Daily New Delhi–Supaul Special Begins With 10-Minute

A daily reserved special train between New Delhi and Supaul began operations on Thursday, adding a direct seasonal option for passengers travelling through Varanasi, eastern Uttar Pradesh and north Bihar. Train 04072/04071 will stop for ten minutes at Varanasi Junction in both directions.

The New Delhi–Supaul service, number 04072, is scheduled to leave the capital at 9.35 p.m. and reach Varanasi at 2.35 p.m. the following day. It will depart at 2.45 p.m. and continue east. Northern Railway plans to run the train daily from August 6 to September 30, amounting to 56 trips.

In the return direction, 04071 will leave Supaul at 7.45 a.m., arrive at Varanasi Junction at 10.30 p.m. and depart at 10.40 p.m. It is scheduled from August 7 to October 1, also for 56 trips, and is due in New Delhi at 3 p.m. the next day.

The 16-coach formation includes two third-AC coaches, eight sleepers, four general coaches and two SLRD coaches. Passengers should still check the current composition and platform before travel; special-train timings and coach positions can change through operational notices.

The route links New Delhi, Ghaziabad, Aligarh, Tundla, Etawah, Govindpuri, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Aunrihar, Ghazipur City, Ballia, Suremanpur, Chhapra, Sonpur, Hajipur, Shahpur Patoree, Barauni, Begusarai, Khagaria, Mansi, Simri Bakhtiyarpur, Saharsa and Supaul. For Varanasi, that means one service connects both the capital-bound flow and a long chain of Purvanchal and Bihar destinations.

The timing may be especially useful for passengers who prefer an afternoon arrival from Delhi or a late-evening east-to-west boarding. It can also ease pressure during the Sawan and pre-festival travel period, when regular trains often carry long waiting lists. A special train, however, is not automatically a cheap one; travellers should verify the applicable fare and reservation status before booking.

The ten-minute halt leaves little room for confusion. Families boarding with luggage should reach the correct platform early, keep coach details ready and avoid waiting near the track edge. At night, return-direction passengers should plan onward local transport rather than assume autos or buses will be equally available at every exit.

Railway staff at Varanasi Junction will need clear coach-position displays and announcements, particularly during the first week when passengers are still learning the new service. Clean water, functioning lights and crowd management matter as much as the timetable.

The train is temporary, but its performance will provide useful evidence. Consistent occupancy and punctuality could support a case for longer operation or a permanent connection. For now, passengers have a two-month window—and should book using the exact train number rather than rely on the phrase “Delhi special” at the station.