12381POORVA EXPRESS
Journey overview
12381 POORVA EXPRESS is a Superfast service operating between HOWRAH JN (HWH) and NEW DELHI (NDLS). The train covers approximately 1,448 km and operates on select days (Wed, Thu, Sun). It departs HOWRAH JN at 08:15 and reaches NEW DELHI at 06:05 as an overnight journey.
Quick information
Route & schedule
HOWRAH JNSource
HWHDep 08:15Day 10 kmBARDDHAMAN JN
BWNArr 09:07Dep 09:09Day 12 min halt95 kmDURGAPUR
DGRArr 10:01Dep 10:03Day 12 min halt158 kmASANSOL JN
ASNArr 10:33Dep 10:38Day 15 min halt200 kmDHANBAD JN
DHNArr 11:55Dep 12:00Day 15 min halt259 kmPARASNATH
PNMEArr 12:34Dep 12:36Day 12 min halt306 kmKODERMA
KQRArr 13:19Dep 13:21Day 12 min halt382 kmGAYA JN
GAYAArr 14:40Dep 14:45Day 15 min halt458 kmRAFIGANJ
RFJArr 15:14Dep 15:16Day 12 min halt495 kmANUGRAHA N ROAD
AUBRArr 15:36Dep 15:38Day 12 min halt526 kmDEHRI ON SONE
DOSArr 15:52Dep 15:54Day 12 min halt543 kmSASARAM
SSMArr 16:08Dep 16:10Day 12 min halt561 kmBHABUA ROAD
BBUArr 16:36Dep 16:38Day 12 min halt608 kmPT DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAY JN
DDUArr 17:50Dep 17:55Day 15 min halt661 kmVARANASI JN
BSBArr 18:45Dep 18:55Day 110 min halt678 kmJANGHAI JN
JNHArr 19:58Dep 20:00Day 12 min halt753 kmPRAYAGRAJ JN
PRYJArr 21:30Dep 21:35Day 15 min halt812 kmKANPUR CENTRAL
CNBArr 00:02Dep 00:07Day 25 min halt1,007 kmETAWAH
ETWArr 01:29Dep 01:31Day 22 min halt1,146 kmTUNDLA JN
TDLArr 02:48Dep 02:50Day 22 min halt1,238 kmALIGARH JN
ALJNArr 03:38Dep 03:40Day 22 min halt1,316 kmNEW DELHIDestination
NDLSArr 06:05Day 21,448 km
Journey insights
20
Total stops
intermediate halts
10 min
Longest halt
VARANASI 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 | 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 | S9 | Sleeper |
| 13 | PC | AC Hot Buffet |
| 14 | HA1 | AC First + AC 2 Tier |
| 15 | A1 | AC 2 Tier |
| 16 | A2 | AC 2 Tier |
| 17 | B1 | AC 3 Tier |
| 18 | B2 | AC 3 Tier |
| 19 | B3 | AC 3 Tier |
| 20 | B4 | AC 3 Tier |
| 21 | B5 | 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. 12381 POORVA EXPRESS is one such service, linking HOWRAH JN and NEW DELHI.
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Frequently asked questions
What time does 12381 POORVA EXPRESS depart?
12381 POORVA EXPRESS departs HOWRAH JN (HWH) at 08:15.
What time does 12381 POORVA EXPRESS arrive at NEW DELHI?
It arrives NEW DELHI (NDLS) at 06:05 on day 2.
What is the total distance of 12381 POORVA EXPRESS?
12381 POORVA EXPRESS covers approximately 1,448 km between HOWRAH JN and NEW DELHI.
Which days does 12381 POORVA EXPRESS run?
12381 POORVA EXPRESS runs on Wed, Thu, Sun.
Which travel classes are available on 12381 POORVA EXPRESS?
12381 POORVA EXPRESS offers AC First Class (1A), AC 2-Tier (2A), AC 3-Tier (3A) and Sleeper (SL).