02842 Chennai Beach to Shalimar Special

Running days and dates

Sat · 24 Oct · 1 runs

• 24 Oct

Questions about train 02842

When does train 02842 run?

Train 02842 runs on Sat from 24 October 2026 to 24 October 2026 — 1 running date in this period, as published by Indian Railways.

What time does 02842 leave Chennai Beach and reach Shalimar?

It departs Chennai Beach at 06:00 and arrives at Shalimar at 13:45 (day 2), a journey of 31h 45m over 1,667 km.

Which stations does 02842 stop at?

18 stations: Chennai Beach, Gudur Jn, Vijayawada Jn, Rajamundry, Duvvada, Vizianagram Jn, Srikakulam Road, Palasa, Brahmapur, Khurda Road Jn, Bhubaneswar, Naraj Marathapur, Jajpur K Road, Bhadrakh, Balasore, Kharagpur Jn, Santragachi Jn, Shalimar.

Is 02842 a festival special?

Indian Railways lists 02842 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 02842?

Yes. "Plan your journey" opens YaatriGan's search with Chennai Beach → Shalimar and the next run date filled in; the plan checks live availability, fares and confirmation chances for this train and every alternative.