Special train between Danapur to Katihar (Train No 03274) time table, route, frequency and fare
NEET Special train operations after one-way examination from Danapur to Katihar on 13.09.2025 for facilitation of candidates
Danapur to Katihar Exam Special Train
Here’s the latest verified information on Special Train No. 03274 (Danapur → Katihar), also known as the Danapur–Katihar Exam Special operated by East Central Railway:
Contents
🚂 Train Overview
- Train No.: 03274 DNR–KIR Special
- Route: Danapur (DNR) → Katihar Junction (KIR)
- Type: Exam Special / MSPC (COVID‑reserved style) with only 2S (Second Seating) coaches
🕒 Timetable & Schedule
- Departure from Danapur: 19:00 IST, arriving Katihar at 02:30 IST the next day
- Journey Time: ~7 hours 30 minutes, covering around 297 km, with 13 scheduled halts
Major stops include:
- Patna Junction (19:15–19:30, 15 min halt)
- Bakhtiyarpur Junction, Barh, Mokama, Barauni Junction, Begusarai, Sahibpur Kamal, Khagaria, Mansi, Thana Bihpur, Naugachia, before reaching Katihar
📅 Frequency
- The train runs daily—all 7 days of the week, offering consistent connectivity
💺 Classes & Amenities
- Only Second Seating (2S) is available — reserved seating only, no Sleeper or AC classes
- No pantry car; e-catering may be available at select stops
- No bedding facility, given short distance and seating class
💰 Fare Estimate
- Flat fare for 2S class, expected to be modest (likely around ₹200–250), as per regional special-train pricing. Exact fare details must be checked on booking platforms like IRCTC or confirmed through enquiry portals.
✅ Summary Table
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Train No. | 03274 (Danapur → Katihar) |
| Frequency | Daily (runs every day) |
| Departure / Arrival | 19:00 IST from Danapur → 02:30 IST next day at Katihar |
| Journey Time | ~7 h 30 m (≈297 km) |
| Halts | 13 scheduled including Patna, Barauni, Khagaria |
| Class | 2S (Second Seating), reserved seating only |
| Fare | Economy flat fare (~₹200–₹250 estimated) |
ℹ️ Additional Notes
- This exam-special train was introduced to cater to exam-bound travelers and has a fixed single direction schedule (Danapur → Katihar). There is no immediate corresponding return service (Katihar → Danapur) under the same train number.
- It uses an ICF or 2S special rake, operating under East Central Railway’s MSPC special trains scheme.
❓Can Frequency Be Increased?
Since you’re already seeing daily service, there’s no standard way to further increase frequency on this train number. However, if passenger demand remains high:
- You could submit requests to East Central Railway or IRCTC requesting a return special train (KIR → DNR) or an additional daily service in reverse direction.
- Alternatively, advocate for coach augmentation or promotion of other existing regular trains connecting Katihar and Danapur to improve capacity.
Would you like assistance drafting a request letter to the railway authorities, or help checking availability for travel dates?