Special train Howrah to Dhanbad | Special train Dhanbad to Howrah
Special train between Howrah-Dhanbad (Train No 02339/ 02340) time table, route, frequency and fare
Eastern Railway Special train between Howrah-Dhanbad
Train No. 02339 Howrah-Dhanbad Special will leave Howrah at 17:20 hrs. w.e.f. 1.12.2025 to reach Dhanbad at 21:40 hrs. on the same day.
Train No. 02340 Dhanbad-Howrah Special will leave Dhanbad at 5:50 hrs. w.e.f. 2.12.2025 to reach Howrah at 10:25 hrs. on the same day.
The train will run as per link of Train No. 12339/ Train No. 12340 Howrah-Dhanbad-Howrah Coalfield Express.
Booking of the special trains will be available on & from 26.11.2025 both from PRS counters & online booking. In addition to fare, SPECIAL charge will be realized for those trains.
Here’s the current status of special train services between Howrah (HWH) and Dhanbad (DHN), including details on timings, halts, and regular alternatives:
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🚆 Special Superfast Service: 03387 / 03388
These trains operate as fully reserved superfast specials (starting with “0”) and have been active in Eastern Railway schedules intermittently:
- 03387 (Howrah → Dhanbad Special)
- Departs Howrah at 06:15, arrives Dhanbad at ~11:18 (~5 h)
- Runs daily, covering ~271 km with stops at major junctions including Barddhaman, Durgapur, Asansol, and others.
- 03388 (Dhanbad → Howrah Special)
- Likely departs Dhanbad at around 16:20, arriving Howrah at ~21:30 (estimated based on its regular counterpart)
These specials mirror the timings and halts of the regular superfast Black Diamond Express (22387/22388), except they carry seasonal special fares and are categorized as reserved specials.
🚄 Regular Trains Between Howrah & Dhanbad
If you’re looking for reliable, scheduled services, consider these regularly running trains:
Black Diamond Express — 22387 / 22388
- 22387: Leaves Howrah at 06:15, reaches Dhanbad at 11:18 (~5 h, 271 km)
- 22388: Returns from Dhanbad around 16:20, arriving Howrah at 21:30.
- Features include AC Chair Car, Second Seating, and several General compartments.
Coalfield Express — 12339 / 12340
- Departs Howrah at 17:20, arrives Dhanbad at 21:55 (~4 h 35 m)
- Return (12340): leaves Dhanbad at 05:50, reaches Howrah at 10:25. Offers chair car and general seating.
Shatabdi Express — 12019 / 12020
- Departs Howrah at 06:05, reaches Ranchi via Dhanbad at 13:15 (~7 h 10 m), with Dhanbad as intermediate halt. Not ideal for Dhanbad destination only.
📋 Summary Table
| Service Type | Train No. | HWH → DHN / DHN → HWH | Duration | Frequency | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Superfast | 03387 / 03388 | ~06:15 → ~11:18 / ~16:20 → ~21:30 | ~5h | Daily | Same as Black Diamond; reserved fare |
| Regular Superfast | 22387 / 22388 | 06:15 → 11:18 / 16:20 → 21:30 | ~5h | Daily | CC, 2S, GS |
| Coalfield Express | 12339 / 12340 | 17:20 → 21:55 / 05:50 → 10:25 | ~4h 35m | Daily | CC, 2S, GS |
✅ Recommendations
- 03387/03388 specials mirror the Black Diamond schedule but are temporary reserved-fare services—expected to continue with same halts & timing if announced. No major changes reported for late 2025. Confirm closer to travel date via official ER advisories.
- For consistent reliability, booking on regular trains like 22387/22388 (Black Diamond Express) or 12339/12340 (Coalfield Express) is recommended—they have stable schedules and higher priority on tracks.
- Avoid red-eye or festival specials unless you have a confirmed reservation and are comfortable with possible delays.
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