{"id":2867,"date":"2025-07-31T00:48:15","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T00:48:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=2867"},"modified":"2025-07-31T00:48:15","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T00:48:15","slug":"special-train-between-gaya-chennai-egmore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/special-train-between-gaya-chennai-egmore\/","title":{"rendered":"Special train between Gaya-Chennai Egmore"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Special train between Gaya-Chennai Egmore<\/strong><\/p>\n

Special train between Gaya-Chennai Egmore (Train No. 02389 \/ 02390) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the convenience of passengers, East Central Railway special train between Gaya- Chennai Egmore<\/p>\n

Train No. 02389 Gaya- Chennai Egmore special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 02389 Gaya- Chennai Egmore Special train will leave from (Every Sunday) Gaya at 05.35 hrs & will reach Chennai Egmore at 20.45 hrs and train running time between the station 39h and 10 minutes.<\/p>\n

Train No. 02390 Chennai Egmore-Gaya special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Similarly, Train No. 02390 Chennai Egmore-Gaya Special train will leave from (Every Tue) Chennai Egmore at 07.00 hrs & will reach Gaya at 22.00 hrs and train running time between the station 39h and 0 minutes.<\/p>\n

Gaya- Chennai Egmore Distance between the station is 2345 Kilometer<\/p>\n

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

Train No. 02389 from Gaya- Chennai Egmore special train will commence from 25-10-2025 to 29-11-2025<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the most current and accurate information regarding regular and special-seasonal services between Gaya Junction (GAYA)<\/strong> and Chennai Egmore (MS)<\/strong> (sometimes via Chennai Central after Jan 2021)<\/em>:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude84 Regular Weekly Superfast Express \u2014 Train\u202f12389 \/ 12390<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  • 12389 (Gaya \u2192 Chennai Egmore):<\/strong> Departs Gaya early Sunday morning (~05:35)<\/strong> and arrives Chennai around 20:45<\/strong> next day, completing ~2,348\u202fkm in about 39\u202fh 10\u202fm<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • 12390 (Return):<\/strong> Departs Chennai Egmore on Tuesday around 07:00<\/strong>, arriving at Gaya by ~22:00<\/strong> the next day (\u2248\u202f38\u202fh 40\u202fm) \ue202turn0search12\ue202turn0search1\ue202turn0search3\ue202turn0search10\ue202turn0search6\ue201.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Features & Amenities:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Classes: AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier, Sleeper, General<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Includes a Pantry Car<\/strong>, e\u2011catering<\/strong>, LHB coaches<\/strong>, and reserved seating options.<\/li>\n
    • Shares rake with the daily Mahabodhi Express (12397\/98) for operational efficiency \ue202turn0search14\ue202turn0search12\ue202turn0search7\ue201.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      \ud83d\ude82 Festival Special Service \u2014 Train\u202f02389 \/ 02390 (Special Fare)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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      • Ran during the October\u2013November 2020 Puja season<\/strong>, operating weekly<\/strong>:\n
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        • 02389 (Gaya \u2192 Chennai Egmore):<\/strong> Departed Sundays at 05:35<\/strong>, arriving Chennai ~20:45<\/strong> (~39\u202fh 10\u202fm).<\/li>\n
        • 02390 (Reverse):<\/strong> Departed Tuesdays from Chennai at 07:00<\/strong>, arriving Gaya around 22:00<\/strong> (~39\u202fh) \ue202turn0search2\ue202turn0search11\ue202turn0search5\ue201.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          \u26a0\ufe0f Important Limitations:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • Only Tatkal\/general quotas available<\/strong>; no pantry services even though listed with a pantry coach.<\/li>\n
          • Utilized older COVID-time spare rakes<\/strong>, deprioritized in the timetable.<\/li>\n
          • This special run has not operated since 2025<\/strong> and is not scheduled for 2025<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            \ud83d\udcca Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            Feature<\/th>\nRegular 12389\/90<\/strong><\/th>\nSpecial 02389\/90<\/strong> (Seasonal, 2020 only)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
            Frequency<\/strong><\/td>\nWeekly (Sun from Gaya, Tue return)<\/td>\nSeasonal only (2020 runs)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Duration<\/strong><\/td>\n~39\u202fh 10\u202fm \/ ~38\u202fh 40\u202fm<\/td>\n~39\u202fh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Classes Available<\/strong><\/td>\n2A, 3A, Sleeper, General (reserved)<\/td>\nSame, but under general\/Tatkal only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Pantry \/ Catering<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2714 Pantry Car + e\u2011catering<\/td>\n\u274c No catering (despite listed coach)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Coach & Punctuality<\/strong><\/td>\nLHB rake, high priority, regular timetable adherence<\/td>\nOlder Covid-era rake, low priority, frequently delayed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Operational Status (2025)<\/strong><\/td>\nActive & reliable<\/strong><\/td>\nNot running \/ not scheduled<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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            \ud83e\udded Travel Tip & Recommendation<\/h2>\n
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            • Always opt for 12389\/12390<\/strong> (Gaya\u2013Chennai Weekly Superfast Express)\u2014provides reserved seating, pantry service, reliability, and better overall travel experience.<\/li>\n
            • Avoid 02389\/90<\/strong> unless it is officially reintroduced for a future festival\u2014such trains carry higher fare, limited reliability, and no guaranteed amenities.
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              \u2705 What You Can Do<\/h2>\n
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              • I can check seat availability or current fares<\/strong> for train 12389\/12390 on your preferred travel date.<\/li>\n
              • If you’re planning to travel during festival seasons (e.g. Diwali, Durga Puja in late 2025), I can also monitor IRCTC or Eastern Railway announcements<\/strong> for any potential reactivation of 02389\/90 type special trains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Would you like assistance saving a travel date or checking live availability\/fare?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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