Howrah – New Delhi Rajdhani Express (via Gaya)
From HWH➔To NDLS
Total Distance
1449 km
Origin to terminus
Total Duration
17h 15m
Total transit time
Average Speed
84 km/h
Express track speed
Total Halts
9 Stops
Commercial passenger halts
Scheduled Halts & Station Timetable
Complete 9-station progression with arrival, departure & halt duration
HOWRAH JN
OriginDeparts: 16:50
ASANSOL JN
Arr: 18:47 • Dep: 18:49
DHANBAD JN
Major Junction Halt (5m)Arr: 19:55 • Dep: 20:00
PARASNATH
Arr: 20:30 • Dep: 20:32
GAYA JN
Arr: 22:32 • Dep: 22:35
PT.DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JN
Major Junction Halt (7m)Arr: 00:43 • Dep: 00:50
PRAYAGRAJ JN
Arr: 02:40 • Dep: 02:42
KANPUR CENTRAL
Major Junction Halt (5m)Arr: 04:45 • Dep: 04:50
NEW DELHI
TerminusArrives: 10:05
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Understanding Multi-Day Train Journeys (Day 1 vs Day 2 / 3)
When traveling across long trunk corridors, trains often operate over multiple calendar days. Indian Railways classifies station halts into journey days:
The calendar date when the train starts its journey from the origin terminal station.
All halts reached after the first midnight (00:00). If boarding on Day 2, your boarding date is one day after the origin departure date!
For long cross-country routes (such as Dibrugarh–Kanyakumari or Mumbai–Guwahati) crossing two midnights.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3 mean in a train timetable?
Day 1 is the date when the train departs from its originating terminal. When a journey passes midnight, stations reached on the following calendar day are marked as Day 2, and after the second midnight as Day 3.
Can I board a train at an intermediate station if I hold an origin-to-destination ticket?
You must change your official boarding station on IRCTC at least 4 hours before chart preparation. If you board at an intermediate station without updating your boarding point, the TTE has the authority to declare you a No-Show and allocate your berth to an RAC passenger.
What does 'Halt Duration' mean in the timetable?
Halt duration is the scheduled stoppage time between a train's arrival and departure at that station. Major junction halts range from 5 to 15 minutes for crew change, watering, or catering, while intermediate halts typically last 2 to 3 minutes.
How often are train schedules and routes updated on HelpAdda?
All route halts and station timings are synced directly with the official Railway Board working timetables and CRIS NTES database.
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