12303 Poorva Express (via Patna)

Train Information

Key information for 12303 Poorva Express (via Patna)
Train number12303
Train namePoorva Express (via Patna)
Train typeSUPERFAST
Source stationHOWRAH JN (HWH)
Departure08:00 · Day 1
Destination stationSHAKURBASTI (SSB)
Arrival07:20 · Day 2
Total distance1,539 km
Journey duration23 hours 20 minutes
Scheduled stations26
Intermediate stops24
Railway zoneEastern Railway (ER)
DivisionHowrah (HWH)
Running daysMonday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
Travel classes1A, 2A, 3A, SL, GEN

Train 12303 Poorva Express (via Patna) is a SUPERFAST type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from HOWRAH JN at 8:00 AM. It arrives at its destination, SHAKURBASTI on Day 2 at 7:20 AM, covering a total distance of 1,539 km in 23 hours 20 minutes, with 24 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 12303 Poorva Express (via Patna) runs on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and offers travel classes 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Howrah division of the Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Train Route and Timetable

Station-wise route and timetable for 12303 Poorva Express (via Patna)
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1HWHHOWRAH JNDay 1Source08:000 km
2BWNBARDHAMANDay 108:5508:572 min95 km
3DGRDURGAPURDay 109:4709:492 min158 km
4ASNASANSOL JNDay 110:2110:265 min200 km
5CRJCHITTARANJANDay 110:4810:502 min225 km
6JMTJAMTARADay 111:0311:052 min240 km
7MDPMADHUPUR JNDay 111:3011:322 min282 km
8JSMEJASIDIH JNDay 111:5311:574 min311 km
9JAJJHAJHADay 113:0513:105 min355 km
10JMUJAMUIDay 113:2813:302 min381 km
11KIULKIUL JNDay 113:5613:582 min409 km
12MKAMOKAMADay 114:2214:242 min443 km
13BARHBARHDay 114:4114:432 min468 km
14BKPBAKHTIYARPUR JNDay 114:5714:592 min486 km
15PNBEPATNA JNDay 115:4315:507 min532 km
16DNRDANAPURDay 116:0416:062 min542 km
17ARAARADay 116:3516:405 min581 km
18BXRBUXARDay 117:1817:202 min650 km
19DDUPT.DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JNDay 119:2819:357 min739 km
20PRYJPRAYAGRAJ JNDay 121:3521:405 min892 km
21CNBKANPUR CENTRALDay 200:0200:075 min1,086 km
22ETWETAWAH JNDay 201:2901:312 min1,226 km
23TDLTUNDLA JNDay 202:4802:502 min1,318 km
24ALJNALIGARH JNDay 203:3803:402 min1,396 km
25NDLSNEW DELHIDay 206:2006:4525 min1,527 km
26SSBSHAKURBASTIDay 207:20Destination1,539 km

Train 12303 Poorva Express (via Patna) starts its journey from HOWRAH JN and terminates at SHAKURBASTI. The scheduled station sequence is: HOWRAH JN, BARDHAMAN, DURGAPUR, ASANSOL JN, CHITTARANJAN, JAMTARA, MADHUPUR JN, JASIDIH JN, JHAJHA, JAMUI, KIUL JN, MOKAMA, BARH, BAKHTIYARPUR JN, PATNA JN, DANAPUR, ARA, BUXAR, PT.DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JN, PRAYAGRAJ JN, KANPUR CENTRAL, ETAWAH JN, TUNDLA JN, ALIGARH JN, NEW DELHI, SHAKURBASTI.

Coach Position and Composition

12303 Poorva Express (via Patna) indicative coach position

Locomotive: ENG / LOCO (shown separately from coach numbering).

  1. Position 01VP
  2. Position 02SLRD
  3. Position 03GEN
  4. Position 04GEN
  5. Position 05S1
  6. Position 06S2
  7. Position 07S3
  8. Position 08S4
  9. Position 09S5
  10. Position 10S6
  11. Position 11S7
  12. Position 12PC
  13. Position 13B1
  14. Position 14B2
  15. Position 15B3
  16. Position 16B4
  17. Position 17B5
  18. Position 18A1
  19. Position 19A2
  20. Position 20HA1
  21. Position 21GEN
  22. Position 22GEN
  23. Position 23EOG
Coach positionCoach code
01VP
02SLRD
03GEN
04GEN
05S1
06S2
07S3
08S4
09S5
10S6
11S7
12PC
13B1
14B2
15B3
16B4
17B5
18A1
19A2
20HA1
21GEN
22GEN
23EOG

Note: The coach position may change due to various circumstances.

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 12303 Poorva Express (via Patna) in Indian Rupees (INR)

ClassAvailable fare details
1AFirst AC
Adult fare
₹4,295
Child fare
₹2,155
2AAC 2 Tier
Adult fare
₹2,555
Child fare
₹1,280
Adult Tatkal fare
₹3,080
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,805
3AAC 3 Tier
Adult fare
₹1,800
Child fare
₹905
Adult Tatkal fare
₹2,220
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,325
SLSleeper
Adult fare
₹708
Child fare
₹380
Adult Tatkal fare
₹910
Child Tatkal fare
₹590
GNGeneral
Adult fare
₹350
Child fare
₹180

Actual booking prices may vary depending on the date of journey, availability, quota, applicable charges and railway updates. Verify the current fare through official Indian Railways booking channels before booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does this train depart from its originating station?

Train 12303 Poorva Express (via Patna) departs from HOWRAH JN at 8:00 AM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 12303 Poorva Express (via Patna) terminates at SHAKURBASTI (SSB).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 12303 Poorva Express (via Patna) has the following coach composition: ENG-VP-SLRD-GEN-GEN-S1-S2-S3-S4-S5-S6-S7-PC-B1-B2-B3-B4-B5-A1-A2-HA1-GEN-GEN-EOG.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 12303 Poorva Express (via Patna) covers a total distance of 1,539 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 12303 Poorva Express (via Patna) operates on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday.

How many stations does this train stop at along its route?

Train 12303 Poorva Express (via Patna) has 24 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 12303 Poorva Express (via Patna) offers the following travel classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, GEN.