Passengers travelling between Hyderabad and West Bengal have another reason to celebrate.
To meet the rising travel demand, South Central Railway has extended the Charlapalli–Shalimar Weekly Special Train service until September 2026.
The extension will provide more seats and additional travel options for passengers travelling between Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal.
16 Special Train Services to Run
The railway has announced eight additional trips in each direction, taking the total to 16 special train services.
Here is the revised schedule:
| Train No. | Route | Day | Journey Dates | Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08046 | Charlapalli – Shalimar | Every Saturday | August 8 to September 26, 2026 | 8 |
| 08045 | Shalimar – Charlapalli | Every Friday | August 7 to September 25, 2026 | 8 |
The Charlapalli–Shalimar Special (Train No. 08046) will depart every Saturday, while the return service from Shalimar (Train No. 08045) will run every Friday during the extended period.
Major Stations Covered on the Route
The train connects Charlapalli, near Hyderabad, with Shalimar Railway Station in Howrah, serving the Kolkata metropolitan region.
During the journey, it will stop at several important stations, including:
Kazipet
Warangal
Mahbubabad
Khammam
Rayanapadu
Eluru
Rajahmundry
Samalkot
Tuni
Duvvada
Vizianagaram
Srikakulam Road
Palasa
Brahmapur
Khurda Road
Bhubaneswar
Cuttack
Jajpur Keonjhar Road
Bhadrak
Balasore
Kharagpur
Santragachi
The train will stop at these stations in both directions, making it a convenient option for passengers across four states.
Coach Details
The special train will offer both AC and non-AC travel options to suit different budgets.
Passengers can choose from:
AC 2-Tier (2AC)
AC 3-Tier (3AC)
Sleeper Class
General Second Class
With the festive and travel season approaching, the extension of this special train is expected to provide much-needed relief to passengers travelling between Hyderabad and West Bengal.
