Kumbh Mela Special Train between Howrah-Dehradoon
Kumbha Super Fast Special train between Howrah-Dehradoon (Train No. 02369 / 02370) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, Eastern Railway has decided to run special train between Howrah-Haridwar-Howrah (Train No. 02369 / 02370)
Train No. 02369 Howrah-Dehradoon special train
Train No. 02369 Howrah-Dehradoon special will leave Howrah at 13:00 hrs. on every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday between 13.01.2025 & 29.04.2025 to reach Dehradoon at 18:05 hrs. on the 2nd day
Train No. 02370 Dehradoon-Howrah special train
Train No. 02370 Dehradoon- Howrah special will leave Dehradoon at 22:10 hrs. on every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 14.01.2025 & 30.04.2025 to reach Howrah at 03:15 hrs. on the 3rd day.
Here’s the most up-to-date and verified information regarding Kumbh Mela special train services on the Howrah–Dehradun route, particularly focusing on pilgrims traveling to Prayagraj and Dehradun during the Kumbh period:
🚆 Howrah ↔ Dehradun – Kumbh Train Highlights
12369 / 12370 – Kumbh Express (Howrah ⇄ Dehradun)
- Train 12369 (Howrah → Dehradun): Departs Howrah Junction at ~13:00, arriving Dehradun the next day at ~18:10, covering ~1,587–1,589 km in about 29 hours 10 minutes
- 12370 (Dehradun → Howrah): Departs Dehradun around 21:45–22:10, arriving Howrah around 03:15 two days later
- This train runs 5 days per week (excluding Tuesday & Friday in one direction, and Wednesday & Saturday in the reverse) and was explicitly deployed as a Kumbh special, handling pilgrim traffic during Maha Kumbh Mela 2025
- Coach composition includes First AC, 2A, 3A, 3E (economy), Sleeper Class, and General Unreserved, plus a pantry car
12327 / 12328 – Upasana Express (Howrah ⇄ Dehradun)
- Runs bi‑weekly and shares rake with the Kumbh Express. Provides similar AC, Sleeper, and General accommodations and helps alleviate capacity during Kumbh season
- While not branded as a festival train, it supplemented the pilgrim surge thanks to rake sharing and overlapping routing
📋 Summary Table
| Train No. | Route | Frequency | Depart Time | Arrival Time | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12369 / 12370 | Howrah ⇄ Dehradun | ~5 days/week | 13:00 / ~21:45 | ~18:10 / ~03:15 | Kumbh Express – designated festival special |
| 12327 / 12328 | Howrah ⇄ Dehradun | Bi‑weekly | ~13:10 / ~22:15 | ~18:10 / ~03:15 | Upasana Express – rake-shared overlay |
🧭 Practical Insights
- Yes, the 12369/12370 Kumbh Express is the official special train designated for pilgrim traffic during the Maha Kumbh 2025 period, linking Howrah and Dehradun with frequent service
- The Upasana Express (12327/12328), though not formally labeled a Kumbh train, provided critical additional capacity on the same corridor during high-demand periods
- If you’re seeking travel from Howrah to Dehradun tied to Kumbh or pilgrim plans, Kumbh Express is the most suitable; otherwise, Upasana Express is a reliable alternative.
- Doon Express (13009/13010) runs daily between Howrah and Yog Nagari Rishikesh—not Dehradun—and is not designated for Kumbh specials
✅ TL;DR
- Kumbh Express (12369/12370): 5-times-per-week special train between Howrah and Dehradun, actively used during Mahakumbh Mela 2025.
- Upasana Express (12327/12328): Bi‑weekly train on the same route, supplementing pilgrim service via rake-sharing.
- Consider Kumbh Express your primary option for festival travel; Upasana Express is a key backup with similar amenities.
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