12318AKAL TAKHT EXP

Journey overview
12318 AKAL TAKHT EXP is a Superfast service operating between AMRITSAR JN (ASR) and KOLKATA (KOAA). The train covers approximately 1,894 km and operates on select days (Tue, Fri). It departs AMRITSAR JN at 05:55 and reaches KOLKATA at 14:50 as an overnight journey.
Quick information
Route & schedule
AMRITSAR JNSource
ASRDep 05:55Day 10 kmBEAS
BEASArr 06:23Dep 06:25Day 12 min halt43 kmJALANDHAR CITY
JUCArr 07:02Dep 07:07Day 15 min halt79 kmPHAGWARA JN
PGWArr 07:25Dep 07:27Day 12 min halt100 kmLUDHIANA JN
LDHArr 08:02Dep 08:12Day 110 min halt136 kmSIRHIND JN
SIRArr 09:09Dep 09:11Day 12 min halt196 kmAMBALA CANT JN
UMBArr 10:00Dep 10:05Day 15 min halt250 kmSAHARANPUR
SREArr 11:20Dep 11:25Day 15 min halt331 kmNAJIBABAD JN
NBDArr 12:50Dep 12:52Day 12 min halt425 kmMORADABAD
MBArr 14:45Dep 14:55Day 110 min halt523 kmBAREILLY
BEArr 16:20Dep 16:22Day 12 min halt614 kmLUCKNOW NR
LKOArr 20:05Dep 20:15Day 110 min halt849 kmSULTANPUR
SLNArr 22:11Dep 22:13Day 12 min halt989 kmVARANASI JN
BSBArr 00:40Dep 00:50Day 210 min halt1,132 kmPT DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAY JN
DDUArr 02:10Dep 02:15Day 25 min halt1,149 kmPATNA JN
PNBEArr 05:13Dep 05:20Day 27 min halt1,361 kmPATNA SAHEB
PNCArr 05:34Dep 05:39Day 25 min halt1,371 kmMOKAMEH JN
MKAArr 06:21Dep 06:23Day 22 min halt1,450 kmKIUL JN
KIULArr 06:50Dep 06:54Day 24 min halt1,484 kmJHAJHA
JAJArr 08:50Dep 08:55Day 25 min halt1,538 kmJASIDIH JN
JSMEArr 09:25Dep 09:27Day 22 min halt1,582 kmMADHUPUR JN
MDPArr 09:47Dep 09:49Day 22 min halt1,611 kmASANSOL JN
ASNArr 11:01Dep 11:11Day 210 min halt1,692 kmKOLKATADestination
KOAAArr 14:50Day 21,894 km
Journey insights
22
Total stops
intermediate halts
10 min
Longest halt
LUDHIANA 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 | HA1 | AC First + AC 2 Tier |
| 3 | A1 | AC 2 Tier |
| 4 | B6 | AC 3 Tier |
| 5 | B5 | AC 3 Tier |
| 6 | B4 | AC 3 Tier |
| 7 | B3 | AC 3 Tier |
| 8 | B2 | AC 3 Tier |
| 9 | B1 | AC 3 Tier |
| 10 | M2 | AC 3 Tier Economy |
| 11 | M1 | AC 3 Tier Economy |
| 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 | PWR | Brake, Luggage cum Generator |
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About Superfast
Express services with higher average speeds and a superfast surcharge. 12318 AKAL TAKHT EXP is one such service, linking AMRITSAR JN and KOLKATA.
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Frequently asked questions
What time does 12318 AKAL TAKHT EXP depart?
12318 AKAL TAKHT EXP departs AMRITSAR JN (ASR) at 05:55.
What time does 12318 AKAL TAKHT EXP arrive at KOLKATA?
It arrives KOLKATA (KOAA) at 14:50 on day 2.
What is the total distance of 12318 AKAL TAKHT EXP?
12318 AKAL TAKHT EXP covers approximately 1,894 km between AMRITSAR JN and KOLKATA.
Which days does 12318 AKAL TAKHT EXP run?
12318 AKAL TAKHT EXP runs on Tue, Fri.
Which travel classes are available on 12318 AKAL TAKHT EXP?
12318 AKAL TAKHT EXP offers AC First Class (1A), AC 2-Tier (2A), AC 3-Tier (3A), AC 3-Tier Economy (3E) and Sleeper (SL).
