12303POORVA EXPRESS
Journey overview
12303 POORVA EXPRESS is a Superfast service operating between HOWRAH JN (HWH) and NEW DELHI (NDLS). The train covers approximately 1,531 km and operates on select days (Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat). It departs HOWRAH JN at 08:00 and reaches NEW DELHI at 06:05 as an overnight journey.
Quick information
Route & schedule
HOWRAH JNSource
HWHDep 08:00Day 10 kmBARDDHAMAN JN
BWNArr 08:55Dep 08:57Day 12 min halt95 kmDURGAPUR
DGRArr 09:47Dep 09:49Day 12 min halt158 kmASANSOL JN
ASNArr 10:21Dep 10:26Day 15 min halt200 kmCHITTARANJAN
CRJArr 10:48Dep 10:50Day 12 min halt225 kmJAMTARA
JMTArr 11:03Dep 11:05Day 12 min halt240 kmMADHUPUR JN
MDPArr 11:30Dep 11:32Day 12 min halt282 kmJASIDIH JN
JSMEArr 11:53Dep 11:57Day 14 min halt311 kmJHAJHA
JAJArr 13:05Dep 13:10Day 15 min halt355 kmJAMUI
JMUArr 13:28Dep 13:30Day 12 min halt381 kmKIUL JN
KIULArr 13:56Dep 13:58Day 12 min halt409 kmMOKAMEH JN
MKAArr 14:22Dep 14:24Day 12 min halt443 kmBARH
BARHArr 14:41Dep 14:43Day 12 min halt468 kmBAKHTIYARPUR JN
BKPArr 14:57Dep 14:59Day 12 min halt486 kmPATNA JN
PNBEArr 15:43Dep 15:50Day 17 min halt532 kmDANAPUR
DNRArr 16:04Dep 16:06Day 12 min halt541 kmARA JN
ARAArr 16:35Dep 16:40Day 15 min halt581 kmBUXAR
BXRArr 17:18Dep 17:20Day 12 min halt649 kmPT DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAY JN
DDUArr 19:28Dep 19:35Day 17 min halt744 kmPRAYAGRAJ JN
PRYJArr 21:35Dep 21:40Day 15 min halt896 kmKANPUR CENTRAL
CNBArr 00:02Dep 00:07Day 25 min halt1,091 kmETAWAH
ETWArr 01:29Dep 01:31Day 22 min halt1,230 kmTUNDLA JN
TDLArr 02:48Dep 02:50Day 22 min halt1,322 kmALIGARH JN
ALJNArr 03:38Dep 03:40Day 22 min halt1,400 kmNEW DELHIDestination
NDLSArr 06:05Day 21,531 km
Journey insights
23
Total stops
intermediate halts
7 min
Longest halt
PATNA JN
Overnight
Journey type
Morning
Departure
Coach position
Coach sequence from the engine. Positions can change on the day of travel — always confirm at the station.
| Pos. | Coach | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ENG | Engine |
| 1 | PWR | Brake, Luggage cum Generator |
| 2 | B6 | AC 3 Tier |
| 3 | B5 | AC 3 Tier |
| 4 | B4 | AC 3 Tier |
| 5 | B3 | AC 3 Tier |
| 6 | B2 | AC 3 Tier |
| 7 | B1 | AC 3 Tier |
| 8 | A2 | AC 2 Tier |
| 9 | A1 | AC 2 Tier |
| 10 | HA1 | AC First + AC 2 Tier |
| 11 | PC | AC Hot Buffet |
| 12 | S8 | Sleeper |
| 13 | S7 | Sleeper |
| 14 | S6 | Sleeper |
| 15 | S5 | Sleeper |
| 16 | S4 | Sleeper |
| 17 | S3 | Sleeper |
| 18 | S2 | Sleeper |
| 19 | S1 | Sleeper |
| 20 | GN | General |
| 21 | GN | General |
| 22 | GRD | General + Luggage + Brake |
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About Superfast
Express services with higher average speeds and a superfast surcharge. 12303 POORVA EXPRESS is one such service, linking HOWRAH JN and NEW DELHI.
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Frequently asked questions
What time does 12303 POORVA EXPRESS depart?
12303 POORVA EXPRESS departs HOWRAH JN (HWH) at 08:00.
What time does 12303 POORVA EXPRESS arrive at NEW DELHI?
It arrives NEW DELHI (NDLS) at 06:05 on day 2.
What is the total distance of 12303 POORVA EXPRESS?
12303 POORVA EXPRESS covers approximately 1,531 km between HOWRAH JN and NEW DELHI.
Which days does 12303 POORVA EXPRESS run?
12303 POORVA EXPRESS runs on Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat.
Which travel classes are available on 12303 POORVA EXPRESS?
12303 POORVA EXPRESS offers AC First Class (1A), AC 2-Tier (2A), AC 3-Tier (3A) and Sleeper (SL).