Passengers in Purulia are currently waiting for the ticket booking of the new Purulia – Anand Vihar Terminal Express (14021) to open. While the tickets for the journey from Delhi to Purulia are already being sold, the return journey booking remains unavailable on the IRCTC portal. This train was recently inaugurated to help residents travel directly to the national capital once a week with better coach facilities.
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Train Schedule and Operation Details
The train will operate once a week with a total of 22 modern LHB coaches to ensure a comfortable journey for all passengers. The travel time is approximately 30 hours and 10 minutes covering a distance of 1345 kilometers between West Bengal and Delhi.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Train Number | 14021 (Purulia to Delhi) |
| Operation Day | Every Friday |
| Departure Time | 05:00 PM from Purulia Junction |
| Arrival Time | 11:10 PM (Saturday) at Anand Vihar |
| First Run Date | 3 April 2026 |
| Available Classes | Sleeper, 3A, 2A, 1A |
Status of Ticket Booking and Fare
The ticket booking from Purulia is expected to start within the next 24 to 48 hours. Railway officials confirmed that the delay is due to pending orders from the zonal office which are expected very soon. Passengers are advised to keep checking the official website as the technical process is in its final stages. The fares are economical with Sleeper class starting from around 590 rupees and Third AC around 1500 rupees. The introduction of this service by the Northern and South Eastern Railway zones aims to reduce the heavy passenger rush on this route.