12304 Poorva Express (Via Patna)

Train Information

Key information for 12304 Poorva Express (Via Patna)
Train number12304
Train namePoorva Express (Via Patna)
Train typeSUPERFAST
Source stationSHAKURBASTI (SSB)
Departure16:35 · Day 1
Destination stationHOWRAH JN (HWH)
Arrival17:00 · Day 2
Total distance1,539 km
Journey duration24 hours 25 minutes
Scheduled stations26
Intermediate stops24
Railway zoneNorthern Railway (NR)
DivisionDelhi (DLI)
Running daysWednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Travel classes1A, 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

Station-wise route and timetable for 12304 Poorva Express (Via Patna)
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1SSBSHAKURBASTIDay 1Source16:350 km
2NDLSNEW DELHIDay 117:1517:4025 min11 km
3ALJNALIGARH JNDay 119:1319:152 min143 km
4TDLTUNDLA JNDay 120:1320:152 min221 km
5ETWETAWAH JNDay 121:0821:102 min313 km
6CNBKANPUR CENTRALDay 122:5523:0510 min452 km
7PRYJPRAYAGRAJ JNDay 201:1501:205 min646 km
8DDUPT.DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JNDay 203:3803:457 min799 km
9BXRBUXARDay 205:0305:052 min889 km
10ARAARADay 205:4505:505 min958 km
11DNRDANAPURDay 206:2206:242 min997 km
12PNBEPATNA JNDay 206:4806:557 min1,007 km
13BKPBAKHTIYARPUR JNDay 207:3407:362 min1,052 km
14BARHBARHDay 207:4907:512 min1,070 km
15MKAMOKAMADay 208:1008:122 min1,096 km
16KIULKIUL JNDay 209:0809:102 min1,130 km
17JMUJAMUIDay 209:3909:412 min1,158 km
18JAJJHAJHADay 210:5511:005 min1,184 km
19JSMEJASIDIH JNDay 211:3111:354 min1,228 km
20MDPMADHUPUR JNDay 211:5511:572 min1,257 km
21JMTJAMTARADay 212:2712:292 min1,299 km
22CRJCHITTARANJANDay 212:4012:422 min1,313 km
23ASNASANSOL JNDay 213:1613:2610 min1,338 km
24DGRDURGAPURDay 213:5413:562 min1,380 km
25BWNBARDHAMANDay 215:0315:052 min1,444 km
26HWHHOWRAH JNDay 217:00Destination1,539 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).

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

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)

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 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.