Howrah–New Delhi Rajdhani Express (via Patna)

The 12305 / 12306 Howrah–New Delhi Rajdhani Express is a Rajdhani class train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and New Delhi in India via Patna Junction. It is currently being operated with 12305/12306 train numbers on a weekly basis. It is widely regarded as one of the most premium trains on the Indian Railway network and is given the highest priority in terms of clearance. It is the fastest train on the Howrah-Delhi main line.

Service
The 12305/Howrah–New Delhi Rajdhani Express has an average speed of 77 km/h and covers 1,531 km in 20h 00m. The 12306/New Delhi–Howrah Rajdhani Express has an average speed of 79 km/h and covers 1,531 km in 19h 25m.

Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:


 * Howrah Junction
 * Barddhaman Junction
 * Madhupur Junction
 * Jasidih Junction
 * Patna Junction
 * Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction
 * Prayagraj Junction
 * Kanpur Central
 * New Delhi

Coach composition
The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 23 coaches:


 * 2 First AC
 * 6 AC II Tier
 * 11 AC III Tier
 * 1 Pantry car
 * 2 End-on Generator
 * 1 High Capacity Parcel Van

Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Howrah to New Delhi, and vice versa.

Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 12301/12302 Howrah Rajdhani Express (via Gaya).