Special train between Howrah-Rajendra Nagar
Special train between Howrah-Rajendra Nagar
Archana Festival Special between Howrah-Rajendra Nagar (Train No. 02351 / 02352) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, East Central Railway Railway has decided to run special train between Howrah-Rajendra Nagar-Howrah (Train No. 02351 / 02352)
Train No. 02351 Howrah-Rajendra Nagar special train
Train No. 02351 Howrah-Rajendra Nagar Special train will leave from (Daily) Howrah at 20.35 hrs & will reach Rajendra Nagar at 06.15 hrs and train running time between the station 9 hour and 40 minutes.
Train No. 02352 Rajendra Nagar-Howrah special train
Similarly, Train No. 02352 Rajendra Nagar-Howrah Special train will leave from (Every Sun, Wed) Rajendra Nagar at 21.00 hrs & will reach Howrah at 06.40 hrs and train running time between the station 9 hour and 40 minutes.
Howrah-Rajendra Nagar Distance between the station is 528 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 02351 from Howrah-Rajendra Nagar special train 21-10-2025 to 01-12-2025
Train No: 02352 from Rajendra Nagar-Howrah special train 20-10-2025 to 30-11-2025
Here’s the most accurate overview of train services—both regular and special festival/seasonal—operating between Howrah Junction (HWH) and Rajendra Nagar Terminal, Patna (RJPB):
Contents
🚄 Regular Service: 12351 / 12352 – Howrah–Rajendra Nagar Terminal Superfast Express
- 12351 – Howrah → Rajendra Nagar Terminal (Patna)
- Daily service, departs Howrah at 20:35, arriving at RJPB at 06:00 next morning (≈ 9 h 25 m, 529 km, 19 stops).
- Offers AC‑First, 2A, 3A, Sleeper, and General unreserved classes in LHB rake with onboard catering / e‑catering available.
- 12352 – Rajendra Nagar Terminal → Howrah
- The return leg runs daily, departing RJPB at 21:25, arriving Howrah around 06:15 AM next day (≈ 9 h 15 m).
🚂 Special / Festival Service: 02351 / 02352 – Howrah–Rajendra Nagar Terminal Special
- 02351 – Howrah → Rajendra Nagar Terminal (Festival Special)
- Runs daily during festival or seasonal high-demand periods, same timing as 12351: departs Howrah at 20:35, arrives Patna at 06:00 (~9 h 25 m, 529 km).
- Classes: similar mix (1A, 2A, 3A, SL, GS), but only Tatkal/general quotas available, no onboard pantry.
- 02352 – Rajendra Nagar Terminal → Howrah Special
- Same operation in reverse, matching 12352 schedule but no catering and limited availability.
📋 At‑a‑Glance Comparison
| Feature | 12351/12352 (Permanent Express) | 02351/02352 (Festival Special) |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency | Daily | Seasonal (festival window) |
| Travel Time | ~9 h 15 – 9 h 25 m | ~9 h 25 m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, General | Same, but limited quotas |
| Catering | Pantry + e‑catering available | ❌ Not available |
| Operational Priority | High | Lower; prone to delays |
✅ Recommendations
- If you want a guaranteed reserved seat, onboard meals, and punctual travel—opt for 12351/12352.
- Use the festival special 02351/02352 only if it’s officially scheduled during upcoming festivals—it lacks amenities and runs on limited quotas.
- Booking opens ~60 days in advance on IRCTC; festival specials often sell out quickly due to Tatkal/general-only quota.
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