Rajdhani express are premium category trains by the Indian Railways that redefines luxury travelling in India. It is a fully air-conditioned train which connects country capital (Delhi) with state capitals. That is why they are called 'Rajdhani' which translates to 'Capital' in English. These train runs at very high speed and therefore it usually takes least time to reach destination compared to other trains on the same route. Mumbai rajdhani is the fastest rajdhani train which attains a maximum speed of 140 kmph on some stretch. Rajdhani Express offers catering facilities inside the train the fare of which is included in ticket fare. Rajdhani trains have 3 classes - First AC (1A), AC II-tier (2A) and AC III-tier (3A) only and they are coupled with LHB coaches that have higher safety features. The ticket fare for Rajdhani is maximum amongst all trains on the same route and has dynamic fare (Flexi Fare) system. Waitlisted passengers are strictly not allowed inside this train. Rajdhani train coaches are usually painted in red with a grey colored strip outside. 3 rajdhani trains run from Alipur Duar Jn to Katihar Jn - RAJDHANI EXP (12423), RAJDHANI EXP (20503) and RAJDHANI EXP (20505).

Alipur Duar Jn to Katihar Jn RAJDHANI EXP (12423) departs from New Cooch Behar station (NCB) at 11:00 and arrives Katihar Jn station (KIR) at 16:20. Alipur Duar Jn to Katihar Jn rajdhani fare is Rs.1720 in First AC, Rs.1075 in Second AC and Rs.815 in Third AC for this train which includes meal charges also.

Alipur Duar Jn to Katihar Jn RAJDHANI EXP (20503) departs from New Cooch Behar station (NCB) at 10:07 and arrives Katihar Jn station (KIR) at 15:10. Alipur Duar Jn to Katihar Jn rajdhani fare is Rs.1645 in First AC, Rs.1025 in Second AC and Rs.765 in Third AC for this train which includes meal charges also.

Alipur Duar Jn to Katihar Jn RAJDHANI EXP (20505) departs from New Cooch Behar station (NCB) at 10:07 and arrives Katihar Jn station (KIR) at 15:20. Alipur Duar Jn to Katihar Jn rajdhani fare is Rs.1645 in First AC, Rs.1025 in Second AC and Rs.765 in Third AC for this train which includes meal charges also.