Kumbh Mela Special Train between Dehradun-Howrah Doon Express
Doon Express Special train between Dehradun-Howrah (Train No. 03009 / 03010) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, Eastern Railway has decided to run special train between Dehradun-Howrah-Dehradun (Train No. 03009 / 03010)
Train No. 03010 Dehradun-Howrah special train
Train No. 03010 Dehradun-Howrah Special train will leave from (Daily) Dehradun at 20.00 hrs & will reach Howrah at 07.00 hrs and train running time between the station 35 hour and 40 minutes.
Train No. 03009 Howrah-Dehradun special train
Similarly, Train No. 03009 Howrah-Dehradun Special train will leave from (Daily) Howrah at 20.25 hrs & will reach Dehradun at 07.35 hrs and train running time between the station 35 hour and 10 minutes.
Dehradun-Howrah Distance between the station is 1506 Kilometre
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 03009 from Dehradun-Howrah special train 09-01-2025
Train No: 03010 from Howrah-Dehradun special train 10-01-2025
Here’s what I found regarding Kumbh Mela–related trains on the Dehradun–Howrah route, including the popular Doon Express and Kumbh Express, which served pilgrims heading to Prayagraj in 2025:
🚆 Key Trains Between Dehradun and Howrah
12369 / 12370 – Kumbh Express (Howrah ↔ Dehradun)
- Operates between Howrah (HWH) and Dehradun (DDN), covering ~1,589 km in ~29–29.5 hours. Known as a Kumbh-special train, it runs 5 days a week, with reserved classes including 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, Sleeper & General
- 12369 (Howrah → Dehradun) departs at ~13:00, arriving at 18:05–18:10 the following day
- 12370 (Dehradun → Howrah) departs at ~21:45 (or 22:10), arriving at ~03:15 two days later
✅ This train played a vital role during the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, serving pilgrims traveling through Howrah and Dehradun regions
12327 / 12328 – Upasana Express (Howrah ↔ Dehradun)
- A bi-weekly Superfast service connecting the same endpoints, sharing rakes with Kumbh Express.
- Covers ~1,587 km in ~29 hours, with similar coach configuration: AC 2A, 3A, 3E, Sleeper, General, plus a pantry car
- While not branded as a festival train, it supplemented pilgrim traffic and ran consistently through Kumbh period due to rake sharing
📊 Summary Table
| Train No. | Route | Frequency | Departure | Arrival | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12369 / 12370 | Howrah ↔ Dehradun | ~5 days/week | 13:00 / ~21:45 | ~18:10 / ~03:15 | Kumbh Express – festival special |
| 12327 / 12328 | Howrah ↔ Dehradun | Bi‑weekly | ~13:10 / 22:15 | ~18:10 / ~03:15 | Upasana Express (supplemental) |
🧭 Practical Insights
- Yes, the 12369/12370 Kumbh Express was explicitly introduced for the Maha Kumbh 2025, accommodating pilgrims on its major long-haul route linking Howrah, Varanasi, Lucknow, Haridwar, and Dehradun
- The Upasana Express (12327/28) offered complementary connectivity, especially during high-demand times, thanks to rake sharing and overlapping schedules with the Kumbh Express
- These trains provided frequent reserved-class availability throughout the festival period and were key options for pilgrims using eastern India rail nodes.
✅ TL;DR
- 🤝 Yes, there were Kumbh Mela special trains between Dehradun and Howrah:
- Kumbh Express (12369/70) ran multiple times a week tailored to festival demand.
- Upasana Express (12327/28) operated bi‑weekly and supplemented pilgrim traffic.
- While Doon Express (13009/10) is a daily Howrah–Yog Nagari Rishikesh service, it is not directly linked to Dehradun, and not designated Kumbh-specific
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