Poorva Express Special Train between Howrah-New Delhi (Train No.02303/Train No.02304) Timings, Stoppages, Fare and Frequency
Poorva Express Special Train between Howrah-New Delhi (Train No.02303) Route and Runs on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
| Station Name | Arrival Time | Departure Time | Day |
| HOWRAH JN | Source | 08:00 | 1 |
| BARDDHAMAN JN | 09:07 | 09:10 | 1 |
| DURGAPUR | 10:01 | 10:03 | 1 |
| ASANSOL JN | 10:32 | 10:37 | 1 |
| CHITTARANJAN | 11:00 | 11:02 | 1 |
| MADHUPUR JN | 11:41 | 11:43 | 1 |
| JASIDIH JN | 12:08 | 12:12 | 1 |
| JHAJHA | 13:12 | 13:17 | 1 |
| JAMUI | 13:34 | 13:36 | 1 |
| KIUL JN | 13:58 | 14:00 | 1 |
| MOKAMEH JN | 14:29 | 14:31 | 1 |
| BARH | 14:48 | 14:50 | 1 |
| BAKHTIYARPUR JN | 15:05 | 15:07 | 1 |
| PATNA SAHEB | 15:30 | 15:32 | 1 |
| PATNA JN | 16:00 | 16:10 | 1 |
| DANAPUR | 16:25 | 16:27 | 1 |
| ARA JN | 16:54 | 16:56 | 1 |
| BUXAR | 17:41 | 17:43 | 1 |
| DD UPADHYAYA JN | 19:34 | 19:44 | 1 |
| PRAYAGRAJ JN. | 21:40 | 21:45 | 1 |
| KANPUR CENTRAL | 00:05 | 00:10 | 2 |
| ETAWAH JN | 01:30 | 01:32 | 2 |
| TUNDLA JN | 02:45 | 02:47 | 2 |
| ALIGARH JN | 03:36 | 03:38 | 2 |
| NEW DELHI | 06:05 | — | 2 |
For More Information Visit http://www.indianrail.gov.in/
Here’s the latest on the Poorva Express (Special)—Train Nos. 02303 / 02304—operating between Howrah Junction (HWH) and New Delhi (NDLS). This special service aligns closely with the regular Poorva Express schedule but may have minor timetable variations.
Contents
Train Details
Route & Schedule
- Train No. 02303 (Howrah → New Delhi):
- Departure: 08:00 from Howrah Jn
- Arrival: 06:00 at New Delhi
- Distance: ~1,529 km
- Journey Time: Approximately 22 hours 06 minutes
- Frequency: Operates four days a week — Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Train No. 02304 (New Delhi → Howrah): Reverse run, with a frequency complementing 02303
Stoppages & Halts
The special train follows a similar halt pattern as the regular via-Patna Poorva Express. Major stoppages include:
Howrah → Bardhaman → Durgapur → Asansol → Chittaranjan → earlier Jharkhand & Bihar junctions like Madhupur, Jasidih, Jhajha, Jamui, Kiul, Mokameh, Bakhtiyarpur, Patna, Danapur, Ara, Buxar → Deendayal Upadhyaya Jn → Prayagraj → Kanpur → Etawah → Tundla → Aligarh → New Delhi
- Longest halt: Patna Junction (~10 minutes)
- Other notable halts: Asansol, Jhajha, Ara, Deendayal Upadhyaya, Prayagraj, Kanpur (approx. 5 minutes each)
Fare & Classes Available
This special train includes similar class composition to the standard Poorva Express:
- 1A (First AC / Second AC combo – HA1)
- 2A (AC 2-Tier)
- 3A (AC 3-Tier)
- SL (Sleeper Class)
- Additional: General Unreserved, Pantry Car
All with large windows, sleeping arrangements, and onboard catering
While exact fares for the special train aren’t listed online, expect them to mirror regular superfast slant rates (with superfast surcharge), adjustable based on class and distance.
Summary Table
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Train Numbers | 02303 (HWH → NDLS), 02304 (NDLS → HWH) |
| Route | Howrah → New Delhi via Patna |
| Departure / Arrival (02303) | 08:00 from Howrah → 06:00 next day at New Delhi |
| Journey Duration | ~22 h 05 m |
| Frequency | 4 days/week (Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat) |
| Major Stops | Bardhaman, Durgapur, Asansol, Jhajha, Patna, Prayagraj, Kanpur, Aligarh, Tundla |
| Classes Available | 1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper, General, with Pantry services |
| Fare Pricing | Similar to standard superfast charges — confirm with IRCTC during booking |
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