12318 Akal Takht Express
Train Information
| Train number | 12318 |
|---|---|
| Train name | Akal Takht Express |
| Train type | SUPERFAST |
| Source station | AMRITSAR (ASR) |
| Departure | 05:55 · Day 1 |
| Destination station | KOLKATTA TERMINAL (KOAA) |
| Arrival | 14:50 · Day 2 |
| Total distance | 1,894 km |
| Journey duration | 32 hours 55 minutes |
| Scheduled stations | 24 |
| Intermediate stops | 22 |
| Railway zone | Northern Railway (NR) |
| Division | Firozpur (FZR) |
| Running days | Tuesday, Friday |
| Travel classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN |
Train 12318 Akal Takht Express is a SUPERFAST type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from AMRITSAR at 5:55 AM. It arrives at its destination, KOLKATTA TERMINAL on Day 2 at 2:50 PM, covering a total distance of 1,894 km in 32 hours 55 minutes, with 22 intermediate scheduled stops.
Train 12318 Akal Takht Express runs on Tuesday, Friday and offers travel classes 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Firozpur 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 | ASR | AMRITSAR | Day 1 | Source | 05:55 | 0 km | |
| 2 | BEAS | BEAS | Day 1 | 06:23 | 06:25 | 2 min | 42 km |
| 3 | JUC | JALANDHAR CITY | Day 1 | 07:02 | 07:07 | 5 min | 79 km |
| 4 | PGW | PHAGWARA JN | Day 1 | 07:25 | 07:27 | 2 min | 100 km |
| 5 | LDH | LUDHIANA JN | Day 1 | 08:02 | 08:12 | 10 min | 135 km |
| 6 | SIR | SIRHIND JN | Day 1 | 09:09 | 09:11 | 2 min | 196 km |
| 7 | UMB | AMBALA CANTT | Day 1 | 10:00 | 10:05 | 5 min | 249 km |
| 8 | SRE | SAHARANPUR JN | Day 1 | 11:20 | 11:25 | 5 min | 330 km |
| 9 | NBD | NAJIBABAD JN | Day 1 | 12:50 | 12:52 | 2 min | 425 km |
| 10 | MB | MORADABAD | Day 1 | 14:45 | 14:55 | 10 min | 523 km |
| 11 | BE | BAREILLY(NR) | Day 1 | 16:20 | 16:22 | 2 min | 613 km |
| 12 | LKO | LUCKNOW JN | Day 1 | 20:05 | 20:15 | 10 min | 848 km |
| 13 | SLN | SULTANPUR | Day 1 | 22:11 | 22:13 | 2 min | 988 km |
| 14 | BSB | VARANASI | Day 2 | 00:40 | 00:50 | 10 min | 1,132 km |
| 15 | DDU | PT.DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JN | Day 2 | 02:10 | 02:15 | 5 min | 1,150 km |
| 16 | PNBE | PATNA JN | Day 2 | 05:13 | 05:20 | 7 min | 1,357 km |
| 17 | PNC | PATNA SAHEB | Day 2 | 05:34 | 05:39 | 5 min | 1,367 km |
| 18 | MKA | MOKAMA | Day 2 | 06:21 | 06:23 | 2 min | 1,446 km |
| 19 | KIUL | KIUL JN | Day 2 | 06:50 | 06:54 | 4 min | 1,480 km |
| 20 | JAJ | JHAJHA | Day 2 | 08:50 | 08:55 | 5 min | 1,534 km |
| 21 | JSME | JASIDIH JN | Day 2 | 09:25 | 09:27 | 2 min | 1,578 km |
| 22 | MDP | MADHUPUR JN | Day 2 | 09:47 | 09:49 | 2 min | 1,607 km |
| 23 | ASN | ASANSOL JN | Day 2 | 11:01 | 11:11 | 10 min | 1,689 km |
| 24 | KOAA | KOLKATTA TERMINAL | Day 2 | 14:50 | Destination | 1,894 km |
Train 12318 Akal Takht Express starts its journey from AMRITSAR and terminates at KOLKATTA TERMINAL. The scheduled station sequence is: AMRITSAR, BEAS, JALANDHAR CITY, PHAGWARA JN, LUDHIANA JN, SIRHIND JN, AMBALA CANTT, SAHARANPUR JN, NAJIBABAD JN, MORADABAD, BAREILLY(NR), LUCKNOW JN, SULTANPUR, VARANASI, PT.DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JN, PATNA JN, PATNA SAHEB, MOKAMA, KIUL JN, JHAJHA, JASIDIH JN, MADHUPUR JN, ASANSOL JN, KOLKATTA TERMINAL.
Coach Position and Composition
12318 Akal Takht Express indicative coach position
Locomotive: ENG / LOCO (shown separately from coach numbering).
- Position 01EOG
- Position 02GEN
- Position 03GEN
- Position 04HA1
- Position 05A2
- Position 06A1
- Position 07B4
- Position 08B3
- Position 09B2
- Position 10B1
- Position 11M3
- Position 12M2
- Position 13M1
- Position 14S6
- Position 15S5
- Position 16S4
- Position 17S3
- Position 18S2
- Position 19S1
- Position 20GEN
- Position 21GEN
- Position 22EOG
- Position 23OCV
| Coach position | Coach code |
|---|---|
| 01 | EOG |
| 02 | GEN |
| 03 | GEN |
| 04 | HA1 |
| 05 | A2 |
| 06 | A1 |
| 07 | B4 |
| 08 | B3 |
| 09 | B2 |
| 10 | B1 |
| 11 | M3 |
| 12 | M2 |
| 13 | M1 |
| 14 | S6 |
| 15 | S5 |
| 16 | S4 |
| 17 | S3 |
| 18 | S2 |
| 19 | S1 |
| 20 | GEN |
| 21 | GEN |
| 22 | EOG |
| 23 | OCV |
Note: The coach position may change due to various circumstances.
Train Fare and Ticket Prices
Estimated class-wise fares for 12318 Akal Takht Express 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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| 3EAC 3 Economy |
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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 12318 Akal Takht Express departs from AMRITSAR at 5:55 AM.
What is the final destination of this train?
Train 12318 Akal Takht Express terminates at KOLKATTA TERMINAL (KOAA).
What is the coach position of this train?
Train 12318 Akal Takht Express has the following coach composition: ENG-EOG-GEN-GEN-HA1-A2-A1-B4-B3-B2-B1-M3-M2-M1-S6-S5-S4-S3-S2-S1-GEN-GEN-EOG-OCV.
What is the total travel distance of this train?
Train 12318 Akal Takht Express covers a total distance of 1,894 km.
On which days does this train operate?
Train 12318 Akal Takht Express operates on Tuesday, Friday.
How many stations does this train stop at along its route?
Train 12318 Akal Takht Express has 22 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.
Which travel classes are available on this train?
Train 12318 Akal Takht Express offers the following travel classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN.