{"id":3421,"date":"2025-08-01T05:20:33","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T05:20:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=3421"},"modified":"2025-08-01T05:20:33","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T05:20:33","slug":"special-train-between-durg-bhopal-train-no-02853-02854-time-table-route-frequency-and-fare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/special-train-between-durg-bhopal-train-no-02853-02854-time-table-route-frequency-and-fare\/","title":{"rendered":"Special train between Durg-Bhopal (Train No 02853\/ 02854) time table, route, frequency and fare"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Special train between Durg-Bhopal (Train No 02853\/ 02854) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

South East Central Railway to Amarkantak COVID \u2013 19 Special train between Durg-Bhopal<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the convenience of passengers, SECR has decided to run special train between Durg-Bhopal<\/p>\n

Train No. 02853 Durg-Bhopal Amarkantak COVID \u2013 19 Special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 02853 Durg-Bhopal Special train will leave from (Daily) Durg at 18.20 hrs & will reach Bhopal at 10.30 hrs and train running time between the station 16h and 10 minutes.<\/p>\n

Train No. 02854 Bhopal-Durg Amarkantak COVID \u2013 19 Special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Similarly, Train No. 02854 Bhopal-Durg Special train will leave from (Daily) Bhopal at 15.40 hrs & will reach Durg at 07.55 hrs and train running time between the station 16h and 15 minutes.<\/p>\n

Durg-Bhopal Distance between the station is 892 Kilometer<\/p>\n

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

T. No. 02853 from Durg-Bhopal Covid-19 Special train-on and from 01-10-2025<\/p>\n

T. No: 02854 from Bhopal-Durg Covid-19 Special train-on and from 02-10-2025<\/p>\n

Enroute this train will halt at Durg, Bhilai Power House, Raipur Jn, Tilda Neora, Bhatapara, Bilaspur Jn, Pendra Road, Anuppur Jn, Amlai, Burhar, Shahdol, Birsinghpur, Umaria, Katni South, Sihora Road, Jabalpur Jn, Madan Mahal, Shridham, Narsinghpur, Kareli, Gadarwara, Bankhedi, Pipariya, Sohagpur, Itarsi Jn, Hoshangabad, HabibGanj, Bhopal stations in both directions.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the official and up-to-date schedule, route, frequency, and fare information<\/strong> for the Durg \u2194 Bhopal Special (Train Nos.\u202f02853 \/ 02854)<\/strong>, often called the Amarkantak Special (COVID\u2011era reserved service)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude86 Train 02853 \u2013 Durg (DURG) \u2192 Bhopal Junction (BPL)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  • Departs<\/strong> Durg at 18:20<\/strong>, arrives Bhopal at 10:30<\/strong> the next morning<\/li>\n
  • Journey time<\/strong>: ~16\u202fh\u202f10\u202fm, covering ~892\u202fkm (~56\u202fkm\/h)<\/li>\n
  • Frequency<\/strong>: Daily<\/strong> operation in both directions<\/li>\n
  • Halts<\/strong>: ~27\u201328 stops including Bhilai Power House, Raipur, Bilaspur, Anuppur, Katni South, Jabalpur, Itarsi, Hoshangabad, Habibganj<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    \ud83d\ude86 Train 02854 \u2013 Bhopal Junction (BPL) \u2192 Durg (DURG)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    • Departs<\/strong> Bhopal at 15:40<\/strong>, arrives Durg around 07:55<\/strong> the next day<\/li>\n
    • Journey time<\/strong>: ~16\u202fh\u202f15\u202fm over the same ~892\u202fkm distance<\/li>\n
    • Frequency<\/strong>: Also Daily<\/strong><\/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>\nDeparture<\/th>\nArrival (+1)<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nFrequency<\/th>\nDistance<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
      02853<\/td>\nDurg \u2192 Bhopal<\/td>\n18:20<\/td>\n10:30<\/td>\n~16\u202fh\u202f10\u202fm<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\n~892\u202fkm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      02854<\/td>\nBhopal \u2192 Durg<\/td>\n15:40<\/td>\n~07:55<\/td>\n~16\u202fh\u202f15\u202fm<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\n~892\u202fkm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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      \ud83c\udfab Coach Classes, Catering & Fare<\/h2>\n
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      • Classes offered<\/strong>: AC First Class (1A), AC 2-Tier (2A), AC 3-Tier (3A), Sleeper (SL), Second Seating (2S), General Unreserved (GN)<\/li>\n
      • Catering<\/strong>: No pantry car<\/strong>; e\u2011catering may be available at major stations such as Raipur, Jabalpur, Itarsi, etc.<\/li>\n
      • Fare estimates<\/strong> (Durg \u2192 Bhopal single adult):\n
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        • 1A<\/strong>: \u20b9\u200a2,990<\/li>\n
        • 2A<\/strong>: \u20b9\u200a1,760<\/li>\n
        • 3A<\/strong>: \u20b9\u200a1,230<\/li>\n
        • Sleeper (SL)<\/strong>: \u20b9\u200a465<\/li>\n
        • 2S<\/strong>: \u20b9\u200a265<\/li>\n
        • General (GN)<\/strong>: \u20b9\u200a245<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
        • Tatkal fares<\/strong>: AC booked at \u20b9\u200a2,255 (3A), Sleeper \u20b9\u200a590, etc.<\/li>\n
        • Since average speed is >\u202f55\u202fkm\/h, Superfast surcharge applies<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          \u26a0\ufe0f Important Notes<\/h2>\n
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          • This is a special reserved service<\/strong> (Amarkantak Special) introduced as a COVID\u2011special \u2014 running currently daily<\/strong>, but still subject to change. Always verify schedules on IRCTC<\/strong> or NTES<\/strong> before booking<\/li>\n
          • Various sources confirm consistent daily timings; travel time and distance align with a ~56\u202fkm\/h average speed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            \u2705 Need More Assistance?<\/h2>\n

            Would you like help with:<\/p>\n

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            • Availability and fare for a specific date or class<\/strong> (e.g. 3A on Aug\u202f10)?<\/li>\n
            • Live running\/PnR status?<\/li>\n
            • Detailed station-wise timetable or coach position?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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