To accommodate the surge in passenger demand and streamline travel between Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal, the railway administration has introduced two pairs of special trains. These services will provide a convenient link between Kanpur Central, Agra Cantt, and Kolkata, with a strategic halt at Subedarganj station in Prayagraj to benefit travelers across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand.
Key highlights of the new service include:
- Train No. 04157/04158: Kanpur Central to Kolkata weekly specials.
- Train No. 01911/01912: Agra Cantt to Kolkata weekly specials.
- Strategic Halt: All trains will stop at Subedarganj, Prayagraj.
- Coach Composition: Services will include AC, Sleeper, and General Second Class coaches.
- Booking: Reservations for these services commenced on July 19, 2026.
Schedule and Route Details
The Kanpur Central – Kolkata Special (04157) is scheduled to depart Kanpur every Tuesday at 8:00 AM from July 21 to September 29, 2026, reaching Kolkata at 4:05 AM the next day. The return leg, Train No. 04158, departs Kolkata every Wednesday at 7:25 AM, arriving at Kanpur Central at 1:25 AM the following day, running from July 22 to September 30, 2026.
For passengers traveling from Agra, the Agra Cantt – Kolkata Special (01911) will run every Thursday from July 23 to September 24, 2026, departing at 3:40 AM and arriving in Kolkata the next day at 4:05 AM. The return service, Train No. 01912, will leave Kolkata every Friday from July 24 to September 25, 2026, at 7:25 AM, arriving in Agra Cantt at 8:00 AM the following morning.
Important Passenger Information
These trains are designed to facilitate smoother regional connectivity. Beyond Subedarganj, the trains will serve several major stations, including Fatehpur, Mirzapur, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Sasaram, Gaya, Koderma, Parasnath, Gomoh, Dhanbad, Asansol, Durgapur, Barddhaman, Bandel, and Naihati.
Railway officials expect these additional services to significantly boost tourism, trade, and family travel along this busy corridor. Passengers are strongly advised to book their tickets in advance through the official IRCTC portal or at railway reservation counters to ensure a confirmed seat and a hassle-free journey during this period.