{"id":3087,"date":"2025-07-31T03:32:54","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T03:32:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=3087"},"modified":"2025-07-31T03:32:54","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T03:32:54","slug":"special-train-between-mgr-chennai-central-bhubaneswar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/special-train-between-mgr-chennai-central-bhubaneswar\/","title":{"rendered":"Special train between MGR Chennai Central \u2013 Bhubaneswar"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Special train between Bhubaneswar-MGR Chennai Central<\/strong><\/p>\n

Special train between Bhubaneswar-MGR Chennai Central (Train No. 02839 \/ 02840) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the convenience of passengers, East Coast Railway has decided to run special train between Bhubaneswar-MGR Chennai Central-Bhubaneswar (Train No. 02839 \/ 02840)<\/p>\n

Train No. 02839 Bhubaneswar-MGR Chennai Central special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 02839 Bhubaneswar-MGR Chennai Central Special train will leave from (Every Thursday) Bhubaneswar at 12.00 hrs & will reach MGR Chennai Central at 08.55 hrs and train running time between the station 20 hour and 55 minutes.<\/p>\n

Train No. 02840 MGR Chennai Central-Bhubaneswar special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Similarly, Train No. 02840 MGR Chennai Central-Bhubaneswar Special train will leave from (Every Friday) MGR Chennai Central at 21.10 hrs & will reach Bhubaneswar at 17.25 hrs and train running time between the station 20 hour and 15 minutes.<\/p>\n

Bhubaneswar-MGR Chennai Central Distance between the station is 1225 Kilometer<\/p>\n

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

Train No. 02839 from Bhubaneswar-MGR Chennai Central special train 22-10-2025 to 26-11-2025<\/p>\n

Train No: 02840 from MGR Chennai Central-Bhubaneswar special train 23-10-2025 to 27-11-2025<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the current situation on special train services between M.G.R. Chennai Central (MAS) and Bhubaneswar (BBS)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude86 1. Special\u2011Fare \/ Festival Specials<\/h2>\n

\u2022 Train No. 02840 \/ 02840X \u2013 Chennai Central \u2192 Bhubaneswar Weekly Superfast Special Fare Special<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • Operated historically as a festival or special fare service<\/strong>, departing MAS at ~10:00\u202fAM and arriving BBS the next day at ~05:55\u202fAM, covering ~1,225\u202fkm in ~19\u202fh 55\u202fm with 19 stops<\/li>\n
  • Service was introduced around late 2025 but is listed as \u201cCovid special trains are being phased out”<\/strong>, with no evidence of current operation in 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \u2022 Train Nos. 06107 \/ 06108 \u2013 Chennai Egmore \u2194 Bhubaneswar Summer Special<\/strong> (exactly Egmore, not Chennai Central)<\/h3>\n
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    • Ran in May\u2013June 2025<\/strong> on select dates, departing Egmore at ~10:30\u202fAM and arriving BBS ~06:30\u202fAM next day (~20h), including AC, sleeper, pantry and general coaches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \u27a1\ufe0f No evidence of any active special train directly between Chennai Central and Bhubaneswar<\/strong> currently.<\/p>\n

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      \ud83d\udd01 2. Regular Services (currently operational)<\/h2>\n

      \u2022 12829 \/ 12830 \u2013 Bhubaneswar\u2013Chennai Central Express (Superfast)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      • Operates weekly<\/strong>:\n
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        • 12829<\/strong> departs Chennai Central on Fridays at ~10:00\u202fAM<\/strong>, arrives Bhubaneswar the next day ~05:55\u202fAM<\/strong>, covering ~1,223\u202fkm in ~19h 55m<\/li>\n
        • 12830<\/strong> runs from Bhubaneswar on Thursdays at ~12:00\u202fPM<\/strong>, arriving Chennai Central ~08:55\u202fAM next day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
        • Offers 2A, 3A, Sleeper & second seating<\/strong>, includes a pantry car<\/strong>, modern LHB coaches<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          \u2022 Other direct services include:<\/h3>\n
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          • 12842 Coromandel Express<\/strong> \u2013 Daily service passing Bhubaneswar, between Shalimar & Chennai Central; covers ~1,223\u202fkm in ~19h 15m<\/li>\n
          • 22808 \/ 22807 Shri G.N. Express<\/strong> etc. \u2013 AC Express that link Chennai Central and Santragachi via Bhubaneswar (bi\u2011weekly), though not a direct Chennai\u2011Bhubaneswar special route, but useful if overlap interests you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            \ud83d\udcca Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            Service Type<\/th>\nTrain No.<\/th>\nFrequency<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nAC Classes<\/th>\nStatus<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
            Special Fare Special<\/td>\n02840 \/ 02840X<\/td>\nWeekly (festival)<\/td>\n~19h 55m<\/td>\nMixed<\/td>\nDiscontinued<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Summer Special from Egmore<\/td>\n06107 \/ 06108<\/td>\nLimited (~2024)<\/td>\n~20h<\/td>\nMixed<\/td>\nNo longer running<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Superfast Express<\/td>\n12829 \/ 12830<\/td>\nWeekly<\/td>\n~19h 55m<\/td>\n2A, 3A, SL, 2S<\/td>\nOperational<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Coromandel Express<\/td>\n12842<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\n~19h 15m<\/td>\nMultiple including AC<\/td>\nOperational<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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            \u2705 Recommendation<\/h2>\n

            Since no active special train service currently runs directly between Chennai Central and Bhubaneswar<\/strong>, the weekly Superfast Express (12829\/12830)<\/strong> is the most reliable way to travel, offering reserved AC and sleeper options plus pantry service.<\/p>\n

            If you’re open to alternatives, the daily Coromandel Express (12842)<\/strong> is slightly faster and includes AC classes\u2014though it serves beyond Bhubaneswar, so you\u2019d board and disembark accordingly.<\/p>\n

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            \u2139\ufe0f Travel Tips<\/h2>\n
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            • Special trains<\/strong> are generally unreliable: subject to frequent delays or abrupt cancellations, and limited durations; users on Reddit often report delays of 5\u201310+ hours or cancellations, especially for specials<\/li>\n
            • It’s best to plan using scheduled regular trains<\/strong>, especially if you have fixed travel dates and need confirmed reservations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              Would you like help checking seat availability<\/strong>, fare details<\/strong>, or departure\/arrival timing<\/strong> on the 12829\/12830 Superfast Express<\/strong> or the Coromandel Express (12842)<\/strong> for a specific date?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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