12304POORVA EXPRESS
Journey overview
12304 POORVA EXPRESS is a Superfast service operating between NEW DELHI (NDLS) and HOWRAH JN (HWH). The train covers approximately 1,531 km and operates on select days (Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun). It departs NEW DELHI at 17:40 and reaches HOWRAH JN at 17:00 as an overnight journey.
Quick information
Route & schedule
NEW DELHISource
NDLSDep 17:40Day 10 kmALIGARH JN
ALJNArr 19:13Dep 19:15Day 12 min halt132 kmTUNDLA JN
TDLArr 20:13Dep 20:15Day 12 min halt210 kmETAWAH
ETWArr 21:08Dep 21:10Day 12 min halt302 kmKANPUR CENTRAL
CNBArr 22:55Dep 23:05Day 110 min halt441 kmPRAYAGRAJ JN
PRYJArr 01:15Dep 01:20Day 25 min halt636 kmPT DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAY JN
DDUArr 03:38Dep 03:45Day 27 min halt788 kmBUXAR
BXRArr 05:03Dep 05:05Day 22 min halt882 kmARA JN
ARAArr 05:45Dep 05:50Day 25 min halt951 kmDANAPUR
DNRArr 06:22Dep 06:24Day 22 min halt990 kmPATNA JN
PNBEArr 06:48Dep 06:55Day 27 min halt1,000 kmBAKHTIYARPUR JN
BKPArr 07:34Dep 07:36Day 22 min halt1,046 kmBARH
BARHArr 07:49Dep 07:51Day 22 min halt1,064 kmMOKAMEH JN
MKAArr 08:10Dep 08:12Day 22 min halt1,089 kmKIUL JN
KIULArr 09:08Dep 09:10Day 22 min halt1,123 kmJAMUI
JMUArr 09:39Dep 09:41Day 22 min halt1,151 kmJHAJHA
JAJArr 10:55Dep 11:00Day 25 min halt1,177 kmJASIDIH JN
JSMEArr 11:31Dep 11:35Day 24 min halt1,221 kmMADHUPUR JN
MDPArr 11:55Dep 11:57Day 22 min halt1,250 kmJAMTARA
JMTArr 12:27Dep 12:29Day 22 min halt1,292 kmCHITTARANJAN
CRJArr 12:40Dep 12:42Day 22 min halt1,307 kmASANSOL JN
ASNArr 13:16Dep 13:26Day 210 min halt1,332 kmDURGAPUR
DGRArr 13:54Dep 13:56Day 22 min halt1,374 kmBARDDHAMAN JN
BWNArr 15:03Dep 15:05Day 22 min halt1,437 kmHOWRAH JNDestination
HWHArr 17:00Day 21,531 km
Journey insights
23
Total stops
intermediate halts
10 min
Longest halt
KANPUR CENTRAL
Overnight
Journey type
Evening
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 | GRD | General + Luggage + Brake |
| 2 | GN | General |
| 3 | GN | General |
| 4 | S1 | Sleeper |
| 5 | S2 | Sleeper |
| 6 | S3 | Sleeper |
| 7 | S4 | Sleeper |
| 8 | S5 | Sleeper |
| 9 | S6 | Sleeper |
| 10 | S7 | Sleeper |
| 11 | S8 | Sleeper |
| 12 | PC | AC Hot Buffet |
| 13 | HA1 | AC First + AC 2 Tier |
| 14 | A1 | AC 2 Tier |
| 15 | A2 | AC 2 Tier |
| 16 | B1 | AC 3 Tier |
| 17 | B2 | AC 3 Tier |
| 18 | B3 | AC 3 Tier |
| 19 | B4 | AC 3 Tier |
| 20 | B5 | AC 3 Tier |
| 21 | B6 | AC 3 Tier |
| 22 | PWR | Brake, Luggage cum Generator |
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About Superfast
Express services with higher average speeds and a superfast surcharge. 12304 POORVA EXPRESS is one such service, linking NEW DELHI and HOWRAH JN.
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Frequently asked questions
What time does 12304 POORVA EXPRESS depart?
12304 POORVA EXPRESS departs NEW DELHI (NDLS) at 17:40.
What time does 12304 POORVA EXPRESS arrive at HOWRAH JN?
It arrives HOWRAH JN (HWH) at 17:00 on day 2.
What is the total distance of 12304 POORVA EXPRESS?
12304 POORVA EXPRESS covers approximately 1,531 km between NEW DELHI and HOWRAH JN.
Which days does 12304 POORVA EXPRESS run?
12304 POORVA EXPRESS runs on Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun.
Which travel classes are available on 12304 POORVA EXPRESS?
12304 POORVA EXPRESS offers AC First Class (1A), AC 2-Tier (2A), AC 3-Tier (3A) and Sleeper (SL).