{"id":2029,"date":"2025-08-12T08:22:49","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T08:22:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?page_id=2029"},"modified":"2025-08-12T08:22:49","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T08:22:49","slug":"poorva-express-special-train-between-howrah-new-delhi-train-no-02303-train-no-02304-timings-stoppages-fare-and-frequency","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/poorva-express-special-train-between-howrah-new-delhi-train-no-02303-train-no-02304-timings-stoppages-fare-and-frequency\/","title":{"rendered":"Poorva Express Special Train between Howrah-New Delhi (Train No.02303\/Train No.02304) Timings, Stoppages, Fare and Frequency"},"content":{"rendered":"

Poorva Express Special Train between Howrah-New Delhi (Train No.02303\/Train No.02304) Timings, Stoppages, Fare and Frequency<\/strong><\/p>\n

Poorva Express Special Train between Howrah-New Delhi (Train No.02303) Route and Runs on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Station Name<\/strong><\/td>\nArrival Time<\/strong><\/td>\nDeparture Time<\/strong><\/td>\nDay<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
HOWRAH JN<\/td>\nSource<\/td>\n08:00<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BARDDHAMAN JN<\/td>\n09:07<\/td>\n09:10<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DURGAPUR<\/td>\n10:01<\/td>\n10:03<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ASANSOL JN<\/td>\n10:32<\/td>\n10:37<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CHITTARANJAN<\/td>\n11:00<\/td>\n11:02<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MADHUPUR JN<\/td>\n11:41<\/td>\n11:43<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
JASIDIH JN<\/td>\n12:08<\/td>\n12:12<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
JHAJHA<\/td>\n13:12<\/td>\n13:17<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
JAMUI<\/td>\n13:34<\/td>\n13:36<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
KIUL JN<\/td>\n13:58<\/td>\n14:00<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MOKAMEH JN<\/td>\n14:29<\/td>\n14:31<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BARH<\/td>\n14:48<\/td>\n14:50<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BAKHTIYARPUR JN<\/td>\n15:05<\/td>\n15:07<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PATNA SAHEB<\/td>\n15:30<\/td>\n15:32<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PATNA JN<\/td>\n16:00<\/td>\n16:10<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DANAPUR<\/td>\n16:25<\/td>\n16:27<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ARA JN<\/td>\n16:54<\/td>\n16:56<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BUXAR<\/td>\n17:41<\/td>\n17:43<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DD UPADHYAYA JN<\/td>\n19:34<\/td>\n19:44<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PRAYAGRAJ JN.<\/td>\n21:40<\/td>\n21:45<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
KANPUR CENTRAL<\/td>\n00:05<\/td>\n00:10<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ETAWAH JN<\/td>\n01:30<\/td>\n01:32<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TUNDLA JN<\/td>\n02:45<\/td>\n02:47<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ALIGARH JN<\/td>\n03:36<\/td>\n03:38<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NEW DELHI<\/td>\n06:05<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

For More Information Visit http:\/\/www.indianrail.gov.in\/<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the latest on the Poorva Express (Special)<\/strong>\u2014Train Nos. 02303 \/ 02304<\/strong>\u2014operating between Howrah Junction (HWH)<\/strong> and New Delhi (NDLS)<\/strong>. This special service aligns closely with the regular Poorva Express schedule but may have minor timetable variations.<\/p>\n

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Train Details<\/h2>\n

Route & Schedule<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • Train No. 02303<\/strong> (Howrah \u2192 New Delhi):\n
      \n
    • Departure<\/strong>: 08:00 from Howrah Jn<\/li>\n
    • Arrival<\/strong>: 06:00 at New Delhi<\/li>\n
    • Distance<\/strong>: ~1,529 km<\/li>\n
    • Journey Time<\/strong>: Approximately 22 hours 06 minutes<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Frequency<\/strong>: Operates four days a week<\/strong> \u2014 Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Train No. 02304<\/strong> (New Delhi \u2192 Howrah): Reverse run, with a frequency complementing 02303<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
      \n

      Stoppages & Halts<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      The special train follows a similar halt pattern as the regular via-Patna Poorva Express. Major stoppages include:<\/p>\n

      Howrah \u2192 Bardhaman \u2192 Durgapur \u2192 Asansol \u2192 Chittaranjan \u2192 earlier Jharkhand & Bihar junctions like Madhupur, Jasidih, Jhajha, Jamui, Kiul, Mokameh, Bakhtiyarpur, Patna, Danapur, Ara, Buxar \u2192 Deendayal Upadhyaya Jn \u2192 Prayagraj \u2192 Kanpur \u2192 Etawah \u2192 Tundla \u2192 Aligarh \u2192 New Delhi<\/p>\n

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      • Longest halt<\/strong>: Patna Junction (~10 minutes)<\/li>\n
      • Other notable halts: Asansol, Jhajha, Ara, Deendayal Upadhyaya, Prayagraj, Kanpur (approx. 5 minutes each)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
        \n

        Fare & Classes Available<\/h2>\n

        This special train includes similar class composition to the standard Poorva Express:<\/p>\n

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        • 1A (First AC \/ Second AC combo \u2013 HA1)<\/li>\n
        • 2A (AC 2-Tier)<\/li>\n
        • 3A (AC 3-Tier)<\/li>\n
        • SL (Sleeper Class)<\/li>\n
        • Additional: General Unreserved, Pantry Car
          \nAll with large windows, sleeping arrangements, and onboard catering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          While exact fares for the special train aren’t listed online<\/strong>, expect them to mirror regular superfast slant rates (with superfast surcharge), adjustable based on class and distance.<\/p>\n

          \n

          Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
          Feature<\/th>\nDetails<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
          Train Numbers<\/strong><\/td>\n02303 (HWH \u2192 NDLS), 02304 (NDLS \u2192 HWH)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Route<\/strong><\/td>\nHowrah \u2192 New Delhi via Patna<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Departure \/ Arrival (02303)<\/strong><\/td>\n08:00 from Howrah \u2192 06:00 next day at New Delhi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Journey Duration<\/strong><\/td>\n~22 h 05 m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Frequency<\/strong><\/td>\n4 days\/week (Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Major Stops<\/strong><\/td>\nBardhaman, Durgapur, Asansol, Jhajha, Patna, Prayagraj, Kanpur, Aligarh, Tundla<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Classes Available<\/strong><\/td>\n1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper, General, with Pantry services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Fare Pricing<\/strong><\/td>\nSimilar to standard superfast charges \u2014 confirm with IRCTC during booking<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
          \n

          Let me know if you want a fare breakdown by class<\/strong>, a PDF-friendly timetable<\/strong>, real-time seat availability<\/strong>, or booking assistance<\/strong> for any of the stops on this route\u2014I\u2019m happy to help!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          Poorva Express Special Train between Howrah-New Delhi (Train No.02303\/Train No.02304) Timings, Stoppages, Fare and Frequency Poorva Express Special Train between Howrah-New Delhi (Train No.02303) Route and Runs on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Station Name Arrival Time Departure Time Day HOWRAH JN Source 08:00 1 BARDDHAMAN JN 09:07 09:10 1 DURGAPUR 10:01 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2029","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2029","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2029"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2029\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2029"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}