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Medium; Side View; Large TB; EOG/SLR; Outside of Train; Standing at Station;
Howrah Rajdhani goes past 50 years on this day
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12306/New Delhi - Howrah Rajdhani Express (Via Patna)
Other Names: Kolkata Rajdhani Express
नई दिल्ली - हावड़ा राजधानी एक्सप्रेस (पटना के रास्ते)

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One rake is with BE1. (Extra AC 3 Tier). One rake is with AE1. (Extra AC 2 Tier). One rake is with HE1. (Extra AC First Class).
Fri Dec 09, 2022 (12:59PM)
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Running with BE1.
Thu Oct 06, 2022 (04:18PM)
Running with an Extra Coach. The extra coach is either AC First (HE1) or AC 3 Tier (BE1). Kindly check before boarding.
Sat Oct 01, 2022 (01:01AM)
➡️J.C.O 21.01.2022 has been rescheduled by 1h30m and will depart at 18:20 hrs from New Delhi. ➡️ Running with an extra 1A coach. ➡️ A6 is marked as AE1/A6
Fri Jan 21, 2022 (01:59PM)
➡️ Running with an extra 1A coach ➡️ A6 is marked as AE1/A6
Fri Dec 10, 2021 (01:37PM)
A6 is marked as AE1/A6 ?? JCO 15.10.2021 is RESCHDULED by 6 Hours 55 Minutes & is expected to depart at 2345hrs from NDLS.
Fri Oct 15, 2021 (01:14PM)
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Apr 28 (22:54)   12305/Howrah - New Delhi Rajdhani Express (Via Patna)
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Howrah - New Delhi Rajdhani Express powered by Howrah WAP7
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Apr 29 (09:07)
Shrivastavkranti2393
Shrivastavkranti2393   229 blog posts
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Sunday ko to via patna wla hoga ???
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Corrected
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Dec 14 2023 (12:48)   12003/Lucknow Jn - New Delhi Swarn Shatabdi Express | CNB/Kanpur Central (10 PFs)
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arishabh1819~   1048 blog posts
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Which train would you prefer to come from New Delhi/ANVT to Kanpur Central? Remember about Speed, Priority, Time, Comfort, etc. As Your Wish. Please Vote
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Lucknow Shatabdi/Kanpur Shatabdi Express
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Vande Bharat Express
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Tejas Express
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Garibrath Express
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Oct 22 2019 (17:12)   12301/Howrah - New Delhi Rajdhani Express (Via Gaya) | KOAA/Kolkata (5 PFs)
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Calcutta or Kolkata - By which name do you prefer to refer?
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Mar 07 (21:26)   12305/Howrah - New Delhi Rajdhani Express (Via Patna) | HWH/Howrah Junction (23 PFs) | HWH/WAP-7/30805
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The first Rajdhani Express of IR, 12301 Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express a.k.a. the 'Kolkata Rajdhani' completed her 55 Glorious Years of Service in 3rd March, 2024 (3rd March, 1969 - 3rd March, 2024). The eventful day being a Sunday, it became a recurrence of the Golden Jubilee day in 2019. Therefore, 12305 Up Howrah Rajdhani Exp via Patna got the honor in place of 12301 Up via Gaya !! We, the rail enthusiasts, organised a small celebration which included light decorations on the locomotive & rake and a cake cutting ceremony.

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could have done even better but due to certain constraints we managed to achieve only this much. Thanks to all my fellow railfans who worked really hard. We are grateful to the officials of Eastern Railway who made the process much smoother despite their busy schedules specially DGM (G) Sir & Sr. DCM Sir / HWH. Also, thanks to all the contributors & all those who supported us wholeheartedly.

The wonderful train board was designed by our fellow rail enthusiast, Sahil Kamdi from Nagpur.
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Appreciate your hard work!
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Should I update it as a train board?
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Thank you so much 🙏🏻
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Need to check if they are still using it.
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Apr 17 (09:24)   13333/Dumka - Patna Express | PNBE/Patna Junction (10 PFs)
Fredrickk
Fredrickk   15 blog posts
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Dumka intercity ka speedup ke liye Howrah Rajdhani aur Madhupur Humsafar jaisi trainon ko slow kar diya kumbh ko bhi bhaiya Patna arrival 20 min late..worst ECR Danapur division 😡😡
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