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16 June 2026
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12302
New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express
New Delhi → Dhanbad Jn · 1-night journey. Booking opens 60 days before the train departs New Delhi, at 8:00 AM IST.
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Route & halts
7 commercial halts. Booking for the whole run opens on the same date — 60 days before departure from New Delhi.
NDLSNew Delhi
Origin · Day 1CNBKanpur Central
Day 1ALDAllahabad Jn
Day 1MGSMughal Sarai Jn
Day 2GAYAGaya Jn
Day 2PNMEParasnath
Day 2DHNDhanbad Jn
Day 2FAQ
When does booking open for 12302?
60 days in advance, at 8:00 AM IST, counted from the day New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express departs New Delhi. Pick your departure date above for the exact day.
Does my boarding station change the booking date?
No — the window is anchored to the origin (New Delhi). Everyone on a given run can book from the same date, wherever they board.
How fast does New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express sell out?
Popular trains can fill within minutes of 8 AM, especially around festivals. Set a reminder above so you're ready the moment booking opens.
Not affiliated with IRCTC or Indian Railways. Route data is indicative — always confirm on the official IRCTC site. Short-ARP trains may differ; this assumes the standard 60-day window.