Northern Railway has announced additional festival special train services for 2026, adding to trains already declared for the festive travel period. The timetable covers several routes connecting Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Punjab and Uttarakhand.
The schedule shown by Northern Railway lists services operating between October and November 2026. It includes train numbers, station timings, running dates, halts and fares for the announced routes. Passengers are advised to check the latest railway enquiry information before travelling because the services are linked to specific dates and days of the week.
Routes and scheduled services
The announced services include:
- Train 04072/04071 between New Delhi and Supaul, described as a New Delhi–Supaul reserved special express, with 118 fares listed. Train 04072 is scheduled to run daily from 01.10.2026 to 28.11.2026, while train 04071 is listed from 03.10.2026 to 30.11.2026.
- Train 04062/04061 between Anand Vihar Terminal and Bhagalpur, with 94 fares listed. The schedule covers train 04062 from 10.10.2026 to 25.11.2026 and train 04061 from 11.10.2026 to 26.11.2026.
- Train 04212/04211 between Sultanpur and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, with 08 fares listed. Train 04212 is scheduled on Wednesdays from 21.10.2026 to 11.11.2026, and train 04211 on Thursdays from 22.10.2026 to 12.11.2026.
- Train 04312/04311 between Yog Nagari Rishikesh and Kolkata, with 12 fares listed. The timetable covers train 04312 from 16.10.2026 to 20.11.2026 and train 04311 from 18.10.2026 to 22.11.2026.
- Train 04226/04225 between Varanasi and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, with 08 fares listed. The services are shown for Fridays from 23.10.2026 to 13.11.2026 and Saturdays from 24.10.2026 to 14.11.2026.
- Train 04624/04623 between Amritsar and Kolkata, with 16 fares listed. The timetable covers Wednesdays from 07.10.2026 to 25.11.2026 and Thursdays from 08.10.2026 to 28.11.2026.
- Train 04314/04313 between Yog Nagari Rishikesh and Muzaffarpur, with 36 fares listed. The service is scheduled from 02.10.2026 to 30.11.2026 on the days shown in the timetable.
- Train 04668/04667 between Amritsar and Bareilly, with 18 fares listed. The schedule covers Sundays from 04.10.2026 to 29.11.2026 and Thursdays from 08.10.2026 to 12.11.2026.
- Train 04052/04051 between New Delhi and Hawaḍa, with 18 fares listed. Train 04052 is listed from 02.10.2026 to 27.11.2026 and train 04051 from 04.10.2026 to 29.11.2026.
Existing services with extended operation
The timetable also lists extended service periods for 4 previously announced trains. Train 04090 New Delhi–Danapur Express is shown with an extended date of 20.11.2026 and 08 fares. Train 04089 Danapur–New Delhi Express has an extended date of 21.11.2026 and 08 fares.
Train 02877 Ranchi–Anand Vihar Terminal Express is listed with an extended date of 28.11.2026 and 09 fares. Train 02878 Anand Vihar Terminal–Ranchi Express is shown with an extended date of 29.11.2026 and 09 fares.
How passengers can check details
The announcement directs passengers to railway enquiry services for the route, timetable and fare information. It also displays the railway enquiry number 139 and the RailMadad website, railmadad.indianrailways.gov.in, for passenger assistance.
Conclusion
Northern Railway's 2026 festival timetable adds multiple special services and extends the operation of 4 existing trains. Travellers should verify the applicable date, station, timing and fare before booking or boarding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Which railway zone announced the festival special trains?
Northern Railway announced the additional festival special train services.
Q. When will the announced trains operate?
The listed services operate between October and November 2026, according to their individual schedules.
Q. Which route has 118 fares listed?
The New Delhi–Supaul service, train 04072/04071, has 118 fares listed.
Q. Is there a special train between Amritsar and Kolkata?
Yes. Train 04624/04623 is listed for the Amritsar–Kolkata route.
Q. Which trains have extended service dates?
The timetable lists extended operation for trains 04090, 04089, 02877 and 02878.
Q. Where can passengers check railway assistance information?
The announcement displays railway enquiry number 139 and the RailMadad website for passenger assistance.
