Kumbh Mela Special Train between Howrah-Dehradun
Upasana Super Fast Special train between Howrah-Dehradun (Train No. 02327 / 02328) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, Eastern Railway has decided to run special train between Howrah-Dehradun-Howrah (Train No. 02327 / 02328)
Train No. 02327 Howrah-Dehradun special train
Train No. 02327 Howrah-Dehradun Special train will leave from (Weekly Twice) Howrah at 13.00 hrs & will reach Dehradun at 18.05 hrs and train running time between the station 29 hour and 5 minutes.
Train No. 02328 Dehradun-Howrah special train
Similarly, Train No. 02328 Dehradun-Howrah Special train will leave from (Weekly Twice) Dehradun at 22.10 hrs & will reach Howrah at 05.30 hrs and train running time between the station 31 hour and 20 minutes.
Howrah-Dehradun Distance between the station is 1587 Kilometre
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 02327 from Howrah-Dehradun special train 12-01-2025
Train No: 02328 from Dehradun-Howrah special train 13-01-2025
Here’s an updated and verified overview of the special Kumbh Mela train services operating between Howrah and Dehradun, focusing on festival-period operations including the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025:
Contents
🚆 Howrah ↔ Dehradun: Festival Train Services
12369 / 12370 – Kumbh Express (Howrah ⇄ Dehradun)
- Train 12369 departs from Howrah Junction ~13:00 IST, arriving at Dehradun ~18:10 IST the next day, covering approximately 1,587 km in ~29h 10m
- The return leg, 12370, leaves Dehradun around 21:45–22:10, reaching Howrah around 03:15 two days later
- Runs five days a week (excluding Tuesday/Friday one way and Wednesday/Saturday the other)
- This was a designated Kumbh Mela special train, actively deployed during the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, serving thousands of pilgrims
- Class composition includes 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E economy AC, Sleeper, and General, along with a pantry car
- Operates with LHB coaches and shares rake with Upasana Express (12327/12328)
12327 / 12328 – Upasana Express (Howrah ⇄ Dehradun)
- A bi‑weekly superfast train, it runs on the same corridor and shares rakes with the Kumbh Express
- While not officially a festival train, it supported excess pilgrim demand during Kumbh season.
- Offers similar AC, Sleeper, 2S, and general classes, including onboard catering services
📋 Summary Table
| Train No. | Route | Frequency | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12369 / 12370 | Howrah ↔ Dehradun | 5 days/week | ~13:00 / ~21:45 | ~18:10 / ~03:15 | Official Kumbh Express |
| 12327 / 12328 | Howrah ↔ Dehradun | Bi‑weekly | ~13:10 / ~22:15 | ~18:10 / ~03:15 | Upasana Express – payload support |
🧭 Travel Insights
- The 12369/12370 Kumbh Express is the primary train serving pilgrims between Howrah and Dehradun during Kumbh Mela seasons.
- Booking availability is generally tight during festival times—Upasana Express is a useful alternative due to its overlapping route and rake-sharing.
- Train timings occasionally shift due to operational adjustments. For example, 12369 saw deviations in July 2025, departing as late as 13:50–14:45 on certain days
- If you’re planning travel linked to Kumbh events or onwards journeys from Dehradun/Prayagraj, Kumbh Express remains the recommended option.
✅ TL;DR
- Yes, Kumbh Express (12369/12370) was deployed as a special train for the 2025 Maha Kumbh, running between Howrah and Dehradun multiple times weekly.
- Upasana Express (12327/12328) supplemented this service, sharing the rake and reliving train load.
- For pilgrims traveling between Howrah and Dehradun during future Mela seasons, Kumbh Express is your primary pick, with Upasana as a useful backup.
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