12304 Poorva Express (Via Patna)
Train Information
| Train number | 12304 |
|---|---|
| Train name | Poorva Express (Via Patna) |
| Train type | SUPERFAST |
| Source station | SHAKURBASTI (SSB) |
| Departure | 16:35 · Day 1 |
| Destination station | HOWRAH JN (HWH) |
| Arrival | 17:00 · Day 2 |
| Total distance | 1,539 km |
| Journey duration | 24 hours 25 minutes |
| Scheduled stations | 26 |
| Intermediate stops | 24 |
| Railway zone | Northern Railway (NR) |
| Division | Delhi (DLI) |
| Running days | Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday |
| Travel classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, GEN |
Train 12304 Poorva Express (Via Patna) is a SUPERFAST type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from SHAKURBASTI at 4:35 PM. It arrives at its destination, HOWRAH JN on Day 2 at 5:00 PM, covering a total distance of 1,539 km in 24 hours 25 minutes, with 24 intermediate scheduled stops.
Train 12304 Poorva Express (Via Patna) runs on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and offers travel classes 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Delhi division of the Northern Railway zone of Indian Railways.
Train Route and Timetable
| Stop | Station code | Station name | Journey day | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SSB | SHAKURBASTI | Day 1 | Source | 16:35 | 0 km | |
| 2 | NDLS | NEW DELHI | Day 1 | 17:15 | 17:40 | 25 min | 11 km |
| 3 | ALJN | ALIGARH JN | Day 1 | 19:13 | 19:15 | 2 min | 143 km |
| 4 | TDL | TUNDLA JN | Day 1 | 20:13 | 20:15 | 2 min | 221 km |
| 5 | ETW | ETAWAH JN | Day 1 | 21:08 | 21:10 | 2 min | 313 km |
| 6 | CNB | KANPUR CENTRAL | Day 1 | 22:55 | 23:05 | 10 min | 452 km |
| 7 | PRYJ | PRAYAGRAJ JN | Day 2 | 01:15 | 01:20 | 5 min | 646 km |
| 8 | DDU | PT.DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JN | Day 2 | 03:38 | 03:45 | 7 min | 799 km |
| 9 | BXR | BUXAR | Day 2 | 05:03 | 05:05 | 2 min | 889 km |
| 10 | ARA | ARA | Day 2 | 05:45 | 05:50 | 5 min | 958 km |
| 11 | DNR | DANAPUR | Day 2 | 06:22 | 06:24 | 2 min | 997 km |
| 12 | PNBE | PATNA JN | Day 2 | 06:48 | 06:55 | 7 min | 1,007 km |
| 13 | BKP | BAKHTIYARPUR JN | Day 2 | 07:34 | 07:36 | 2 min | 1,052 km |
| 14 | BARH | BARH | Day 2 | 07:49 | 07:51 | 2 min | 1,070 km |
| 15 | MKA | MOKAMA | Day 2 | 08:10 | 08:12 | 2 min | 1,096 km |
| 16 | KIUL | KIUL JN | Day 2 | 09:08 | 09:10 | 2 min | 1,130 km |
| 17 | JMU | JAMUI | Day 2 | 09:39 | 09:41 | 2 min | 1,158 km |
| 18 | JAJ | JHAJHA | Day 2 | 10:55 | 11:00 | 5 min | 1,184 km |
| 19 | JSME | JASIDIH JN | Day 2 | 11:31 | 11:35 | 4 min | 1,228 km |
| 20 | MDP | MADHUPUR JN | Day 2 | 11:55 | 11:57 | 2 min | 1,257 km |
| 21 | JMT | JAMTARA | Day 2 | 12:27 | 12:29 | 2 min | 1,299 km |
| 22 | CRJ | CHITTARANJAN | Day 2 | 12:40 | 12:42 | 2 min | 1,313 km |
| 23 | ASN | ASANSOL JN | Day 2 | 13:16 | 13:26 | 10 min | 1,338 km |
| 24 | DGR | DURGAPUR | Day 2 | 13:54 | 13:56 | 2 min | 1,380 km |
| 25 | BWN | BARDHAMAN | Day 2 | 15:03 | 15:05 | 2 min | 1,444 km |
| 26 | HWH | HOWRAH JN | Day 2 | 17:00 | Destination | 1,539 km |
Train 12304 Poorva Express (Via Patna) starts its journey from SHAKURBASTI and terminates at HOWRAH JN. The scheduled station sequence is: SHAKURBASTI, NEW DELHI, ALIGARH JN, TUNDLA JN, ETAWAH JN, KANPUR CENTRAL, PRAYAGRAJ JN, PT.DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JN, BUXAR, ARA, DANAPUR, PATNA JN, BAKHTIYARPUR JN, BARH, MOKAMA, KIUL JN, JAMUI, JHAJHA, JASIDIH JN, MADHUPUR JN, JAMTARA, CHITTARANJAN, ASANSOL JN, DURGAPUR, BARDHAMAN, HOWRAH JN.
Coach Position and Composition
12304 Poorva Express (Via Patna) indicative coach position
Locomotive: ENG / LOCO (shown separately from coach numbering).
- Position 01EOG
- Position 02GEN
- Position 03GEN
- Position 04HA1
- Position 05A2
- Position 06A1
- Position 07B5
- Position 08B4
- Position 09B3
- Position 10B2
- Position 11B1
- Position 12PC
- Position 13S7
- Position 14S6
- Position 15S5
- Position 16S4
- Position 17S3
- Position 18S2
- Position 19S1
- Position 20GEN
- Position 21GEN
- Position 22SLRD
- Position 23VP
| Coach position | Coach code |
|---|---|
| 01 | EOG |
| 02 | GEN |
| 03 | GEN |
| 04 | HA1 |
| 05 | A2 |
| 06 | A1 |
| 07 | B5 |
| 08 | B4 |
| 09 | B3 |
| 10 | B2 |
| 11 | B1 |
| 12 | PC |
| 13 | S7 |
| 14 | S6 |
| 15 | S5 |
| 16 | S4 |
| 17 | S3 |
| 18 | S2 |
| 19 | S1 |
| 20 | GEN |
| 21 | GEN |
| 22 | SLRD |
| 23 | VP |
Note: The coach position may change due to various circumstances.
Train Fare and Ticket Prices
Estimated class-wise fares for 12304 Poorva Express (Via Patna) in Indian Rupees (INR)
| Class | Available fare details |
|---|---|
| 1AFirst AC |
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| 2AAC 2 Tier |
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| 3AAC 3 Tier |
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| SLSleeper |
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| GNGeneral |
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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 12304 Poorva Express (Via Patna) departs from SHAKURBASTI at 4:35 PM.
What is the final destination of this train?
Train 12304 Poorva Express (Via Patna) terminates at HOWRAH JN (HWH).
What is the coach position of this train?
Train 12304 Poorva Express (Via Patna) has the following coach composition: ENG-EOG-GEN-GEN-HA1-A2-A1-B5-B4-B3-B2-B1-PC-S7-S6-S5-S4-S3-S2-S1-GEN-GEN-SLRD-VP.
What is the total travel distance of this train?
Train 12304 Poorva Express (Via Patna) covers a total distance of 1,539 km.
On which days does this train operate?
Train 12304 Poorva Express (Via Patna) operates on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday.
How many stations does this train stop at along its route?
Train 12304 Poorva Express (Via Patna) has 24 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.
Which travel classes are available on this train?
Train 12304 Poorva Express (Via Patna) offers the following travel classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, GEN.