{"id":3008,"date":"2025-07-31T02:15:29","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T02:15:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=3008"},"modified":"2025-07-31T02:15:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T02:15:29","slug":"special-train-between-bhavnagar-asansol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/special-train-between-bhavnagar-asansol\/","title":{"rendered":"Special train between Bhavnagar \u2013 Asansol"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Special train between Bhavnagar \u2013 Asansol<\/strong><\/p>\n

Special train between Bhavnagar-Asansol (Train No. 02941 \/ 02942) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the convenience of passengers, Western Railway special train between Bhavnagar \u2013 Asansol<\/p>\n

Train No. 02941 Bhavnagar \u2013 Asansol special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 02941 Bhavnagar \u2013 Asansol Special train will leave from (Every Tuesday) Bhavnagar at 17.30 hrs & will reach Asansol at 10.25 hrs and train running time between the station 40h and 55 minutes.<\/p>\n

Train No. 02942 Asansol-Bhavnagar special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Similarly, Train No. 02942 Asansol-Bhavnagar Special train will leave from (Every Thursday) Asansol at 19.45 hrs & will reach Bhavnagar at 11.10 hrs and train running time between the station 39h and 25 minutes.<\/p>\n

Bhavnagar \u2013 Asansol Distance between the station is 2323 Kilometer<\/p>\n

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

Train No. 02941 from Bhavnagar \u2013 Asansol special train from 20-10-2025<\/p>\n

Train No: 02942 from Asansol \u2013 Bhavnagar special train from 22\u201310-2025<\/p>\n

Enroute this train will halt at Songadh,Dhola, Botad, Joravarnagar, Viramgam, Ahmedabad, Nadiad, Vadodara, Dahod, Ratlam, Shamgarh, Bhawani Mandi, Ramganj Mandi, Kota, Sawai Madhopur, Gangapur City, Agra Fort, Tundla, Kanpur Central, Prayagraj, Dd Upadhyaya, Bhabua Rd, Sasaram, Dehri o\u00adn Son, Anugrah Narayan, Gaya, Koderma, Parasnath and Dhanbad stations in both directions.<\/p>\n

This train comprises of AC 2Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class and Second class seating coaches.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the latest verified information on the special AC\u2011tagged (or special fare) train service between Bhavnagar Terminus (BVC) and Asansol Junction (ASN)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude86 02941 \/ 02942 \u2013 Parasnath Special (Festival \/ Special\u2011Fare Train)<\/em><\/h2>\n
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  • Train 02941 (BVC \u2192 ASN):<\/strong>\n
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    • Runs weekly on Tuesdays<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Departs Bhavnagar<\/strong> at 17:45<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Arrives Asansol<\/strong> at 10:05<\/strong> on Day 3<\/strong> (~40\u202fh\u202f20\u202fmin for ~2,311\u202fkm)<\/li>\n
    • Stops: ~30 halts including Ahmedabad, Kota, Agra Fort, Prayagraj, Gaya, Dhanbad, Dhanbad prior to Asansol \ue202turn0search1\ue202turn0search9\ue202turn0search12\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Train 02942 (ASN \u2192 BVC)<\/strong>\n
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      • Runs weekly on Thursdays<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Departs Asansol<\/strong> ~19:45, arrives Bhavnagar<\/strong> ~11:10 next day (~39\u202fh\u202f25\u202fmin)<\/li>\n
      • Coach composition: AC 2\u2011tier (2A), AC 3\u2011tier (3A), Sleeper (SL), Second Seating (2S) \ue202turn0search2\ue202turn0search1\ue202turn0search12\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \ud83d\udccb Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
        Train No.<\/th>\nDirection<\/th>\nFrequency<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nAC Classes<\/th>\nPantry \/ Catering<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
        02941<\/strong><\/td>\nBVC \u2192 ASN<\/td>\nTuesday<\/td>\n~40\u202fh\u202f20\u202fmin<\/td>\n2A, 3A + SL, 2S<\/td>\nNo pantry, no guarantee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        02942<\/strong><\/td>\nASN \u2192 BVC<\/td>\nThursday<\/td>\n~39\u202fh\u202f25\u202fmin<\/td>\nSame<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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        \ud83d\udfe2 Important Details & Advice<\/h2>\n
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        • This is a special-fare service<\/strong>, often running during festivals or seasonal demand, and may not operate every year.<\/li>\n
        • Lower operational priority<\/strong>: special trains frequently face delays, cancellation risks, and run with older ICF coaches. Passenger reports highlight delays up to 12+ hours and poor amenities \ue202turn0reddit21\ue202turn0reddit22\ue202turn0reddit18\ue201.<\/li>\n
        • Crew & coach quality may vary<\/strong>: older stock, minimal maintenance, limited facilities are common on such services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          \u2705 Recommendation<\/h2>\n
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          • If you’re looking for scheduled, dependable service with AC classes<\/strong>, consider the regular Parasnath Express (Train Nos. 12941\/12942)<\/strong>:\n
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            • Identical route and timing, but fully regularized<\/strong>, using modern LHB rake, offering 2A, 3A, SL & General<\/strong>, with catering options \ue202turn0search12\ue202turn0search9\ue202turn0search6\ue201.<\/li>\n
            • Valid on the same day (Tuesday from BVC) and more reliable overall.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              \ud83d\udcca Parasnath Express vs Special Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
              Feature<\/th>\n02941 Special<\/em><\/th>\n12941 Parasnath Express<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
              Frequency<\/td>\nWeekly (Tue from BVC)<\/td>\nWeekly (Tue from BVC)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Coach Stock<\/td>\nICF, older rake<\/td>\nLHB modern rake<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Operational Reliability<\/td>\nLow priority, delays<\/td>\nHigher priority, better timing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Pantry \/ Catering<\/td>\nLikely unavailable<\/td>\nOnboard \/ e\u2011catering available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Fare Consistency<\/td>\nDynamic, higher<\/td>\nStandard superfast fares<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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              Would you like a station\u2011by\u2011station timetable<\/strong>, fare breakdown per class<\/strong>, or help checking seat availability or booking details<\/strong> for either of these services on your travel dates?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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