Malda Town to Haridwar: New Special Train for Festive Season
Indian Railways has announced a new special train service connecting Malda Town and Haridwar to accommodate the surge in passenger demand during the 2026 festive season. This special service, operating under train numbers 03437 and 03438, aims to provide easier connectivity for travelers during the busy holiday period.
Train 03437: Malda Town to Haridwar Schedule
The special service from Malda Town to Haridwar will operate on Saturdays. The journey covers approximately 1,409 kilometers and is expected to take about one day and seven hours. Passengers departing at 10:00 AM will arrive in Haridwar at 5:00 PM the following day.
The service will run on the following dates in 2026:
- October: 17, 24, and 31
- November: 7, 14, 21, and 28
Train 03438: Haridwar to Malda Town Schedule
The return journey, train number 03438, will depart from Haridwar on Sundays. This return trip is scheduled to take approximately 29 hours and 10 minutes, with arrival times in Malda Town varying based on the specific date. The service will operate on these dates:
- October: 18 and 25
- November: 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29
Route and Major Stops
The special trains will feature a mix of AC, sleeper, and general class coaches to cater to different passenger needs. The route includes several key stations, providing connectivity across multiple regions. Scheduled stops include:
- New Farakka
- Barharwa Junction
- Sahibganj
- Kahalgaon
- Bhagalpur
- Jamalpur Junction
- Kiul Junction
- Patna Junction
- Ara
- Buxar
- Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction
- Varanasi
- Sultanpur
- Bareilly
- Moradabad
- Laksar
How to Book and Check Status
Passengers are encouraged to verify seat availability and real-time schedule updates via the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) or by calling the railway helpline at 139. Bookings can be completed online through an IRCTC-registered account or via popular travel platforms such as Goibibo and ConfirmTkt.