Dhanbad Delhi Special Trains Resumed for Festive Rush
Indian Railways resumes Dhanbad Delhi special trains for the festive season. Check schedules for Dhanbad-Delhi and Howrah-Anand Vihar services.
To manage the massive surge in passenger traffic during the upcoming Diwali and Chhath Puja festivals, Indian Railways has officially announced the resumption of Dhanbad Delhi special trains. These services are being re-introduced to help commuters navigate the heavy holiday rush between Jharkhand and the national capital.
Dhanbad-Delhi Weekly Special Schedule
The railway administration has confirmed that these special services will operate as a weekly service, providing four trips in each direction. While these trains previously operated twice a week before being discontinued in July, the new schedule has been adjusted to a weekly frequency to better suit the current festive demand.
Train Timings and Departure Details
Passengers traveling on this route can refer to the following schedule for the Dhanbad-Delhi Weekly Special services:
- Dhanbad to Delhi (Train No. 03309): This service will run every Saturday from November 7 to November 28, 2026. It is scheduled to depart from Dhanbad at 10:10 AM and arrive in Delhi at 9:15 AM the following day.
- Delhi to Dhanbad (Train No. 03310): The return journey will operate every Sunday from November 8 to November 29, 2026. The train will depart Delhi at 11:45 AM and reach Dhanbad at 1:00 PM the next day.
Reservations for these special festive services officially opened on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
New Howrah to Anand Vihar Special Service
In a further move to ease festive travel, Indian Railways has also announced a separate special train service connecting Howrah and Anand Vihar via Dhanbad. This service aims to provide direct connectivity for passengers traveling from West Bengal toward Delhi via the Dhanbad corridor.
Howrah-Anand Vihar Service Dates
The schedule for the Howrah-Anand Vihar special service is as follows:
- Departures from Howrah: The train will run on November 9, 16, 23, and 30.
- Departures from Anand Vihar: The return services are scheduled for November 11, 18, 25, and December 2.