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Special train · Dussehra, Diwali & Chhath 2026 · TRST
08853 Ambikapur to Ayodhya Cantt Special
ABKP-AYC SPECIAL
13:40 → 14:30 (+2) · 48h 50m · 997 km Wed · 16 Sep – 30 Sep 8 stations
Plan your journey nowNext run: 16 Sep
Train 08853 ABKP-AYC SPECIAL is a special train from Ambikapur (ABKP) to Ayodhya Cantt (AYC). It runs on Wed from 16 September 2026 to 30 September 2026 (2 published runs), departing Ambikapur at 13:40 and reaching Ayodhya Cantt at 14:30 on day 3 — 48h 50m for 997 km, with 8 stations including Shahdol, Katni, Satna, Prayagraj Chheoki, Banaras.
08853 timetable: every stop from Ambikapur to Ayodhya Cantt
| Station | Code | Arrives | Departs | Day | Km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambikapur | ABKP | — | 13:40 | 1 | 0 |
| Bijuri | BJRI | 17:00 | 17:05 | 1 | 129 |
| Shahdol | SDL | 19:05 | 19:10 | 1 | 217 |
| Katni | KTE | 22:30 | 22:35 | 1 | 342 |
| Satna | STA | 00:05 | 00:10 | 2 | 440 |
| Prayagraj Chheoki | PCOI | 03:45 | 03:50 | 2 | 610 |
| Banaras | BNRS | 09:10 | 09:00 | 3 | 769 |
| Ayodhya Cantt | AYC | 14:30 | — | 3 | 997 |
Running days and dates
Wed · 16 Sep – 30 Sep · 2 runs
- 16 Sep
- 30 Sep
Questions about train 08853
- When does train 08853 run?
- Train 08853 runs on Wed from 16 September 2026 to 30 September 2026 — 2 running dates in this period, as published by Indian Railways.
- What time does 08853 leave Ambikapur and reach Ayodhya Cantt?
- It departs Ambikapur at 13:40 and arrives at Ayodhya Cantt at 14:30 (day 3), a journey of 48h 50m over 997 km.
- Which stations does 08853 stop at?
- 8 stations: Ambikapur, Bijuri, Shahdol, Katni, Satna, Prayagraj Chheoki, Banaras, Ayodhya Cantt.
- Is 08853 a festival special?
- Indian Railways lists 08853 as a special (temporary) service running in the Dussehra, Diwali & Chhath 2026 season; its name does not state an occasion, so we do not add one.
- Can I check seats on 08853?
- Yes. "Plan your journey" opens YaatriGan's search with Ambikapur → Ayodhya Cantt and the next run date filled in; the plan checks live availability, fares and confirmation chances for this train and every alternative.