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Special train · Dussehra, Diwali & Chhath 2026 · TRST
08854 Ayodhya Cantt to Ambikapur Special
AYC-ABKP SPECIAL
23:30 → 23:30 (+1) · 24h · 992 km Fri · 18 Sep – 2 Oct 8 stations
Plan your journey nowNext run: 18 Sep
Train 08854 AYC-ABKP SPECIAL is a special train from Ayodhya Cantt (AYC) to Ambikapur (ABKP). It runs on Fri from 18 September 2026 to 2 October 2026 (2 published runs), departing Ayodhya Cantt at 23:30 and reaching Ambikapur at 23:30 on day 2 — 24h for 992 km, with 8 stations including Varanasi, Prayagraj Chheoki, Satna, Katni, Shahdol.
08854 timetable: every stop from Ayodhya Cantt to Ambikapur
| Station | Code | Arrives | Departs | Day | Km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayodhya Cantt | AYC | — | 23:30 | 1 | 0 |
| Varanasi | BSB | 03:30 | 03:40 | 2 | 226 |
| Prayagraj Chheoki | PCOI | 08:15 | 08:20 | 2 | 382 |
| Satna | STA | 12:25 | 12:30 | 2 | 551 |
| Katni | KTE | 14:00 | 14:05 | 2 | 650 |
| Shahdol | SDL | 17:55 | 18:00 | 2 | 775 |
| Bijuri | BJRI | 20:00 | 20:05 | 2 | 863 |
| Ambikapur | ABKP | 23:30 | — | 2 | 992 |
Running days and dates
Fri · 18 Sep – 2 Oct · 2 runs
- 18 Sep
- 2 Oct
Questions about train 08854
- When does train 08854 run?
- Train 08854 runs on Fri from 18 September 2026 to 2 October 2026 — 2 running dates in this period, as published by Indian Railways.
- What time does 08854 leave Ayodhya Cantt and reach Ambikapur?
- It departs Ayodhya Cantt at 23:30 and arrives at Ambikapur at 23:30 (day 2), a journey of 24h over 992 km.
- Which stations does 08854 stop at?
- 8 stations: Ayodhya Cantt, Varanasi, Prayagraj Chheoki, Satna, Katni, Shahdol, Bijuri, Ambikapur.
- Is 08854 a festival special?
- Indian Railways lists 08854 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 08854?
- Yes. "Plan your journey" opens YaatriGan's search with Ayodhya Cantt → Ambikapur and the next run date filled in; the plan checks live availability, fares and confirmation chances for this train and every alternative.