Special train between Darbhanga-Jalandhar City
Special train between Darbhanga-Jalandhar City
Special train between Darbhanga-Jalandhar City (Train No. 05251 / 05252) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, East Central Railway has decided to run special train between Darbhanga-Jalandhar City (Train No. 05251 / 05252)
Train No. 05251 Darbhanga-Jalandhar City special train
Train No. 05251 Darbhanga-Jalandhar City Special train will leave from (Every Saturday) Darbhanga at 03.25 hrs & will reach Jalandhar City at 05.10 hrs and train running time between the station 25 hour and 45 minutes.
Train No. 05252 Jalandhar City-Darbhanga special train
Similarly, Train No. 05252 Jalandhar City-Darbhanga Special train will leave from (Every Sunday) Jalandhar City at 09.50 hrs & will reach Darbhanga at 11.35 hrs and train running time between the station 25 hour and 45 minutes.
Darbhanga -Jalandhar City Distance between the station is 1396 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 05251 from Darbhanga -Jalandhar City special train from 24-10-2025 to 28-11-2025
Train No: 05252 from Jalandhar City-Darbhanga special train from 25-10-2025 to 29-11-2025
Here’s the most accurate and up‑to‑date information on train services between Darbhanga Junction (DBG) and Jalandhar City Junction (JUC):
Contents
🚂 1. Festival / Special‑Fare Service: Train 05251 / 05252 – Darbhanga ↔ Jalandhar City Special
- 05251 – Darbhanga → Jalandhar City
- Operated as a festival‑fare special, typically running only on Saturdays during Puja or surge seasons.
- Departs DBG at ~03:30, arrives JUC at ~05:10 AM the following day. Completes ~1,396 km in ~25 h 40 m, with 15 halts.
- Only Second Seating (2S) class available; no pantry, limited amenities, and Tatkal/general quotas only.
- 05252 – Jalandhar City → Darbhanga
- Return leg runs on Sundays, arriving DBG around 11:35 AM.
These trains are seasonal and not currently scheduled for 2025 (last known operation in late 2025).
Special trains often face delays and poor service due to low scheduling priority.
“Special trains are just extra temporary trains… they have the lowest priority… expect long delays”
🚄 2. Regular Weekly Service: Train 22551 / 22552 – Darbhanga–Jalandhar City Antyodaya Express
- 22551 – Darbhanga → Jalandhar City
- Runs weekly, departing DBG at 03:30 AM on Saturdays, arriving JUC at 05:10 AM next day.
- Covers ~1,397 km in ~25 h 45 m, with all reserved general seating (2S only), and no pantry.
- Coach amenities include bio-toilets, mobile charging, LED indicators—cars are LHB‑Antyodaya rakes.
- 22552 – Jalandhar City → Darbhanga
- Returns weekly on Sundays, reaching DBG around 11:35 AM next day.
This is the only confirmed permanent service between DBG and JUC as of now.
📋 Comparison Summary
| Train No. | Service Type | Frequency | Journey Time | Classes | Pantry | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05251/52 | Festival Special (Seasonal only) | Sat / Sun | ~25 h 40 m | 2S only | ❌ No | Seasonal runs, long delays possible |
| 22551/52 | Regular Antyodaya Express | Weekly | ~25 h 45 m | 2S (RC seats) | ❌ No | Predictable schedule, better features |
✅ Travel Suggestions
- For guaranteed weekly service, pick Train 22551/52—covers full DPR amenities, clean rakes, and steady timings.
- The festive special (05251/52) ran only in late 2025 and hasn’t recurred; it’s advisable only if officially reintroduced in 2025.
- Booking opens ~60 days before departure; special trains may sell out early due to limited quotas.
- Monitor IRCTC or ECR bulletins around August–September 2025 for announcements of any festival specials on this route.
Would you like help tracking seat availability for 22551/52 or alerts if 05251 is reactivated?