Festival Special Train to Run Between New Delhi and Howrah; Check Full Schedule
If you are planning to visit Kolkata for Durga Puja, here is some special news for you. The Railways has decided to run a special train between New Delhi and Howrah. Find out the schedule below.
The months of October and November mark the beginning of a festive season where several festivals arrive in quick succession. Durga Puja is just around the corner, followed by Dussehra and major festivals like Diwali and Chhath. During this time, everyone starts making preparations to travel to their hometowns.
While some people book their train tickets months in advance, others make plans at the last minute and often struggle to secure a ticket. If you are planning to travel from Delhi to Howrah or along this route, here is some important information: the Railways is introducing festival special trains on this route.
When will the trains run?
According to the details, Train No. 04052, running from New Delhi to Howrah, will operate once a week on Fridays. This train will run from October 2 to November 27, 2025.
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What is the departure time?
Regarding the schedule for the New Delhi to Howrah train, it will depart from Delhi at 6:15 AM and arrive in Howrah at 1:40 AM the following night.
Return train service also available
A return train service is also available. Train No. 04051 will run from Howrah to New Delhi.
This train will also operate only once a week, specifically on Sundays.
This train will run from October 24 to November 29. Stops along the route
During the journey from New Delhi to Howrah, the train will make stops at several stations, including:
Ghaziabad, Aligarh Junction, Tundla Junction, Etawah Junction, Govindpuri, Subedarganj, Mirzapur, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Buxar, Ara, Patna Junction, Bakhtiyarpur Junction, Kiul Junction, Jhajha, Jasidih Junction, Madhupur Junction, Chichaki, Asansol Junction, Durgapur, and Barddhaman.
Please note that the Howrah-New Delhi Festival Special (Train No. 04051) will also stop at several stations along this route. Regarding the schedule, the train will depart from Howrah at 1:40 AM and arrive in New Delhi at 2:20 AM the following day.
Important advice for passengers
If you are planning to travel on this special train, you should first finalize your travel dates, gather information regarding tickets, and book your ticket as soon as possible; train tickets tend to sell out in the blink of an eye during the festive and holiday seasons.
