Indian Railways has announced the operation of a special train service between Kolkata and Yog Nagri Rishikesh to manage the additional passenger load during the summer vacation period. Train numbers 04311 and 04312 will provide connectivity via the Bhagalpur route, benefiting travelers from West Bengal, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh. This service will run for a total of 13 trips in each direction starting from April 2026.
What is the schedule and route for the Kolkata Rishikesh special train?
Train number 04312 will depart from Yog Nagri Rishikesh every Friday at 10:20 PM between April 17 and July 10, reaching Kolkata at 8:00 AM on the third day. In the reverse direction, train number 04311 will leave Kolkata every Sunday at 1:55 PM from April 19 to July 12, arriving at its destination at 11:30 PM the next day. The route is designed to cover major industrial and religious hubs.
Route stoppages and coach details
The train is equipped with General Second Class, Sleeper Class, and AC coaches to cater to various budget requirements. Passengers can check the detailed stoppages in the table below to plan their journey accordingly.
| State | Major Stoppages |
|---|---|
| Uttarakhand | Haridwar |
| Uttar Pradesh | Moradabad, Bareilly, Lucknow, Varanasi, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn |
| Bihar | Bhagalpur |
| West Bengal | Bandel, Burdwan, Durgapur, Asansol |