Runs from: Patna Junction (PNBE) to Asansol Junction (ASN)
| Halt # | Station Name (Code) | Arrival | Departure | Halt Time | Distance | Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patna Junction PNBE | Source | 08:57 | - | 0 km | 1 |
| 2 | Howrah Junction HWH | 08:54 | 11:37 | 13 mins | 100 km | 1 |
| 3 | New Delhi NDLS | 11:34 | 14:04 | 15 mins | 259 km | 1 |
| 4 | Kanpur Central CNB | 14:49 | 16:23 | 5 mins | 368 km | 1 |
| 5 | Asansol Junction ASN | 16:24 | 19:05 | 13 mins | 482 km | 1 |
Train 05542, named the Howrah - Varanasi Mail Mail Express, is a premium Mail Express operated by Indian Railways. It connects the key terminal stations of Patna Junction (PNBE) and Asansol Junction (ASN), covering a total distance of 482 km during its journey.
This train runs on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun. It features comfortable seating and sleeping options across multiple travel classes including 2A, 3A, SL, 2S. With a total of 5 scheduled stops along the route, passengers can check accurate station arrival/departure times, exact halt durations, and distance markers in the timetable above to plan their journeys efficiently.