{"id":2894,"date":"2025-07-31T00:59:02","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T00:59:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=2894"},"modified":"2025-07-31T00:59:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T00:59:02","slug":"special-train-between-pune-howrah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/special-train-between-pune-howrah\/","title":{"rendered":"Special train between Pune-Howrah"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Special train between Pune-Howrah<\/strong><\/p>\n

Special train between Pune-Howrah (Train No. 02221 \/ 02222) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the convenience of passengers, South Eastern Railway has decided to run special train between Pune-Howrah-Pune (Train No. 02221 \/ 02222)<\/p>\n

Train No. 02221 Pune-Howrah special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 02221 Pune-Howrah Special train will leave from (Every Mon, Sat) Pune at 15.15 hrs & will reach Howrah at 19.50 hrs and train running time between the station 28 hour and 35 minutes.<\/p>\n

Train No. 02222 Howrah-Pune special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Similarly, Train No. 02222 Howrah-Pune Special train will leave from (Every Thurs, Sat) Howrah at 08.20 hrs & will reach Pune at 11.45 hrs and train running time between the station 27 hour and 25 minutes.<\/p>\n

Pune-Howrah Distance between the station is 2014 Kilometer<\/p>\n

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

Train No. 02221 from Pune-Howrah special train will commence from 17-10-2025<\/p>\n

Train No: 02222 from Howrah-Pune special train will commence from 15-10-2025<\/p>\n

Timings, Composition and Halts: Same as the regular train No. 12221\/ 12222 except Daund<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the most up\u2011to\u2011date information on the Pune \u2192 Howrah Special Train services<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude84 1. Pune\u2013Howrah AC Special (Train No. 02221<\/strong>)<\/h2>\n
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  • Route<\/strong>: Pune Junction (PUNE) \u2192 Howrah Junction (HWH)<\/li>\n
  • Departure<\/strong>: ~15:15 (from Pune)<\/li>\n
  • Arrival<\/strong>: ~20:15 next day (at Howrah)<\/li>\n
  • Journey<\/strong>: ~2,020\u202fkm in 28\u202fh\u202f35\u202fmin<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Frequency<\/strong>: Twice weekly<\/strong> \u2014 Mondays and Saturdays<\/li>\n
  • Halts<\/strong>: ~7 intermediate stops only<\/li>\n
  • Classes<\/strong>: AC\u202f1st (1A), AC\u202f2\u2011tier (2A), AC\u202f3\u2011tier (3A) only<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    \ud83e\udded 2. Other Related Trains (Regular & Special)<\/h2>\n

    \u2022 Pune\u2013Howrah Duronto Express (12221 \/ 12222)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    • Fully AC, no intermediate commercial stops except technical halts<\/li>\n
    • Covers ~2,020\u202fkm in about 28\u202fh\u202f35\u202fmin<\/strong> (12221) and 27\u202fh\u202f25\u202fmin<\/strong> on return (12222)<\/li>\n
    • Frequency<\/strong>: Twice a week (Monday & Saturday from Pune; Thursday & Saturday for return)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \u2022 Azad Hind Express (12129 \/ 12130)<\/h3>\n
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      • Superfast Express<\/strong>, daily service<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Covers ~2,014\u202fkm in approximately 32\u202fh<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Offers AC\u202f2\u2011tier, AC\u202f3\u2011tier, Sleeper & Unreserved classes<\/li>\n
      • Non-AC fare special train but regular service<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \ud83d\udccb Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
        Train No.<\/th>\nService Type<\/th>\nDays<\/th>\nDep (PUNE)<\/th>\nArr (HWH)<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nDistance<\/th>\nAC Classes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
        02221<\/strong><\/td>\nPune\u2013Howrah AC Special<\/td>\nMon, Sat<\/td>\n~15:15<\/td>\n~20:15 (Day 2)<\/td>\n~28\u202fh\u202f35\u202fmin<\/td>\n~2,020\u202fkm<\/td>\n1A, 2A, 3A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        12221<\/strong><\/td>\nPune\u2013Howrah Duronto Express<\/td>\nMon, Sat<\/td>\n~15:15<\/td>\n~19:50 (approx.)<\/td>\n~28\u202fh\u202f35\u202fmin<\/td>\n~2,020\u202fkm<\/td>\n1A, 2A, 3A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        12129<\/strong><\/td>\nAzad Hind Express (Daily)<\/td>\nAll Days<\/td>\n~10:40\u201318:35 (varies)<\/td>\n~next night\/Morning<\/td>\n~31\u201332\u202fh<\/td>\n~2,014\u202fkm<\/td>\n2A, 3A, SL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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        \ud83d\udcb0 Approx. Fares (AC classes, subject to change)<\/h2>\n
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        • 1A<\/strong>: \u20b95,000\u2013\u20b96,500<\/li>\n
        • 2A<\/strong>: \u20b93,500\u2013\u20b94,200<\/li>\n
        • 3A<\/strong>: \u20b92,600\u2013\u20b93,200<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Exact fares depend on the date, availability, and class. Please confirm via IRCTC or trusted booking platforms.<\/p>\n

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          \u2139\ufe0f Additional Notes<\/h2>\n
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          • Train 02221<\/strong> is specially designated with AC\u2011only coaches and runs only twice a week<\/strong>. Typically operated as an AC Duronto\u2011type special fare train<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
          • Duronto (12221\/12222)<\/strong> is a scheduled fully-AC service with minimal stops. It may face cancellations or schedule shifts<\/strong> due to track works\u2014check news around April\u2011June 2025 for disruptions.<\/li>\n
          • Azad Hind Express (12129\/12130)<\/strong> is the daily, more frequent non\u2011AC & AC mix<\/strong> alternative with lower average speed but consistent service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            \u2705 Recommendation Tips<\/h2>\n
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            • If you need AC accommodation on specific days (Mon\/Sat)<\/strong>, use 02221 Pune\u2013Howrah AC Special<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
            • For AC comfort on a scheduled regular service<\/strong>, consider Duronto Express (12221\/12222)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
            • If travel flexibility or daily frequency<\/strong> is key and AC is optional, Azad Hind Express<\/strong> is reliable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              Would you like a station\u2011by\u2011station timetable for any specific train<\/strong>, fare breakdown by class, or seat availability for your travel date?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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