Northern Railway has announced several reserved summer special trains from Delhi to Darbhanga in Bihar and Howrah in West Bengal. These trains are being operated to manage the heavy rush of passengers traveling during the summer vacations. The official announcements were made on May 27 and 28, 2026.
What are the timings for Delhi-Darbhanga Special trains
The train number 04464 will leave New Delhi on May 29, 2026, at 11:00 AM and reach Darbhanga Junction the next day at 1:30 PM. For the return journey, train number 04463 will depart from Darbhanga Junction on May 30, 2026, at 4:30 PM and arrive in New Delhi the next day at 5:15 PM. This train will operate for a single trip only.
What are the schedules for Delhi-Howrah Special trains
Northern Railway will operate two pairs of special trains between New Delhi and Howrah to help passengers. The details are as follows:
| Train Number | Route | Departure Date | Departure Time | Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04048 | New Delhi to Howrah | May 28, 2026 | 6:15 PM | 11:40 PM (Next Day) |
| 04047 | Howrah to New Delhi | May 30, 2026 | 1:40 AM | 8:20 AM (Next Day) |
| 04050 | New Delhi to Howrah | May 30, 2026 | 6:15 PM | 11:40 PM (Next Day) |
| 04049 | Howrah to New Delhi | June 1, 2026 | 1:40 AM | 8:20 AM (Next Day) |
Which facilities and stoppages are provided in these trains
CPRO Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay stated that these trains will have AC, Sleeper, and General coaches for all types of passengers. The Howrah special trains will stop at major stations like Ghaziabad, Aligarh, Tundla, Prayagraj, Patna, and Asansol. The Darbhanga special will stop at Tundla, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, Buxar, Ara, Patna, and Samastipur. Indian Railways plans to run 18,262 summer special trips between April 15 and July 15, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How many summer special trips is Indian Railways planning in total?
Indian Railways plans to operate 18,262 summer special train trips between April 15 and July 15, 2026, which is 47% more than last year.
Which coach categories are available in these special trains?
According to the CPRO, these special trains will include Air Conditioned (AC), Sleeper, and General category coaches for the convenience of all passengers.