Summer Special Train Howrah-New Jalpaiguri-Howrah
Howrah-New Jalpaiguri-Howrah
To clear the extra rush of passengers during summer, Eastern Railway will run summer special express train between Howrah & New Jalpaiguri. 12 pairs of special train will run as Train No. 02307 / Train No. 02308 Howrah – New Jalpaiguri – Howrah Summer Special during the months of April, May & June, 2025.
Train No. 02307 Howrah – New Jalpaiguri Summer Special will leave Howrah on every Wednesday from 13.04.2025 to 29.06.2025 at 23:35 hrs. to reach New Jalpaiguri at 10:10 hrs. on the next day.
Train No. 02308 New Jalpaiguri – Howrah Summer Special will leave New Jalpaiguri on every Thursday from 14.04.2025 to 30.06.2025 at 12:35 hrs. to reach Howrah at 23:05 hrs. on the same day. The trains will stop at Bandel, Katwa, Azimganj, Malda Town, Barsoi, & Kishanganj stations enroute in both directions.
Booking of tickets for 02307 Howrah – New Jalpaiguri Summer Special will be available on & from 09.04.2025 (Saturday) through PRS & Internet.
The train will have Air Conditioned, Sleeper class accommodations and unreserved class will also be available.
The train will run with special charge in addition to normal mail / express fare. Concessional booking will not be allowed. Tatkal quota will not be available.
For detailed information regarding timings of halts and composition, passengers may please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in.
Here’s the confirmed information on the Howrah ↔ New Jalpaiguri Summer Special Trains (covering Kolkata – North Bengal sector) for 2025, operated by North Frontier Railway:
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🚆 Howrah ↔ New Jalpaiguri Special Fare Summer Trains (Train Nos. 03027 / 03028)
🔹 03027 – Howrah → New Jalpaiguri
- Runs weekly on Wednesdays, from April 9 to May 7, 2025 (five trips).
- Departs Howrah Junction at 23:55 hrs, arriving New Jalpaiguri at ~10:45 hrs next morning.
- Covers ~564 km in ~10 h 50 min, with 11 intermediate stops including Bandel, Nabadwip Dham, Malda Town, Barsoi, Kishanganj, Aluabari Road.
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🔹 03028 – New Jalpaiguri → Howrah (Return)
- Runs Thursday weekly, from April 10 to May 8, 2025.
- Departs NJP at 12:45 hrs, arrives Howrah ~00:10 hrs next night.
([turn0search5]turn0search9]turn0search7]) - Coaches include 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, SLR, with LHB rake and no pantry service onboard.
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📋 Overview Table
| Direction | Train No. | Days | Departs | Arrives | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howrah → New Jalpaiguri | 03027 | Wednesday | 23:55 (Howrah) | 10:45 (NJP, +1d) | ~10 h 50 m |
| New Jalpaiguri → Howrah | 03028 | Thursday | 12:45 (NJP) | ~00:10 (HWH, +1d) | ~11 h 25 m |
- Part of three pairs of summer specials introduced by NFR for 2025.
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🧭 Additional Context & Observations
- A one-off extra run 03039/03040 operated on May 10, 2025 (Sat), targeting overflow demand.
([turn0search1]turn0search0]) - This service supplements regular trains such as the Vande Bharat Express (22301/22302) and Shatabdi Express (12041/12042)—both faster, higher-priority services.
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⚠️ Traveler Tips & Cautions
- Special fare trains receive low track priority—frequent delays reported by passengers, sometimes exceeding 6–10 hours.
“Special trains are specially treated… they are given least priority… delays of 10 hrs are very common…”
([turn0reddit19]turn0reddit21]) - Unlike regular trains, special train timetables can shift if delayed—so always check NTES or IRCTC Live Running Status before departure.
✅ Recommendations
- Prefer Vande Bharat Express or Shatabdi Express for faster, more predictable travel if available.
- If traveling on dates when only the special is available (e.g. mid-April on Wednesday/Thursday), book 03027/28 early via IRCTC or PRS.
- Expect potential delays and carry light meals—no pantry available.
- Confirm final coach composition and stops closer to travel date—Indian Railways may issue updates.
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