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Updated May 12th, 2020 at 16:49 IST

Delhi to Howrah train route, timetable, booking details, and travelling rules to follow

Delhi to Howrah train route, timetable, booking details and everything you need to know about the SOP issued by the government. Here are all the details.

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The Indian Railways has started 30 train services for travelling in the nation. These 30 trains are slated to start from Delhi and connect the major cities in India. These special train services are slated to start from May 12. The train number 02301 will travel from Howrah to Delhi on May 12, and the train number 02302 will travel from Delhi to Howrah on May 13. It is a special train that will run daily from Delhi to Howrah and vice versa and will also halt at specific stations. Take a look to know more about the Delhi to Howrah train route, its timings and the rules to be followed. 

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Delhi to Howrah train timings

  • The train from Howrah to New Delhi (02301) will start at 05:05 pm on May 12 and reach Delhi at 10:00 am. the next day. 
  • The special train (02302) will start from New Delhi to Howrah on May 13 at 04:55 pm and will reach the destination at 09:55 am. the next day. 
  • This train will be fully air-conditioned having a total of 17 coaches of 3A/2AC/1st AC type.

Delhi to Howrah: List of stopping points

  •  Asansol Jn
  • Dhanbad Jn
  • Gaya Jn
  • Pt. Dd Upadhyaya Jn
  • Prayagraj Jn
  • Kanpur Central

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Delhi to Howrah train ticket booking

  • IRCTC tickets for special passenger trains can be booked via IRCTC website or IRCTC app.  
  • Catering charges will not be included in the fare as dry, ready to eat meals would be provided on payment basis inside the train. 
  • The reservation of the tickets can only be done for a period of 7 days in advance. 
  • There will be no provision for waitlisted, RAC, tatkal tickets or premium tatkal tickets for these special trains.

Delhi to Howrah train fares

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delhi to Howrah train route map, delhi to Howrah timetable, delhi to Howrah train fare, delhi to Howrah train ticket booking
delhi to Howrah train route map, delhi to Howrah timetable, delhi to Howrah train fare, delhi to Howrah train ticket booking

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Delhi to Howrah train route map

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Delhi to Howrah timetable

Train numberFromDeparture TimeToArrival TimeFrequency

02302

Delhi04:55 pm

Howrah

09:55 am

 Daily

02301

Howrah

05:05pmDelhi10:00 am

 Daily

 

delhi to Howrah train route map, delhi to Howrah timetable, delhi to Howrah train fare, delhi to Howrah train ticket booking

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Online cancellation of tickets

  • Online cancellation of tickets is allowed only up to 24 hours before the departure of the train from the starting station. 
  • A cancellation charge of the tickets would be 50% of the fare.
  • For trains that are cancelled by the Indian Railways till May 17, 2020, passengers would receive a full refund automatically by IRCTC. 

SOP issued by the government for stranded citizens

delhi to Howrah train route map, delhi to Howrah timetable, delhi to Howrah train fare, delhi to Howrah train ticket booking

Image courtesy: Ministry of Home Affairs, GOI

delhi to Howrah train route map, delhi to Howrah timetable, delhi to Howrah train fare, delhi to Howrah train ticket booking
delhi to Howrah train route map, delhi to Howrah timetable, delhi to Howrah train fare, delhi to Howrah train ticket booking

Image courtesy: Ministry of Home Affairs, GOI

delhi to Howrah train route map, delhi to Howrah timetable, delhi to Howrah train fare, delhi to Howrah train ticket booking

Image courtesy: Ministry of Home Affairs, GOI

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Facilities and rules for train travelling 

  • Only passengers who have confirmed train tickets would be allowed to enter the railway stations
  • Passengers are advised to reach the stations 90 minutes before the scheduled departure of the train so that the officials can ensure proper screening of the passengers. 
  • All passengers are advised to download the Aarogya Setu application.
  • Passengers are advised to carry their personal blankets, bedsheets, and their own linen while travelling.
  • Passengers would have to carry their own masks, soaps, sanitisers, face cover etc.
  • Passengers would have to undergo screening at departing stations so as to ensure that only asymptomatic passengers are travelling by train. After arriving at the destination station, passengers would have to undergo local State Government health protocols as applicable. 
  • Passengers are advised to travel light as porters won't be available at the destination stations.

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Published May 12th, 2020 at 16:49 IST

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