Indian Railways has announced the operation of the Dhanbad-Chandigarh Special train to help passengers during the summer vacation. To make travel easier, the railway administration added a new stoppage at Hazaribagh Road railway station. This service is being operated by the Dhanbad Division to manage the rush of passengers.
What is the schedule and route of the special train?
The train will operate twice a week between May and July. Train number 03311 will run from Dhanbad to Chandigarh every Sunday and Thursday, while train number 03312 will run from Chandigarh to Dhanbad every Tuesday and Saturday. The route covers major cities including Delhi, Varanasi, and Lucknow.
| Train No. | Route | Days of Operation | Date Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03311 | Dhanbad to Chandigarh | Sunday, Thursday | 24 May to 12 July |
| 03312 | Chandigarh to Dhanbad | Tuesday, Saturday | 26 May to 14 July |
What are the timings and coach details?
Train 03311 departs Dhanbad at 11:45 PM, reaches Delhi at 11:00 PM the next day, and arrives in Chandigarh at 4:30 AM. Train 03312 leaves Chandigarh at 5:40 AM, reaches Delhi at 10:15 AM, and arrives in Dhanbad at 11:00 AM the next day. The train consists of 20 coaches including 4 General, 10 Sleeper, 3 Third AC, 1 Second AC, and 2 SLRD coaches.
Which stations are included in the stoppage list?
Apart from the new stop at Hazaribagh Road, the train will stop at several key stations. These include Gomoh, Parasnath, Koderma, Gaya, Sasaram, Bhabua Road, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Shahjahanpur, Bareilly, Moradabad, Hapur, Ghaziabad, Old Delhi Junction, Panipat, and Ambala Cantt.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When will the booking for Dhanbad-Chandigarh Special train start?
Booking for these special trains is expected to start from Thursday, 22 May 2026.
What are the departure times for the special trains?
Train 03311 departs Dhanbad at 11:45 PM, and Train 03312 departs Chandigarh at 5:40 AM.