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12868PDY HOWRAH EXP

PUDUCHERRYHOWRAH JN
PDYHWH
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Journey overview

12868 PDY HOWRAH EXP is a Superfast service operating between PUDUCHERRY (PDY) and HOWRAH JN (HWH). The train covers approximately 1,920 km and operates on select days (Wed). It departs PUDUCHERRY at 14:15 and reaches HOWRAH JN at 23:45 as an overnight journey.

Quick information

Distance
1,920 km
Duration
NA
Classes
1A · 2A · 3A · 3E · SL
Departs
14:15
Arrives
23:45
Running days
Wed

Route & schedule

  1. PUDUCHERRYSource

    PDY
    Dep 14:15Day 10 km

  2. VILLUPURAM JN

    VM
    Arr 14:55Dep 15:00Day 15 min halt38 km

  3. TIRUVANNAMALAI

    TNM
    Arr 15:56Dep 15:58Day 12 min halt106 km

  4. VELLORE CANT

    VLR
    Arr 17:23Dep 17:25Day 12 min halt188 km

  5. KATPADI JN

    KPD
    Arr 17:45Dep 17:50Day 15 min halt198 km

  6. TIRUPATI

    TPTY
    Arr 19:30Dep 19:35Day 15 min halt303 km

  7. RENIGUNTA JN

    RU
    Arr 19:55Dep 20:05Day 110 min halt312 km

  8. NELLORE

    NLR
    Arr 21:48Dep 21:50Day 12 min halt434 km

  9. VIJAYAWADA JN

    BZA
    Arr 02:20Dep 02:30Day 210 min halt688 km

  10. RAJAMUNDRY

    RJY
    Arr 04:58Dep 05:00Day 22 min halt838 km

  11. DUVVADA

    DVD
    Arr 07:48Dep 07:50Day 22 min halt1,021 km

  12. VISAKHAPATNAM

    VSKP
    Arr 08:25Dep 08:45Day 220 min halt1,038 km

  13. VIZIANAGRAM JN

    VZM
    Arr 09:38Dep 09:40Day 22 min halt1,099 km

  14. KHURDA ROAD JN

    KUR
    Arr 14:40Dep 15:00Day 220 min halt1,462 km

  15. BHUBANESWAR

    BBS
    Arr 15:20Dep 15:25Day 25 min halt1,481 km

  16. BALASORE

    BLS
    Arr 19:14Dep 19:16Day 22 min halt1,686 km

  17. KHARAGPUR JN

    KGP
    Arr 20:58Dep 21:03Day 25 min halt1,804 km

  18. HOWRAH JNDestination

    HWH
    Arr 23:45Day 21,920 km

Journey insights

16

Total stops

intermediate halts

20 min

Longest halt

VISAKHAPATNAM

Overnight

Journey type

Afternoon

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
1HCPNA
2GRDGeneral + Luggage + Brake
3GNGeneral
4GNGeneral
5S1Sleeper
6S2Sleeper
7S3Sleeper
8S4Sleeper
9S5Sleeper
10S6Sleeper
11PCAC Hot Buffet
12B1AC 3 Tier
13B2AC 3 Tier
14B3AC 3 Tier
15B4AC 3 Tier
16M1AC 3 Tier Economy
17M2AC 3 Tier Economy
18A1AC 2 Tier
19A2AC 2 Tier
20H1AC First Class
21GNGeneral
22GNGeneral
23PWRBrake, Luggage cum Generator

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About Superfast

Express services with higher average speeds and a superfast surcharge. 12868 PDY HOWRAH EXP is one such service, linking PUDUCHERRY and HOWRAH JN.

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Frequently asked questions

What time does 12868 PDY HOWRAH EXP depart?

12868 PDY HOWRAH EXP departs PUDUCHERRY (PDY) at 14:15.

What time does 12868 PDY HOWRAH EXP arrive at HOWRAH JN?

It arrives HOWRAH JN (HWH) at 23:45 on day 2.

What is the total distance of 12868 PDY HOWRAH EXP?

12868 PDY HOWRAH EXP covers approximately 1,920 km between PUDUCHERRY and HOWRAH JN.

Which days does 12868 PDY HOWRAH EXP run?

12868 PDY HOWRAH EXP runs on Wed.

Which travel classes are available on 12868 PDY HOWRAH EXP?

12868 PDY HOWRAH EXP 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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