{"id":3149,"date":"2025-07-31T03:46:06","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T03:46:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=3149"},"modified":"2025-07-31T03:46:06","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T03:46:06","slug":"ac-special-train-between-shalimar-secunderabad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/ac-special-train-between-shalimar-secunderabad\/","title":{"rendered":"AC Special train between Shalimar \u2013 Secunderabad"},"content":{"rendered":"
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AC Special train between Shalimar \u2013 Secunderabad<\/strong><\/p>\n

AC Special train between Shalimar-Secunderabad (Train No. 02773 \/ 02774) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

South Central Railway special train between Shalimar \u2013 Secunderabad<\/p>\n

For the convenience of passengers, SCR has decided to run special train between Shalimar \u2013 Secunderabad<\/p>\n

Train No. 02773 Shalimar \u2013 Secunderabad special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 02773 Shalimar \u2013 Secunderabad Special train will leave from (Every Wednesday) Shalimar at 16.05 hrs & will reach Secunderabad at 18.30 hrs and train running time between the station 26h and 25minutes.<\/p>\n

Train No. 02774 Secunderabad-Shalimar special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Similarly, Train No. 02774 Secunderabad-Shalimar Special train will leave from (Every Tuesday) Secunderabad at 05.40 hrs & will reach Shalimar Jn at 09.05 hrs and train running time between the station 27h and 25minutes.<\/p>\n

Shalimar \u2013 Secunderabad Distance between the station is 1574 Kilometer<\/p>\n

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

Train No. 02773 from Shalimar \u2013 Secunderabad special train will commence from 14-10-2025<\/p>\n

Train No: 02774 from Secunderabad \u2013 Shalimar special train will commence from 13-10-2025<\/p>\n

Enroute, these special trains will stop at Warangal, Rayanapadu, Rajahmundry, Samalkot, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam Rd, Berhampur, Khurda Rd, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Balasore, Kharagpur and Santragachi stations in both the directions.<\/p>\n

These special trains will consist of AC First Class, II Tier AC, III Tier AC Coaches.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the most accurate and up-to-date information about the AC\u2011tagged special\/service train between Shalimar (Kolkata) and Secunderabad (SC)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude82 AC Special-Fare Train: 02773 \/ 02774 \u2013 Shalimar \u2194 Secunderabad AC SF Special<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\ud83d\udd01 Schedule & Route (Weekly)<\/h3>\n
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  • 02773 (Shalimar \u2192 Secunderabad)<\/strong>\n
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    • Runs every Wednesday<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Departs Kolkata Shalimar at 16:10<\/strong>, arrives Secunderabad at 18:00<\/strong> next day<\/li>\n
    • Total journey:<\/strong> ~25\u202fh\u202f50\u202fmin over ~1,576\u202fkm with 16 stops<\/strong>, average speed ~61\u202fkm\/h \ue202turn0search0\ue202turn0search1\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • 02774 (Secunderabad \u2192 Shalimar)<\/strong>\n
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      • Runs every Tuesday<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Departs 03:55<\/strong>, arrives Shalimar at 06:50<\/strong> next morning (~26\u202fh\u202f55\u202fmin) \ue202turn0search4\ue202turn0search8\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        \ud83d\ude86 Classes & Composition<\/h3>\n
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        • AC First Class (1A), AC 2-tier (2A), AC 3-tier (3A); no sleeper or general coaches<\/li>\n
        • Operates using COVID\u2011reserved or special AC rake<\/strong> provided by South Central Railway \ue202turn0search0\ue202turn0search2\ue202turn0search13\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          \u26a0\ufe0f Key Cautions<\/h3>\n
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          • This is a 0\u2011series special\u2011fare train<\/strong>, meaning low operational priority<\/strong>, frequent delays, potential cancellations, older coach stock, and no pantry car (only e\u2011catering). Reddit users caution:
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            \u201cSpecial trains run on \u2018best effort\u2019\u2026 expect delays of 6\u201312h or more.\u201d \ue202turn0reddit17\ue202turn0reddit23\ue201<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            \ud83d\ude84 Reliable Regular All\u2011AC Alternative: 12773 \/ 12774 \u2013 Shalimar\u2013Secunderabad AC Superfast Express<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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            • Operates on exact same route with better reliability<\/strong><\/li>\n
            • 12773 departs Shalimar at ~16:05<\/strong>, arrives Secunderabad at 18:00 next day (~25\u202fh\u202f55\u202fm)<\/strong><\/li>\n
            • 12774<\/strong> reverse departs Secunderabad at ~03:55<\/strong>, arrives Shalimar at ~06:50<\/strong> next day (~26\u202fh\u202f55\u202fm) \ue202turn0search13\ue202turn0search5\ue202turn0search8\ue201<\/li>\n
            • Coach Composition<\/strong>: 1A, 2A, 3A in LHB coaches; onboard catering and e-catering available; higher priority and better service consistency than special train. \ue202turn0search13\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              \ud83d\udcca Quick Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
              Feature<\/th>\n02773\/74 Special<\/strong><\/th>\n12773\/74 Regular AC SF<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
              Frequency<\/td>\nWeekly (Wed\/Thu)<\/td>\nWeekly (same days)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Journey Duration<\/td>\n~25h\u202f50m \/ ~26h\u202f55m<\/td>\n~25h\u202f55m \/ ~26h\u202f55m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              AC Classes<\/td>\n1A, 2A, 3A (all reserved)<\/td>\nSame; LHB rake<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Pantry \/ Catering<\/td>\n\u274c No pantry, e\u2011catering optional<\/td>\n\u2705 On-board + e\u2011catering available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Priority & Coach Quality<\/td>\nLow priority, older stock<\/td>\nHigh priority, modern LHB coaches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Reliability<\/td>\nUnpredictable<\/td>\nBetter punctuality and service<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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              \u2705 Recommendation<\/h2>\n
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              • Unless 02773\/74 special<\/strong> is specifically active<\/strong> for your travel and there\u2019s no alternative<\/strong>, it’s safer to opt for 12773\/12774 AC Superfast Express<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
              • It offers the same schedule, AC-only accommodation<\/strong>, but with better service, higher priority, and catering facilities<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
              • If required, you can safely book 12773\/74 knowing it departs\/waits the same timetable window as the special.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                Would you like:<\/p>\n

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                • \ud83d\udd52 A station-by-station timetable<\/strong> for either 02773 or 12773?<\/li>\n
                • \ud83d\udcb0 Fare estimates by class<\/strong> for your planned travel date?<\/li>\n
                • \u2705 Help checking seat availability or booking details<\/strong>?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Happy to help further!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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