New Delhi-Howrah Superfast Special: New Festive Trains Announced!
To accommodate the massive surge in travelers, Northern Railway has announced a new superfast service, adding to the fleet of New Delhi Howrah special trains available for the upcoming festivities. This move is part of a larger initiative to ensure smooth connectivity during the Diwali and Chhath Puja celebrations.
New Superfast Special 04070/04069 Details
The newly introduced superfast special service will operate under train numbers 04070 and 04069. These services are specifically timed to help passengers navigate the holiday rush between the capital and West Bengal.
- Train 04070: Scheduled to depart from New Delhi on October 17, 2026.
- Train 04069: Scheduled to depart from Howrah on October 18, 2026.
To facilitate easier travel for those moving through major transit hubs, the service will include strategic stoppages at Patna and Prayagraj.
Major Festive Connectivity Boost
Indian Railways has rolled out several other measures to handle the increased passenger volume across the Northern Railway zone. These include:
- Extended Howrah Services: The New Delhi-Howrah Festival Special (04052/04051) has been extended and will now operate three times a week, providing a total of 24 trips in each direction through November and December 2026.
- Vande Bharat Festival Special: A premium 16-coach Vande Bharat service between New Delhi and Patna commenced its operations on October 16, 2026.
- Daily Delhi-Patna Specials: Trains 04088/04087 will operate daily between Delhi and Patna until late October.
- Delhi-Gaya Service: A dedicated service will run six days a week between Delhi and Gaya.
Key Stoppages and Route Highlights
These special festive services are designed to serve major transit points across Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Passengers traveling on these routes can expect scheduled halts at the following important stations:
- Tundla
- Kanpur
- Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction
- Buxar
- Ara