In a major development for commuters traveling between the national capital and eastern regions, Indian Railways has introduced a new daily special train connecting New Delhi to Supaul in Bihar. Managed by the Northern Railway zone, the dedicated service is scheduled to operate from August 6 through October 2, offering substantial travel availability for migrants and residents across key districts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
Train Numbers and Operational Schedule
According to the official timetable, the outward service will operate as Train Number 04072 from New Delhi to Supaul. Running daily between August 6 and September 30, this train departs New Delhi Railway Station every night at 21:35 hours and reaches Supaul at 06:35 hours on the morning of the third day.
For the return trip, Northern Railway will run Train Number 04071 as the Supaul to New Delhi Special. This service departs daily from Supaul Junction at 07:45 hours and arrives at New Delhi by 15:00 hours the following afternoon.
Route Distance, Travel Time, and Coach Composition
Covering a distance of approximately 1,250 kilometers, the journey between New Delhi and Supaul takes about 33 hours in total. The train is configured with 16 coaches to accommodate diverse passenger requirements. This includes 3 Third AC coaches, 8 Sleeper Class coaches, and 4 General Class coaches.
Detailed Stoppages and Timings for New Delhi to Supaul Departure
Train 04072 will halt at multiple intermediate stations across Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Departure times at key stops along the route are as follows
- Ghaziabad: 22:12 hours
- Aligarh: 01:20 hours
- Tundla: 03:22 hours
- Etawah: 04:40 hours
- Govindpuri: 06:55 hours
- Prayagraj Junction: 11:55 hours
- Varanasi: 14:45 hours
- Aunrihar Junction: 15:27 hours
- Ghazipur City: 16:25 hours
- Ballia: 17:25 hours
- Suremanpur: 18:05 hours
- Chhapra: 19:30 hours
- Sonpur: 20:55 hours
- Hajipur: 21:10 hours
- Shahpur Patori: 22:12 hours
- Barauni Junction: 00:45 hours
- Begusarai: 01:05 hours
- Khagaria: 02:20 hours
- Mansi Junction: 02:42 hours
- Bakhtiyarpur: 03:12 hours
- Saharsa: 03:55 hours
- Supaul: Arrival at 06:35 hours
Stoppages and Timings for Supaul to New Delhi Return Route
On the return journey, Train 04071 leaves Supaul at 07:45 hours and departs from intermediate stations at the following scheduled times
- Saharsa: 09:45 hours
- Bakhtiyarpur: 10:10 hours
- Mansi Junction: 10:55 hours
- Khagaria: 11:07 hours
- Begusarai: 11:40 hours
- Barauni Junction: 12:30 hours
- Shahpur Patori: 13:32 hours
- Hajipur: 14:55 hours
- Sonpur: 15:07 hours
- Chhapra: 17:20 hours
- Suremanpur: 17:57 hours
- Ballia: 18:39 hours
- Ghazipur City: 20:15 hours
- Aunrihar: 21:05 hours
- Varanasi: 22:40 hours
- Prayagraj Junction: 01:45 hours
- Govindpuri: 06:15 hours
- Etawah: 08:12 hours
- Tundla: 10:22 hours
- Aligarh: 11:32 hours
- Ghaziabad: 13:59 hours
- New Delhi: Arrival at 15:00 hours
The introduction of this daily service provides direct connectivity to major urban and rural centers including Prayagraj, Varanasi, Ghazipur, Ballia, Chhapra, Barauni, and Saharsa.
