Special train Guwahati-Howrah (Train No 02346) time table, route, frequency and fare
Special train Guwahati-Howrah (Train No 02346) time table, route, frequency and fare
Eastern Railway Covid-19 Daily Special train Saraighat COVID19 Special train
For the convenience of passengers, Eastern Railway has decided to run special train Guwahati-Howrah
Train No. 02346 Guwahati-Howrah COVID-19 One Way Special Train on and from 02.10.2025
Train No. 02346 Guwahati-Howrah special will leave from (Daily) Guwahati at 12.20 hrs & will reach Howrah at 05.25 hrs and train running time between the station 17h and 5 minutes, Distance is 998 kilo meter.
Enroute this train will halt at Guwahati, Kamakhya Jn, New Bongaigaon Jn,New Alipurduar, New Cooch Behar, New Jalpaiguri Jn, KishanGanj, Malda Town, New Farakka Jn, Rampurhat Jn, Bolpur Shantiniketan, Barddhaman Jn, Howrah stations in both directions.
The train comprises of AC 2-Tier, AC 3- Tier, Sleeper Class and Second class seating coaches.
Here’s the latest verified schedule, route, frequency, and fare details for Train No. 02346—the Guwahati–Howrah (via New Jalpaiguri) Special, also known as the Sr̥aighat Special:
Contents
🚆 Train 02346 – Guwahati (GHY) → Howrah Junction (HWH)
- Departure from Guwahati: 12:20 PM (Day 1)
- Arrival at Howrah: 05:15 AM (Day 2)
- Distance: ~1,020 km
- Journey Time: ~16 h 55 m — average speed ~60 km/h
- Runs daily, all days of the week
- Coach Classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper (SL), 2S, General Unreserved
🛤️ Route & Major Halts (14 stops total)
- Guwahati (GHY) — Dep 12:20
- Kamakhya (KYQ) — 12:37/12:39
- New Bongaigaon (NBQ) — 15:25/15:27
- New Alipurduar (NOQ) — 16:43/16:45
- New Cooch Behar (NCB) — 17:07/17:32
- Falakata (FLK) — 18:02/18:04
- New Jalpaiguri (NJP) — 19:30/19:40
- Kishanganj (KNE) — 20:40/20:42
- Malda Town (MLDT) — 23:30/23:40
- New Farakka Junction (NFK) — 00:14/00:16 (Day 2)
- Rampur Hat (RPH) — 01:46/01:48
- Bolpur Shantiniketan (BHP) — 02:33/02:36
- Barddhaman Junction (BWN) — 03:48/03:50
- Howrah Junction (HWH) — Arrival 05:15
💰 Fare Estimates (subject to confirmation via IRCTC)
Typical fares for this special service (approximate):
- 1A: ₹3,200–3,400
- 2A: ₹1,940
- 3A: ₹1,365
- Sleeper (SL): ₹520
- 2S: ₹520 or slightly less
- Superfast surcharge applies as average speed >55 km/h
⚠️ Important Notes
- This service operates as a COVID-era reserved special, sometimes listed as “Saraighat SF Special (PT)” or “Mail/Express Special.” Though scheduled daily, the official status may vary and the train could be temporarily suspended or rescheduled.
- Verify before booking—please check the current status, seating availability, and fare via IRCTC, NTES, or official Indian Railways sources.
- The regular Saraighat Express (12345/12346) is a permanent service on the same route, running daily with similar halts and timings (~16 h 55 m). Your booking will likely reflect train number 12346 if operational under normal service
✅ Summary Table
| Train No. | Route | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Frequency | Classes | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02346 | GHY → HWH | 12:20 (Day 1) | 05:15 (Day 2) | ~16 h 55 m | Daily | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, 2S, GN | ~1,020 km |
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