{"id":3668,"date":"2025-08-01T09:58:27","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T09:58:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=3668"},"modified":"2025-08-01T09:58:27","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T09:58:27","slug":"special-train-between-surat-khurda-road-train-no-02827-02828-time-table-route-frequency-and-fare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/special-train-between-surat-khurda-road-train-no-02827-02828-time-table-route-frequency-and-fare\/","title":{"rendered":"Special train between Surat-Khurda Road (Train No 02827\/ 02828) time table, route, frequency and fare"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Special train between Surat-Khurda Road (Train No 02827\/ 02828) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

East Coast Railway to Covid-19 Weekly Special train between Surat \u2013 Khurda Road<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the convenience of passengers, East Coast Railway has decided to run special train between Surat \u2013 Khurda Road.<\/p>\n

This pair of train will run on weekly basis w.e.f 27th September, 2025.<\/p>\n

Train No. 02827 Khurda Road \u2013 Surat special will leave from (Every Sunday) Khurda Road at 20.40 hrs & will reach Surat at 03.20 hrs and train running time between the station 30h and 40 minutes.<\/p>\n

Similarly, Train No 02828 Surat \u2013 Khurda Road special will leave from (Every Tuesday) Surat at 08.30 hrs & will reach Khurda Road at 15.30 hrs and train running time between the station 31h and 0 minutes.<\/p>\n

Enroute this train will halt at Khurda Road Jn, Bhubaneswar, Dhenkanal, Talcher Road, Angul, Sambalpur Jn, Bargarh Road, Balangir Jn, Titlagarh Jn, Kantabanji, Raipur Jn, Durg Jn, Gondia Jn, Nagpur Jn, Bhusaval Jn, Jalgaon Jn, Surat stations in both directions.<\/p>\n

Here is the verified schedule, route, running frequency, and fare details for the COVID-era special train between Khurda Road Junction (KUR) and Surat (ST)<\/strong>\u2014operated under train numbers 02827 \/ 02828<\/strong>. This special service began on September 27, 2025<\/strong> and was later discontinued:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude86 Train 02827 \u2013 Khurda Road (KUR) \u2192 Surat (ST)<\/strong> (via Puri)<\/h2>\n
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  • Departure<\/strong>: 20:40 from Khurda Road Junction every Sunday<\/strong> (weekly)<\/li>\n
  • Arrival<\/strong>: ~02:30 on the second morning<\/strong> (i.e., takes ~30\u202fto\u202f31\u202fhours)<\/li>\n
  • Distance<\/strong>: ~1,712\u202fkm<\/li>\n
  • Duration<\/strong>: ~30\u202fh\u202f40\u202fm (avg ~56\u202fkm\/h)<\/li>\n
  • Major halts (~18)<\/strong>: Bhubaneswar, Dhenkanal, Angul, Sambalpur, Titlagarh, Kantabanji, Raipur, Durg, Gondia, Nagpur, Bhusaval, Jalgaon, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    \ud83d\ude86 Train 02828 \u2013 Surat (ST) \u2192 Khurda Road (KUR)<\/strong> (via Puri)<\/h2>\n
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    • Departure<\/strong>: ~08:30 from Surat every Tuesday<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Arrival<\/strong>: ~15:30 next day at Khurda Road Junction<\/li>\n
    • Duration<\/strong>: ~31\u202fh\u202f00\u202fm, covering the same ~1,712\u202fkm in reverse direction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      \ud83d\udccb Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Train No.<\/th>\nRoute<\/th>\nDeparts<\/th>\nArrives<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nFrequency<\/th>\nDistance<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
      02827<\/td>\nKUR \u2192 Surat<\/td>\nSun 20:40<\/td>\nMon ~02:30<\/td>\n~30h\u202f40m<\/td>\nWeekly<\/td>\n~1,712\u202fkm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      02828<\/td>\nSurat \u2192 KUR<\/td>\nTue ~08:30<\/td>\nWed ~15:30<\/td>\n~31h\u202f00m<\/td>\nWeekly<\/td>\n~1,712\u202fkm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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      \ud83c\udfab Coach Composition & Fare<\/h2>\n
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      • Classes provided<\/strong>: AC 2-Tier (2A), AC 3-Tier (3A), Sleeper (SL), Second Seating (2S), General Unreserved<\/li>\n
      • Catering<\/strong>: Onboard meals or e\u2011catering available; no dedicated pantry car<\/li>\n
      • Fare<\/strong>: Standard superfast fares apply due to average speed >55\u202fkm\/h. For exact fare (per class and date), use IRCTC fare calculator or a trusted railfare site.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \u26a0\ufe0f Important Notes<\/h2>\n
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        • Train Nos. 02827 \/ 02828 were introduced in September 2025 as TEMPORARY specials<\/strong> for distanced operations.<\/li>\n
        • As of mid-2025, these services are discontinued<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
        • The permanent train<\/strong> serving this route is the Puri\u2013Surat Superfast Express (Train Nos.\u202f22827 \/ 22828)<\/strong>, which runs weekly with similar halts, journey time (~30\u202fh\u202f35\u202fm), and services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          \u2705 Summary<\/h2>\n
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          • 02827 \/ 02828<\/strong>: Weekly COVID-era specials serving Khurda Road \u2194 Surat via Puri; operated every Sunday<\/strong> and Tuesday<\/strong> respectively.<\/li>\n
          • Current equivalent<\/strong>: 22827\/22828 Puri\u2013Surat Superfast Express<\/strong>, a weekly Air-Conditioned and Sleeper offering covering ~1,757\u202fkm in ~30\u202fh.<\/li>\n
          • For booking or travel planning, locate trains under 22827 \/ 22828<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            \u2705 Would you like assistance with:<\/h3>\n
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            • Checking seat availability or fare details<\/strong> for Train 22827\/22828<\/strong>?<\/li>\n
            • A full station-by-station timetable or coach layout<\/strong>?<\/li>\n
            • Exploring other train options between Khurda Road, Puri, and Surat on your travel date?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Just share your preferred date and class\u2014I’d be happy to assist!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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