To be very honest, nothing can be achieved even if this train reaches HWH at 0400AM. No buses, no public transport at HWH, till almost 0530AM, even later in winters! No hotels in Kolkata will take you in till about 0800 - 1000AM, depending upon check-in policy. I have faced it myself, even in Central Kolkata hotels. The only option is Pre-paid taxis, thankfully the booth outside "Notun Platform" is operational 24 X 7, albeit with long lines. The only difficulty, in my opinion, is if you are staying with somebody in Kolkata. Nobody will like to open the door for you at 0500AM +. This train reaches even earlier, I have myself reached HWH at 0300AM. Let"s keep this train at the right time. You can connect safely to every train leaving HWH at early morning, if you are on this train. I have seen many connecting...
more... passengers, on this train. But this is my own opinion, others may disagree, with very valid reasons!