{"id":446,"date":"2025-07-28T14:12:34","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T14:12:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=446"},"modified":"2025-07-28T14:12:34","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T14:12:34","slug":"introduction-of-siddhabali-jan-shatabdi-trains-between-kotdwar-delhi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/introduction-of-siddhabali-jan-shatabdi-trains-between-kotdwar-delhi\/","title":{"rendered":"Introduction of Siddhabali Jan Shatabdi Trains between Kotdwar \u2013 Delhi"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction of Siddhabali Jan Shatabdi Trains between Kotdwar \u2013 Delhi<\/strong><\/p>\n

Introduction of Siddhabali Jan Shatabdi Special between Kotdwar \u2013 Old Delhi Jn (Train No. 04047 \/ 04048) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the convenience of passengers, Northern Railway has decided to run special train between Kotdwar \u2013 Old Delhi Jn-Kotdwar (Train No. 04047 \/ 04048)<\/p>\n

Train No. 04047 Kotdwar \u2013 Old Delhi Jn Siddhabali Jan Shatabdi Special<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 04047 Kotdwar \u2013 Old Delhi Jn Siddhabali Jan Shatabdi Special will leave from (Daily) Kotdwar (KTW) at 15.50 hrs & will reach Old Delhi Jn (DLI) at 22.20 hrs.<\/p>\n

Train No. 04048 Old Delhi Jn \u2013 Kotdwar Siddhabali Jan Shatabdi Special<\/strong><\/p>\n

Similarly, Train No. 04048 Old Delhi Jn \u2013 Kotdwar Siddhabali Jan Shatabdi Special will leave from (Daily) Old Delhi Jn (DLI) at 07.00 hrs & will reach Kotdwar (KTW) at 13.40 hrs.<\/p>\n

This train has LHB Coaches which includes AC Chaircar, Chair Car coaches & two Generator coaches.<\/p>\n

It shall have stoppages at Najibabad Jn., Muazzampur Narain Jn., Bijnor, Haldaur, Chand Siau, Mandi Dhanaura, Gajraula, Hapur, Ghaziabad enroute in both directions.<\/p>\n

Kotdwar \u2013 Old Delhi Jn Distance between the stations is 239 Kilometers.<\/p>\n

Date of Commencement of Regular Service:<\/p>\n

Train No. 04047 from Kotdwar \u2013 Old Delhi Jn special train from 04-03-2025<\/p>\n

Train No: 04048 from Old Delhi Jn \u2013 Kotdwar special train from 04-03-2025<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a complete introduction to the Siddhabali Jan Shatabdi Express<\/strong>, the dedicated Kotdwar \u2194 Delhi (Old Delhi Junction)<\/strong> Jan Shatabdi service launched by Northern Railway:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude86 1. Overview & Commissioning<\/h2>\n
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  • Named Siddhabali Jan Shatabdi Express<\/strong> (Train Nos. 04047 \/ 04048<\/strong>, later renumbered 12037 \/ 12038<\/strong>), this train was inaugurated by Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on March 3, 2021<\/strong>, as a daily service<\/strong> connecting Kotdwar and Delhi. It was introduced primarily to serve pilgrims visiting the Siddhabali temple in Uttarakhand and to support regional socioeconomic connectivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    \ud83d\udd52 2. Schedule, Frequency & Journey Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Train No.<\/th>\nDirection<\/th>\nDeparture<\/th>\nArrival<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    12037<\/strong><\/td>\nKotdwar \u2192 Delhi<\/td>\n15:55<\/td>\n22:20<\/td>\n~6 h 25 m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    12038<\/strong><\/td>\nDelhi \u2192 Kotdwar<\/td>\n07:00<\/td>\n13:40<\/td>\n~6 h 40 m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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    • Operates daily in both directions<\/strong> throughout the year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      \ud83d\ude89 3. Route & Major Halts (Total 12 stops)<\/h2>\n

      Key stations on the route include:<\/p>\n

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      • Najibabad Jn<\/li>\n
      • Muazzampur Narain Jn<\/li>\n
      • Bijnor<\/li>\n
      • Haldaur<\/li>\n
      • Chand Siau<\/li>\n
      • Mandi Dhanaura<\/li>\n
      • Gajraula Jn (30-minute scheduled halt)<\/li>\n
      • Hapur<\/li>\n
      • Ghaziabad<\/li>\n
      • Old Delhi Junction (DLI)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        The service covers approximately 239\u202fkm<\/strong> daily<\/p>\n

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        \ud83d\udecb\ufe0f 4. Coach Composition & Classes<\/h2>\n
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        • Equipped with modern LHB coaches<\/strong>, the Siddhabali Jan Shatabdi Express features:\n
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          • AC Chair Car (CC)<\/strong><\/li>\n
          • Non-AC Second Seating (2S)<\/strong><\/li>\n
          • Generator cars<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
          • Notably, no pantry car<\/strong> is included, and passengers rely on station refreshments during longer halts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            \u2757 5. Difference from Garhwal Express<\/h2>\n
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            • The older Garhwal Express (14043\/14044)<\/strong> covering the same route has been phased out<\/strong>, replaced entirely by the Siddhabali Jan Shatabdi for faster and more comfortable travel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              \u2705 6. Highlights & Advantages<\/h2>\n
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              • Daily operation<\/strong> with reserved CC & 2S seating, ideal for regional travelers and pilgrims.<\/li>\n
              • Moderate journey time (~6\u00bd hours)<\/strong>, competitive compared to slower alternatives.<\/li>\n
              • Energy-efficient LHB rake<\/strong>, soon to operate fully under electric traction once the last ~15\u202fkm of Kotdwar\u2013Delhi corridor electrification is complete<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                \ud83e\uddfe Final Summary<\/h2>\n
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                • Train Name:<\/strong> Siddhabali Jan Shatabdi Express<\/li>\n
                • Route:<\/strong> Kotdwar (KTW) \u2194 Old Delhi Junction (DLI)<\/li>\n
                • Train Nos.:<\/strong> 12037 (KTW\u2192DLI), 12038 (DLI\u2192KTW)<\/li>\n
                • Departure Times:<\/strong> 15:55 (from Kotdwar), 07:00 (from Delhi)<\/li>\n
                • Journey Duration:<\/strong> ~6 h 25\u201340\u202fm<\/li>\n
                • Frequency:<\/strong> Daily<\/li>\n
                • Classes:<\/strong> AC Chair Car and Second Seating<\/li>\n
                • Catering:<\/strong> NONE onboard (station stops at Gajraula, etc.)<\/li>\n
                • Introduction Date:<\/strong> March 4, 2025<\/li>\n
                • Current Status:<\/strong> Fully operational and replacing earlier Garhwal Express<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                  Would you like help checking seat availability<\/strong>, PNR booking<\/strong>, or viewing the station-wise timetable<\/strong> for specific halts?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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