Capital Express Inagural Special Train Katihar to New Jalpaiguri (Train No. 03646) time table, route, frequency and fare
Capital Express Inagural Special Train Katihar to New Jalpaiguri (Train No. 03646) Time Table, Schedule, Route, Fare, Train No. Train Booking, Train Status and Day On Friday
| Station Name | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
| KATIHAR JN | Source | 11:00 |
| LABHA | 11:25 | 11:27 |
| KHURIAL | 11:45 | 11:47 |
| AZAMNAGAR ROAD | 11:55 | 11:57 |
| BARSOI JN | 12:10 | 12:12 |
| SUDHANI | 12:24 | 12:26 |
| TELTA | 12:35 | 12:37 |
| DALKOLHA | 12:46 | 12:48 |
| KISHANGANJ | 13:20 | 13:22 |
| NEW JALPAIGURI | 16:00 | — |
Here’s detailed information about the Capital Express Inaugural Special (Train No. 03646 / 03646X) that ran between Katihar Junction (KIR) and New Jalpaiguri Junction (NJP):
Contents
🕒 Schedule & Timing
- Departure from Katihar Junction (KIR): 11:00 hrs
- Arrival at New Jalpaiguri Junction (NJP): 16:00 hrs
- Journey Duration: Approximately 5 hours with 8 intermediate halts
📍 Route & Halts (Selected)
- KIR (Katihar Jn) → Labha → Khurial → Azamnagar Road → Barsoi Jn → Sudhani → Telta → Dalkhola → NJP
- Distance Covered: Approx. 202 km
🚫 Operational Status
- The inaugural special train (03646X) has since been cancelled and no longer runs. All listings now show its status as “TRAIN IS CANCELLED”
💰 Fare & Booking Info
This service was a special inaugural run, likely mirroring fare structure of the regular Capital Express (13246):
- Fare Classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, Sleeper (SL)
- Estimated Fare Range (Katihar → NJP):
- Sleeper: Around ₹160
- AC 3-tier: ₹500+
- 2A / 1A higher accordingly
📆 Running Days
- Being a one-time inaugural special, it did not follow a regular weekly schedule—it ran just once on the flag-off day and is now discontinued.
✅ Summary Table
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Train No. | 03646X (Capital Express Inaugural) |
| Route | Katihar (KIR) → New Jalpaiguri (NJP) |
| Departure / Arrival | 11:00 → 16:00 |
| Duration | ~5 hours |
| Halts | 8 stops over ~202 km |
| Fare (Est.) | SL ₹160; AC fares higher |
| Status | Cancelled (not operational now) |
🔍 Related Regular Train
The standard Capital Express (13246) runs between Katihar / New Jalpaiguri and Rajendra Nagar (Patna):
- Operates thrice weekly
- Full Mail/Express service with multiple classes (1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL)
You can book for sections like Katihar ↔ New Jalpaiguri under this train if needed.
⚠️ Disclaimer
The details above are based on information available at the time of the inaugural journey. The train is no longer running, and timetables or services may have changed. Always verify live data (PNR status, current schedules) via IRCTC or official railway enquiry tools before planning travel.
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