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12840HOWRAH MAIL

CHENNAI CENTRALHOWRAH JN
MASHWH
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Journey overview

12840 HOWRAH MAIL is a Superfast service operating between CHENNAI CENTRAL (MAS) and HOWRAH JN (HWH). The train covers approximately 1,662 km and runs daily. It departs CHENNAI CENTRAL at 19:00 and reaches HOWRAH JN at 23:20 as an overnight journey.

Quick information

Distance
1,662 km
Duration
NA
Classes
1A · 2A · 3A · 3E · SL
Departs
19:00
Arrives
23:20
Running days
Daily

Route & schedule

  1. CHENNAI CENTRALSource

    MAS
    Dep 19:00Day 10 km

  2. GUDUR JN

    GDR
    Arr 20:48Dep 20:50Day 12 min halt138 km

  3. NELLORE

    NLR
    Arr 21:18Dep 21:20Day 12 min halt176 km

  4. ONGOLE

    OGL
    Arr 22:58Dep 23:00Day 12 min halt292 km

  5. CHIRALA

    CLX
    Arr 23:38Dep 23:40Day 12 min halt342 km

  6. BAPATLA

    BPP
    Arr 23:53Dep 23:55Day 12 min halt357 km

  7. TENALI JN

    TEL
    Arr 00:38Dep 00:40Day 22 min halt399 km

  8. VIJAYAWADA JN

    BZA
    Arr 01:20Dep 01:30Day 210 min halt431 km

  9. ELURU

    EE
    Arr 02:19Dep 02:20Day 21 min halt490 km

  10. TADEPALLIGUDEM

    TDD
    Arr 02:59Dep 03:00Day 21 min halt538 km

  11. NIDADAVOLU JN

    NDD
    Arr 03:34Dep 03:35Day 21 min halt557 km

  12. RAJAMUNDRY

    RJY
    Arr 04:08Dep 04:10Day 22 min halt580 km

  13. SAMALKOT JN

    SLO
    Arr 04:49Dep 04:50Day 21 min halt630 km

  14. ANNAVARAM

    ANV
    Arr 05:19Dep 05:20Day 21 min halt667 km

  15. TUNI

    TUNI
    Arr 05:39Dep 05:40Day 21 min halt684 km

  16. ANAKAPALLE

    AKP
    Arr 06:24Dep 06:25Day 21 min halt747 km

  17. VISAKHAPATNAM

    VSKP
    Arr 07:50Dep 08:10Day 220 min halt780 km

  18. VIZIANAGRAM JN

    VZM
    Arr 08:55Dep 09:00Day 25 min halt841 km

  19. CHIPURUPALLE

    CPP
    Arr 09:25Dep 09:27Day 22 min halt872 km

  20. SRIKAKULAM ROAD

    CHE
    Arr 09:58Dep 10:00Day 22 min halt910 km

  21. NAUPADA JN

    NWP
    Arr 10:33Dep 10:35Day 22 min halt958 km

  22. PALASA

    PSA
    Arr 11:28Dep 11:30Day 22 min halt983 km

  23. SOMPETA

    SPT
    Arr 11:49Dep 11:51Day 22 min halt1,015 km

  24. ICHCHPURAM

    IPM
    Arr 12:04Dep 12:06Day 22 min halt1,033 km

  25. BRAHMAPUR

    BAM
    Arr 12:20Dep 12:25Day 25 min halt1,057 km

  26. CHATRAPUR

    CAP
    Arr 12:38Dep 12:40Day 22 min halt1,079 km

  27. BALUGAN

    BALU
    Arr 13:18Dep 13:20Day 22 min halt1,133 km

  28. KHURDA ROAD JN

    KUR
    Arr 14:00Dep 14:20Day 220 min halt1,204 km

  29. BHUBANESWAR

    BBS
    Arr 14:45Dep 14:50Day 25 min halt1,223 km

  30. CUTTACK

    CTC
    Arr 15:25Dep 15:30Day 25 min halt1,250 km

  31. JAJPUR K ROAD

    JJKR
    Arr 16:43Dep 16:45Day 22 min halt1,322 km

  32. BHADRAKH

    BHC
    Arr 17:48Dep 17:50Day 22 min halt1,366 km

  33. BALASORE

    BLS
    Arr 18:40Dep 18:45Day 25 min halt1,428 km

  34. KHARAGPUR JN

    KGP
    Arr 20:20Dep 20:25Day 25 min halt1,546 km

  35. SANTRAGACHI JN

    SRC
    Arr 21:58Dep 22:00Day 22 min halt1,654 km

  36. HOWRAH JNDestination

    HWH
    Arr 23:20Day 21,662 km

Journey insights

34

Total stops

intermediate halts

20 min

Longest halt

VISAKHAPATNAM

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.

Coach position from the engine, with coach number and type
Pos.CoachType
1ENGEngine
1PWRBrake, Luggage cum Generator
2H1AC First Class
3A1AC 2 Tier
4A2AC 2 Tier
5M1AC 3 Tier Economy
6M2AC 3 Tier Economy
7M3AC 3 Tier Economy
8B1AC 3 Tier
9B2AC 3 Tier
10B3AC 3 Tier
11B4AC 3 Tier
12B5AC 3 Tier
13B6AC 3 Tier
14PCAC Hot Buffet
15S1Sleeper
16S2Sleeper
17S3Sleeper
18S4Sleeper
19S5Sleeper
20GNGeneral
21GNGeneral
22GRDGeneral + Luggage + Brake
23HCPNA

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About Superfast

Express services with higher average speeds and a superfast surcharge. 12840 HOWRAH MAIL is one such service, linking CHENNAI CENTRAL and HOWRAH JN.

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Frequently asked questions

What time does 12840 HOWRAH MAIL depart?

12840 HOWRAH MAIL departs CHENNAI CENTRAL (MAS) at 19:00.

What time does 12840 HOWRAH MAIL arrive at HOWRAH JN?

It arrives HOWRAH JN (HWH) at 23:20 on day 2.

What is the total distance of 12840 HOWRAH MAIL?

12840 HOWRAH MAIL covers approximately 1,662 km between CHENNAI CENTRAL and HOWRAH JN.

Which days does 12840 HOWRAH MAIL run?

12840 HOWRAH MAIL runs daily.

Which travel classes are available on 12840 HOWRAH MAIL?

12840 HOWRAH MAIL offers AC First Class (1A), AC 2-Tier (2A), AC 3-Tier (3A), AC 3-Tier Economy (3E) and Sleeper (SL).

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