherry (PDY)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude86 1. Special Fare Festival Train \u2014 Train 02867 \/ 02868<\/em><\/h2>\n
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  • Train 02867 \u2013 Howrah \u2192 Puducherry Special (Festival Fare)<\/strong>\n
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    • Operates once weekly<\/strong> (typically Sunday night depart<\/strong> from Howrah at 23:30<\/strong>), covering roughly 1,920\u202fkm in ~32\u202fh\u202f15\u202fmin<\/strong>, arriving Puducherry around 07:45<\/strong> the third day<\/li>\n
    • Classes: 2A, 3A, Sleeper, 2S (no 1A or pantry service)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Train 02868 \u2013 Puducherry \u2192 Howrah Special Fare<\/strong>\n
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      • The return segment runs weekly (typically Wednesday)<\/strong>, departing Puducherry ~14:15 and arriving Howrah in the evening (~23:25 next day)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        \u26a0\ufe0f Note:<\/strong> 02867\/02868 are special, low\u2011priority, special fare trains<\/strong> introduced during peak travel seasons (e.g., Puja, Diwali, summer peaks). Their schedules are not permanent<\/strong> and may only run in select years.<\/p>\n

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        \ud83d\ude84 2. Regular Weekly Service \u2014 Howrah\u2013Puducherry Superfast Express (12867 \/ 12868)<\/em><\/h2>\n
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        • Train 12867 \u2013 Howrah \u2192 Puducherry<\/strong>\n
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          • Scheduled every Sunday night at 23:20\u201323:30<\/strong>, covering ~1,917\u202fkm over ~33\u202fh\u202f20\u202fmin. Arrives at 07:45<\/strong> on Tuesday morning<\/li>\n
          • Offers classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, Sleeper, General & pantry onboard<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
          • Train 12868 \u2013 Puducherry \u2192 Howrah<\/strong>\n
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            • Departs Puducherry Wednesdays around 14:15<\/strong>, arriving Howrah by ~23:45 next day. Frequency is weekly<\/strong><\/li>\n
            • Coach composition includes full reserved classes and pantry facilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              \ud83d\udccb Quick Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
              Service Type<\/th>\nTrain No.<\/th>\nDays<\/th>\nTravel Time<\/th>\nClasses<\/th>\nCatering<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
              Festival Special<\/strong><\/td>\n02867 \/ 02868<\/td>\nSun (\u2192)\/Wed (\u2190)<\/td>\n~32\u202fh\u202f15\u202fm<\/td>\n2A, 3A, SL, 2S<\/td>\nNot included<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Regular Weekly<\/strong><\/td>\n12867 \/ 12868<\/td>\nSun (\u2192)\/Wed (\u2190)<\/td>\n~33\u202fh\u202f20\u202fm<\/td>\n1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, General<\/td>\nPantry available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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              \ud83d\udca1 Travel Notes & Tips<\/h2>\n
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              • 12867\/12868<\/strong> is the only reliable weekly train<\/strong> between Howrah and Puducherry, offering full amenities and ticketing ease.<\/li>\n
              • The 02867\/02868 specials<\/strong> operate only during special travel peaks<\/strong> and may not run every year. They have limited services and seat availability.<\/li>\n
              • Recent updates indicate that 12867\/12868 now have an experimental stop at Kovvur<\/strong> starting March 2025, reflecting service enhancements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                \u2705 Recommendations:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                • Opt for 12867\/12868<\/strong> for confirmed reservations, catering, and predictable scheduling.<\/li>\n
                • Monitor IRCTC or South Eastern Railway notices<\/strong> two to six weeks before peak periods (e.g. Puja, Diwali, summer) to check if 02867\/02868<\/strong> are scheduled.<\/li>\n
                • Need help checking fare and seat availability or exploring alternatives for reserved travel? I\u2019m happy to assist with date-specific planning!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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