Private train between New Bongaigaon and Howrah time table, route, frequency, train no., and fare
Private train between New Bongaigaon and Howrah
Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in Passenger Train Operations Project Indicative Routes New Bongaigaon and Howrah
Private train will leave New Bongaigaon at 0520 hrs Monday, Thursday, Saturday and arrive Howrah at 1830 hrs and train running time between the station 13:10 hrs
Private train will leave Howrah at 0700 hrs Tuesday, Friday, Sunday and arrive New Bongaigaon at 2030 hrs and train running time between the station 13:30 hrs
Distance between New Bongaigaon and Howrah Railway Station is 812 Kilometer
Frequency per week: Tri Weekly
There is currently no operational private (PPP-style) train service between New Bongaigaon and Howrah—any such references are purely indicative and not active.
Contents
Indicative “Private Train” Listing (Not Active)
According to IRCTC’s proposed initiative, a private train service has been suggested for this route. If implemented, it would operate as follows:
- New Bongaigaon → Howrah
- Departure: 05:20 hrs on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Arrival: 18:30 hrs same day
- Duration: ~13 h 10 m
- Howrah → New Bongaigaon
- Departure: 07:00 hrs on Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Arrival: 20:30 hrs same day
- Duration: ~13 h 30 m
- Distance: ~812 km
- Frequency: Tri-weekly
Please note: This is a proposed schedule and does not reflect a real, operational train.
Real Indian Railways Services: New Bongaigaon → Howrah
Though no private train runs, several reliable IRCTC-operated trains serve this route efficiently:
Daily & Weekly Options (Confirmed)
- Saraighat Superfast Express (12346)
- Frequency: Daily
- Departure: ~15:27 from NBQ
- Arrival: ~05:20 (next day) at Howrah
- Distance: ~817 km
- Journey Time: ~13 h 53 m
- Vivek Express (22504)
- Frequency: Daily
- Duration: ~15 h 05 m
- Humsafar Express (12504)
- Type: Premium weekly
- Duration: ~12 h 43 m (fastest on route)
- Departure: ~23:05 from NBQ
- Kanchanjunga Express (13176)
- Frequency: Tri-weekly (Tue, Thu, Sat)
- Departure: ~02:15 from NBQ
- Duration: ~17 h 05 m
Summary Table
| Service | Frequency | Duration | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indicative Private Train | Tri-weekly | ~13 h 10–30 m | Proposed schedule—not active |
| Saraighat Express | Daily | ~13 h 53 m | Fast, reliable daily service |
| Humsafar Express | Weekly | ~12 h 43 m | Fastest, premium weekly service |
| Vivek Express | Daily | ~15 h 05 m | Comfortable overnight option |
| Kanchanjunga Express | Tri-weekly | ~17 h 05 m | Slower, but practical for some schedules |
Approximate Fare Ranges
Estimated fare ranges per class (based on typical Indian Railways pricing):
- Sleeper (SL): ₹450–₹550
- AC 3-Tier (3A): ₹900–₹1,200
- AC Chair / Premium Classes (Humsafar): ₹1,200–₹1,600
Final Thoughts
- A private train between New Bongaigaon and Howrah is currently not implemented.
- Best daily option: Saraighat Express (~13 h 53 m).
- Fastest available: Humsafar Express (~12 h 43 m), weekly.
- Choose based on your travel preference—daily convenience, speed, or comfort class.
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