Introduction of Siddhabali Jan Shatabdi Trains between Kotdwar – Delhi
Introduction of Siddhabali Jan Shatabdi Trains between Kotdwar – Delhi
Introduction of Siddhabali Jan Shatabdi Special between Kotdwar – Old Delhi Jn (Train No. 04047 / 04048) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, Northern Railway has decided to run special train between Kotdwar – Old Delhi Jn-Kotdwar (Train No. 04047 / 04048)
Train No. 04047 Kotdwar – Old Delhi Jn Siddhabali Jan Shatabdi Special
Train No. 04047 Kotdwar – Old Delhi Jn Siddhabali Jan Shatabdi Special will leave from (Daily) Kotdwar (KTW) at 15.50 hrs & will reach Old Delhi Jn (DLI) at 22.20 hrs.
Train No. 04048 Old Delhi Jn – Kotdwar Siddhabali Jan Shatabdi Special
Similarly, Train No. 04048 Old Delhi Jn – Kotdwar Siddhabali Jan Shatabdi Special will leave from (Daily) Old Delhi Jn (DLI) at 07.00 hrs & will reach Kotdwar (KTW) at 13.40 hrs.
This train has LHB Coaches which includes AC Chaircar, Chair Car coaches & two Generator coaches.
It shall have stoppages at Najibabad Jn., Muazzampur Narain Jn., Bijnor, Haldaur, Chand Siau, Mandi Dhanaura, Gajraula, Hapur, Ghaziabad enroute in both directions.
Kotdwar – Old Delhi Jn Distance between the stations is 239 Kilometers.
Date of Commencement of Regular Service:
Train No. 04047 from Kotdwar – Old Delhi Jn special train from 04-03-2025
Train No: 04048 from Old Delhi Jn – Kotdwar special train from 04-03-2025
Here’s a complete introduction to the Siddhabali Jan Shatabdi Express, the dedicated Kotdwar ↔ Delhi (Old Delhi Junction) Jan Shatabdi service launched by Northern Railway:
Contents
🚆 1. Overview & Commissioning
- Named Siddhabali Jan Shatabdi Express (Train Nos. 04047 / 04048, later renumbered 12037 / 12038), this train was inaugurated by Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on March 3, 2021, as a daily service connecting Kotdwar and Delhi. It was introduced primarily to serve pilgrims visiting the Siddhabali temple in Uttarakhand and to support regional socioeconomic connectivity
🕒 2. Schedule, Frequency & Journey Time
| Train No. | Direction | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12037 | Kotdwar → Delhi | 15:55 | 22:20 | ~6 h 25 m |
| 12038 | Delhi → Kotdwar | 07:00 | 13:40 | ~6 h 40 m |
- Operates daily in both directions throughout the year
🚉 3. Route & Major Halts (Total 12 stops)
Key stations on the route include:
- Najibabad Jn
- Muazzampur Narain Jn
- Bijnor
- Haldaur
- Chand Siau
- Mandi Dhanaura
- Gajraula Jn (30-minute scheduled halt)
- Hapur
- Ghaziabad
- Old Delhi Junction (DLI)
The service covers approximately 239 km daily
🛋️ 4. Coach Composition & Classes
- Equipped with modern LHB coaches, the Siddhabali Jan Shatabdi Express features:
- AC Chair Car (CC)
- Non-AC Second Seating (2S)
- Generator cars
- Notably, no pantry car is included, and passengers rely on station refreshments during longer halts
❗ 5. Difference from Garhwal Express
- The older Garhwal Express (14043/14044) covering the same route has been phased out, replaced entirely by the Siddhabali Jan Shatabdi for faster and more comfortable travel
✅ 6. Highlights & Advantages
- Daily operation with reserved CC & 2S seating, ideal for regional travelers and pilgrims.
- Moderate journey time (~6½ hours), competitive compared to slower alternatives.
- Energy-efficient LHB rake, soon to operate fully under electric traction once the last ~15 km of Kotdwar–Delhi corridor electrification is complete
🧾 Final Summary
- Train Name: Siddhabali Jan Shatabdi Express
- Route: Kotdwar (KTW) ↔ Old Delhi Junction (DLI)
- Train Nos.: 12037 (KTW→DLI), 12038 (DLI→KTW)
- Departure Times: 15:55 (from Kotdwar), 07:00 (from Delhi)
- Journey Duration: ~6 h 25–40 m
- Frequency: Daily
- Classes: AC Chair Car and Second Seating
- Catering: NONE onboard (station stops at Gajraula, etc.)
- Introduction Date: March 4, 2025
- Current Status: Fully operational and replacing earlier Garhwal Express
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