When does train 03002 run?

Train 03002 runs on Mon,wed,sat from 12 September 2026 to 30 September 2026 — 9 running dates in this period, as published by Indian Railways.

What time does 03002 leave Natesar and reach Howrah Jn?

It departs Natesar at 13:00 and arrives at Howrah Jn at 04:30 (day 2), a journey of 15h 30m over 528 km.

Which stations does 03002 stop at?

17 stations: Natesar, Rajgir, Nalanda, Bihar Sharif, Asthwan, Sheikpura, Kiul Jn, Jamui, Jhajha, Jasidih Jn, Madhupur Jn, Chittaranjan, Asansol Jn, Durgapur, Bardhaman, Bandel, Howrah Jn.

Is 03002 a festival special?

Indian Railways lists 03002 as a special (temporary) service running in the Dussehra, Diwali & Chhath 2026 season; its name does not state an occasion, so we do not add one.

Can I check seats on 03002?

Yes. "Plan your journey" opens YaatriGan's search with Natesar → Howrah Jn and the next run date filled in; the plan checks live availability, fares and confirmation chances for this train and every alternative.

Special train · Dussehra, Diwali & Chhath 2026 · TOD

03002 Natesar to Howrah Jn Special

NES HWH SPL

13:00 → 04:30 (+1) · 15h 30m · 528 km Mon,wed,sat · 12 Sep – 30 Sep 17 stations

Plan your journey nowNext run: 12 Sep

Train 03002 NES HWH SPL is a special train from Natesar (NES) to Howrah Jn (HWH). It runs on Mon,wed,sat from 12 September 2026 to 30 September 2026 (9 published runs), departing Natesar at 13:00 and reaching Howrah Jn at 04:30 on day 2 — 15h 30m for 528 km, with 17 stations including Kiul Jn, Jasidih Jn, Asansol Jn, Bardhaman, Bandel.

03002 timetable: every stop from Natesar to Howrah Jn

Station	Code	Arrives	Departs	Day	Km
Natesar	NES	—	13:00	1	0
Rajgir	RGD	13:20	13:25	1	18
Nalanda	NLD	13:43	13:45	1	29
Bihar Sharif	BEHS	14:05	14:35	1	39
Asthwan	ATWN	14:55	14:57	1	52
Sheikpura	SHK	16:03	16:05	1	81
Kiul Jn	KIUL	17:10	17:15	1	108
Jamui	JMU	17:45	17:47	1	136
Jhajha	JAJ	19:45	19:50	1	162
Jasidih Jn	JSME	20:25	20:35	1	206
Madhupur Jn	MDP	21:26	21:28	1	235
Chittaranjan	CRJ	22:08	22:10	1	291
Asansol Jn	ASN	00:05	00:10	2	316
Durgapur	DGR	00:42	00:44	2	358
Bardhaman	BWN	02:12	02:14	2	421
Bandel	BDC	03:04	03:06	2	489
Howrah Jn	HWH	04:30	—	2	528

Running days and dates

Mon,wed,sat · 12 Sep – 30 Sep · 9 runs

12 Sep
14 Sep
16 Sep
19 Sep
21 Sep
23 Sep
26 Sep
28 Sep
30 Sep

Questions about train 03002

When does train 03002 run?: Train 03002 runs on Mon,wed,sat from 12 September 2026 to 30 September 2026 — 9 running dates in this period, as published by Indian Railways.
What time does 03002 leave Natesar and reach Howrah Jn?: It departs Natesar at 13:00 and arrives at Howrah Jn at 04:30 (day 2), a journey of 15h 30m over 528 km.
Which stations does 03002 stop at?: 17 stations: Natesar, Rajgir, Nalanda, Bihar Sharif, Asthwan, Sheikpura, Kiul Jn, Jamui, Jhajha, Jasidih Jn, Madhupur Jn, Chittaranjan, Asansol Jn, Durgapur, Bardhaman, Bandel, Howrah Jn.
Is 03002 a festival special?: Indian Railways lists 03002 as a special (temporary) service running in the Dussehra, Diwali & Chhath 2026 season; its name does not state an occasion, so we do not add one.
Can I check seats on 03002?: Yes. "Plan your journey" opens YaatriGan's search with Natesar → Howrah Jn and the next run date filled in; the plan checks live availability, fares and confirmation chances for this train and every alternative.