Special train Vasco Da Gama to Saharsa
Special train Vasco Da Gama to Saharsa (Train No. 07304) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train No. 07304 Vasco Da Gama-Saharsa one Way Superfast Express Special with Special Fare:-
Train No. 07304 Vasco Da Gama-Saharsa one Way Superfast Express Special with Special Fare will depart from Vasco Da Gama at 18:00 hrs on 07.11.2025 (Saturday) and arrive Saharsa at 16:00 hrs on 09.11.2025(Monday). (one Trip one way only).
The train will have a composition of 20 coaches i.e. Two AC 3-Tier Coaches, Twelve Second Class Sleeper Coaches, Four General Second Class Coaches and Two Second Class Luggage Cum Brake Vans.
It appears that there is no active special train service running between Vasco da Gama (Goa) and Saharsa Junction (Bihar) as of mid‑2025.
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🚆 Historical Special: Train 07304 – Vasco da Gama → Saharsa One‑Way Festival Special
- This train (number starting with a ‘0’, indicating a special fare/festival train) ran only during November 2020, as a one‑way Superfast festival service from Goa to Saharsa via Bhusawal, Hajipur, Khagaria etc. It covered about 1,476 km in approximately 22h 30m
- The coach composition typically included 2S, SL, 3A classes across ~20 coaches, but there have been no runs announced after 2025
- Platforms like India Rail Info note this service as cancelled beyond that festival period, and no listings exist in 2025–25 special train schedules
ℹ️ Current Status (July 2025)
- No special festival trains are scheduled between Vasco da Gama (VSG) and Saharsa (SHC) at present.
- Travel platforms show zero active or upcoming entries for VSG → SHC special services with train numbers starting with ‘0’
✅ Regular Train Alternatives
While no direct service exists from Vasco to Saharsa, you can compose an itinerary via standard regular express trains:
🔹 Recommended Route Options
- 12741/12742 Vasco da Gama – Patna Superfast Express
• Operates weekly
• Runs from VSG to Patna (~39 h 5 m) and returns (~38 h 15 m)
• From Patna, take a connecting train (e.g., Poorbiya Express or Vaishali Express) to Saharsa. - 12553/12554 Vaishali Express (New Delhi ↔ Saharsa)
• Runs daily between Saharsa and New Delhi (~23 h 40 m) - 15275/15276 Saharsa–Barauni Express
• Short-distance daily service (~2 h 50 m) between Barauni and Saharsa (~107 km)
🔄 Sample Plan
- Vasco da Gama → Patna via Vasco‑Patna Superfast (weekly).
- Then Patna → Saharsa, using Vaishali Express or Barauni–Saharsa Express.
⚠️ Caveats on Special Trains
Reddit users and travelers regularly report that festival-special trains:
- Are often severely delayed (6–12 hours or more) due to low track priority.
- Are frequently cancelled or run unreliably, even with prior announcement.
- Sometimes lack amenities: no pantry, older coaches, limited comfort—despite higher fares
📊 Summary Table
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Train 07304 (Special) | Ran only in November 2020 (VSG → SHC), ~22 h 30 m; no runs since then |
| Status (2025) | No active special train currently on route |
| Regular alternatives | Vasco–Patna Superfast → onward via Vaishali Express / Barauni Express to Saharsa |
| Reliability | Regular trains are more dependable than special festival trains |
🧭 Travel Advice
- Since no special train exists now, rely on regular express/superfast services with predictable schedules.
- Consider taking Vasco da Gama to Patna (weekly Superfast), then Patna to Saharsa via Vaishali Express (daily) or Barauni–Saharsa local express.
- Monitor IRCTC/NTES near festive periods for any sudden special train announcements, but be cautious of delays and cancellations.
- Let me know if you’d like help checking schedules or fares for this journey on specific travel dates!