Runs from: Howrah Junction (HWH) to Asansol Junction (ASN)
| Halt # | Station Name (Code) | Arrival | Departure | Halt Time | Distance | Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Howrah Junction HWH | Source | 06:06 | - | 0 km | 1 |
| 2 | Patna Junction PNBE | 06:33 | 09:28 | 11 mins | 143 km | 1 |
| 3 | Ratlam Junction RTM | 09:14 | 11:52 | 5 mins | 276 km | 1 |
| 4 | Kanpur Central CNB | 11:06 | 13:24 | 14 mins | 393 km | 1 |
| 5 | Prayagraj Junction PRYJ | 13:06 | 15:23 | 7 mins | 509 km | 1 |
| 6 | Asansol Junction ASN | 15:48 | 16:37 | 8 mins | 600 km | 1 |
Train 08261, named the Howrah - Secunderabad Mail Garib Rath, is a premium Garib Rath operated by Indian Railways. It connects the key terminal stations of Howrah Junction (HWH) and Asansol Junction (ASN), covering a total distance of 600 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 6 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.