Special train between Sealdah-New Jalpaiguri
Special train between Sealdah-New Jalpaiguri
Darjeeling Mail special train Sealdah-New Jalpaiguri time table, route, frequency and fare
Special train between Sealdah-New Jalpaiguri (Train No. 02343 / 02344) time table, route, frequency and fare
Eastern Railway Darjeeling Mail special train between Sealdah-New Jalpaiguri
For the convenience of passengers, ER has decided to run Darjeeling Mail special train between Sealdah-New Jalpaiguri
Train No. 02343 Sealdah-New Jalpaiguri Darjeeling Mail special train
Train No. 02343 Sealdah-New Jalpaiguri Special train will leave from (Daily) Sealdah at 22.05 hrs & will reach New Jalpaiguri at 08.15 hrs and train running time between the station 10h and 10 minutes.
Train No. 02344 New Jalpaiguri-Sealdah Darjeeling Mail special train
Similarly, Train No. 02344 New Jalpaiguri-Sealdah Special train will leave from (Daily) New Jalpaiguri at 20.00 hrs & will reach Sealdah at 06.00 hrs and train running time between the station 10h and 0 minutes.
Sealdah-New Jalpaiguri Distance between the station is 573 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 02343 from Sealdah-New Jalpaiguri Darjeeling Mail special train 15-10-2025 to 30-11-2025
Train No: 02344 from New Jalpaiguri-Sealdah Darjeeling Mail special train 15-10-2025 to 30-11-2025
Here’s the verified and up-to-date information regarding AC‑tagged special‑fare trains between Sealdah (SDAH, Kolkata) and New Jalpaiguri (NJP):
Contents
🚂 AC Special‑Fare Trains (Seasonal / Suvidha)
03103 / 03104 – Sealdah ↔ New Jalpaiguri AC Special
- 03103 SDAH → NJP:
- Departs Sealdah at 23:40, arrives NJP around 10:45 next morning.
- Duration: ~11 h 05 m; Classes: 1A, 2A, 3A (all AC) turn0search5turn0search3
- 03104 NJP → SDAH:
- Departs at 12:15, arrives Sealdah by 23:50 same night.
- Similar class composition and 12 halts (~12 stops total) turn0search2turn0search5
⚠️ These are special seasonal trains with limited runs, dynamic fares, no Tatkal or concession, and lower priority so expect frequent delays. turn0search1turn0reddit20turn0reddit24
03161 – Sealdah ↔ New Jalpaiguri AC Special Fare (Alternate schedule)
- Departs 23:55, arrives NJP by 10:05 (~10 h 10 m); route has just 4 halts. turn0search6turn0search3
- Mixed rake of AC 3A dominance; unreliable and not part of standard timetable.
🚄 Regular Scheduled AC / Mixed‑Class Trains
13115 / 13116 – Sealdah–Jalpaiguri Road Humsafar Express
- Weekly service (debuted June 2025).
- Departs Sealdah 23:40 (Fri) → arrives Jalpaiguri Road ~12:00 PM next day (~12 h 20 m) turn0search13
- Fully AC 3-tier and includes pantry service plus modern LHB Humsafar coaches.
13147 / 13148 – Uttar Banga Express (via New Jalpaiguri)
- Runs daily between Sealdah and New Jalpaiguri.
- Departs Sealdah at 19:35, covering ~583 km to NJP in ~14 h → continues to Bamanhat. Offers 2A, 3A, SL, General classes. turn0search15
Other notable options
- Teesta Torsa Express (13141/42) and Kanchanjungha Express (13173/74, 13175/76) serve the same corridor with mixed classes and pantry. turn0search17turn0search18turn0search16
📋 Comparison Table
| Train No. / Type | Frequency | Duration | AC Classes | Pantry | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03103/03104 (Special) | Seasonal | ~11 h 05 m | 1A, 2A, 3A | ✖️ None | Low (Delayed, ICF) |
| 03161 (Special) | Seasonal | ~10 h 10 m | 3A only | ✖️ Estimated none | Low |
| 13115/16 Humsafar | Weekly | ~12 h 20 m | 3A only | ✅ Yes | High |
| 13147/48 Uttar Banga | Daily | ~14 h | 2A, 3A, SL, General | ✅ E-catering | High |
✅ Recommendation
- Only opt for trains 03103/03104 or 03161 if your travel date aligns with their announced schedule and you’re prepared for delays and minimal amenities.
- For a reliable AC experience, consider:
- 13115/16 Sealdah–Jalpaiguri Road Humsafar Express (weekly, fully AC, fast, pantry included).
- 13147/48 Uttar Banga Express (daily, AC + sleeper, e‑catering available).
🛑 Traveler Advisory
Reddit traveler reviews consistently warn:
“Special trains run on ‘best effort, mercy and goodwill.’ Expect delays of 6–12 hours or more.” turn0reddit20turn0reddit24
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- 🕒 A station-by-station timetable for any of the trains above?
- 💵 Fare estimation by class for your travel date?
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