{"id":724,"date":"2025-07-29T16:29:03","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T16:29:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=724"},"modified":"2025-07-29T16:29:03","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T16:29:03","slug":"humsafar-special-trains-between-patna-banaswadi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/humsafar-special-trains-between-patna-banaswadi\/","title":{"rendered":"Humsafar Special Trains between Patna \u2013 Banaswadi"},"content":{"rendered":"

Humsafar Special Trains between Patna \u2013 Banaswadi<\/strong><\/p>\n

Humsafar Special Train between Patna \u2013 Banaswadi (Train No. 03253 \/ 03254) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

RUNNING OF HUMSAFAR SUPERFAST EXPRESS SPECIAL TRAIN BETWEEN PATNA AND BANASWADI<\/p>\n

It is decided to run Train No. 03253 \/ 03254 Patna \u2013 Banaswadi \u2013 Patna Humsafar Superfast Express special as detailed below:-<\/p>\n

Train No. 03253 Patna \u2013 Banaswadi<\/strong> Weekly Humsafar Superfast Express Special will depart from Patna 20:25 hrs on every Thursday and arrive Banaswadi at 17:00 hrs on the respective Saturday with effect commencing journey from Patna from 11.02.2025 to until further advice.<\/p>\n

Enroute the train will arrive \/ depart Ara \u2013 21:01 \/ 21:03 hrs, Buxar \u2013 21:46 \/ 21:48 hrs, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhaya \u2013 23:45 \/ 23:55 hrs, Prayagraj Chheoki \u2013 02:05 \/ 02:10 hrs, Satna \u2013 05:10 \/ 05:15 hrs, Katni \u2013 06:30 \/ 06:35 hrs, Jabalpur \u2013 08:00 \/ 08:10 hrs, Pipariya \u2013 10:13 \/ 10:15 hrs, Itarasi \u2013 12:25 \/ 12:35 hrs, Betul \u2013 14:08 \/ 14:10 hrs, Nagpur \u2013 16:50 \/ 16:55 hrs, Chandrapur \u2013 19:43 \/ 19:45 hrs, Balharshah \u2013 21:10 \/ 21:15 hrs, Warangal \u2013 00:18 \/ 00:20 hrs, Vijayawada \u2013 03:45 \/ 03:55 hrs, Gudur \u2013 08:18 \/ 08:20 hrs, Perambur \u2013 10:40 \/ 10:45 hrs, Katpadi \u2013 12:30 \/ 12:50 hrs, Jolapettai \u2013 14:08 \/ 14:10 hrs and Krishnarajapuram \u2013 16:24 \/ 16:25 hrs.<\/p>\n

In the return direction Train No. 03254 Banaswadi \u2013 Patna<\/strong> Weekly Humsafar Superfast Express Special will depart from Banaswadi 13:50 hrs on every Sunday and arrive Patna at 10:10 hrs on the respective Tuesday with effect commencing journey from Banaswadi from 14.02.2025 to until further advice.<\/p>\n

Enroute the train will arrive \/ depart Krishnarajapuram \u2013 14:09 \/ 14:10 hrs, Jolapettai \u2013 16:25 \/ 16:30 hrs, Katpadi \u2013 17:40 \/ 17:45 hrs, Arakkonam \u2013 18:55 \/ 19:00 hrs, Perambur \u2013 20:05 \/ 20:10 hrs, Vijayawada \u2013 02:30 \/ 02:40 hrs, Warangal \u2013 05:23 \/ 05:25 hrs, Balharshah \u2013 10:00 \/ 10:05 hrs, Chandrapur \u2013 10:23 \/ 10:25 hrs, Nagpur \u2013 13:05 \/ 13:10 hrs, Betul \u2013 15:40 \/ 15:42 hrs, Itarasi \u2013 18:40 \/ 18:50 hrs, Pipariya \u2013 19:43 \/ 19:45 hrs, Jabalpur \u2013 22:30 \/ 22:40 hrs, Katni \u2013 23:50 \/ 23:55 hrs, Satna \u2013 01:15 \/ 01:20 hrs, Prayagraj Chheoki \u2013 04:22 \/ 04:27 hrs, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhaya \u2013 07:03 \/ 07:13 hrs, Buxar \u2013 08:18 \/ 08:20 hrs and Ara \u2013 08:58 \/ 09:00 hrs.<\/p>\n

The train will have a composition of 18 coaches comprising of 16 AC 3 \u2013 Tier Coaches and 2 Luggage cum Brake \u2013 Vans with Generator.<\/p>\n

All the norms of the State and Central Government regarding Covid-19 including social distancing, sanitization etc., should must be followed in the trains and at the Railway stations. The train will have fully reserved service.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the latest confirmed information on the Humsafar Express Special service between Patna and Banaswadi<\/strong> (Bengaluru area), operated under train numbers 03253\/03254<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude86 Overview: Patna\u2013Banaswadi Humsafar SF Special (03253 \/ 03254)<\/h2>\n
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  • Train No. 03253<\/strong>: Patna Junction \u2192 Banaswadi\n
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    • Departure<\/strong>: Thursday at 20:25<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Arrival<\/strong>: Saturday at 17:00<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Journey time<\/strong>: ~44\u202fh\u202f35\u202fmin<\/strong> covering ~2,692\u202fkm (average speed ~60\u202fkm\/h<\/em>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Train No. 03254<\/strong>: Banaswadi \u2192 Patna Junction\n
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      • Departure<\/strong>: Sunday at 13:50<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Arrival<\/strong>: Tuesday at 10:10<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Journey time<\/strong>: ~44\u202fh\u202f20\u202fmin<\/strong> (~2,698\u202fkm<\/em>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • Frequency<\/strong>: Weekly special service<\/strong>, \u201cuntil further advice\u201d (has been running since February\u2013March 2025)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \ud83d\ude89 Route & Major Halts (22 Stops Total)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
        Major Station<\/th>\nTypical Arrival \/ Departure<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
        Patna Junction (PNBE)<\/td>\nOrigin (Thu 20:25)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Ara, Buxar<\/td>\nThu night<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya (DDU)<\/td>\nThu night<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Prayagraj Chheoki, Satna<\/td>\nFri early morning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Jabalpur, Itarsi, Nagpur<\/td>\nFri\/early Sat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Chandrapur, Balharshah<\/td>\nSat early morning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Warangal, Vijayawada<\/td>\nSat overnight<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Gudur, Perambur<\/td>\nSat morning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Katpadi, Jolarpettai<\/td>\nSat afternoon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Krishnarajapuram \u2192 Banaswadi (BAND)<\/td>\nSat around 17:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

        Detailed schedule and halts are available in Train enquiries and timetable sources<\/p>\n

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        \ud83c\udfab Train Composition & Onboard Amenities<\/h2>\n
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        • Coach formation: 18 LHB coaches<\/strong> \u2014 16 AC 3-tier<\/strong> + 2 Luggage\/Brake Vans<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Amenities standard for Humsafar Express trains:\n
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          • LED display panels, GPS-based information system<\/li>\n
          • Bio-toilets, CCTV surveillance, vending machines (tea\/coffee), multiple charging points, fire detection & suppression systems<\/li>\n
          • 3-tier AC sleeping berths throughout the journey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            \u26a0\ufe0f Operational Insights from Passengers<\/h2>\n
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            • As with many special Humsafar trains<\/strong>, passengers report:
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              \u201cthey are all ‘special’ trains and run 12\u201315 hours late<\/em> \u2026 I never even think of booking tickets on special trains\u201d\u00a0\u201cThis supposed special Humsafar express \u2026 is late for more than\u202f7\u202fhours or so \u2026 currently it\u2019s stopped at a random station\u2026\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n

            • These reports reflect lower operational priority<\/strong> for specials compared to regular express trains \u2192 may lead to significant delays or rescheduling<\/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<\/th>\nJourney Time<\/th>\nFrequency<\/th>\nClass<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
              03253<\/strong><\/td>\nPatna \u2192 Banaswadi<\/td>\nThu 20:25<\/td>\nSat 17:00<\/td>\n~44\u202fh\u202f35\u202fm<\/td>\nWeekly<\/td>\n3A only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              03254<\/strong><\/td>\nBanaswadi \u2192 Patna<\/td>\nSun 13:50<\/td>\nTue 10:10<\/td>\n~44\u202fh\u202f20\u202fm<\/td>\nWeekly<\/td>\n3A only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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              \u2705 Tips for Travelers<\/h2>\n
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              1. Book early<\/strong> via IRCTC, as AC 3-tier seats fill up quickly due to limited frequency.<\/li>\n
              2. Expect possible delays<\/strong>\u2014special trains are frequently prioritized below regular services.<\/li>\n
              3. Use NTES<\/strong>, InstaRail<\/strong>, or Railmadad<\/strong> for real-time running status updates\u2014especially while onboard.<\/li>\n
              4. Consider alternatives like regular Humsafar (22353\/22354 via SMVT Bengaluru)<\/strong> or other express services if on-time arrival is critical.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                Would you like info on ticket fares, equivalent regular trains, or availability for your travel date? Let me know!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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