12318 Akal Takht Express

Train Information

Key information for 12318 Akal Takht Express
Train number12318
Train nameAkal Takht Express
Train typeSUPERFAST
Source stationAMRITSAR (ASR)
Departure05:55 · Day 1
Destination stationKOLKATTA TERMINAL (KOAA)
Arrival14:50 · Day 2
Total distance1,894 km
Journey duration32 hours 55 minutes
Scheduled stations24
Intermediate stops22
Railway zoneNorthern Railway (NR)
DivisionFirozpur (FZR)
Running daysTuesday, Friday
Travel classes1A, 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

Station-wise route and timetable for 12318 Akal Takht Express
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1ASRAMRITSARDay 1Source05:550 km
2BEASBEASDay 106:2306:252 min42 km
3JUCJALANDHAR CITYDay 107:0207:075 min79 km
4PGWPHAGWARA JNDay 107:2507:272 min100 km
5LDHLUDHIANA JNDay 108:0208:1210 min135 km
6SIRSIRHIND JNDay 109:0909:112 min196 km
7UMBAMBALA CANTTDay 110:0010:055 min249 km
8SRESAHARANPUR JNDay 111:2011:255 min330 km
9NBDNAJIBABAD JNDay 112:5012:522 min425 km
10MBMORADABADDay 114:4514:5510 min523 km
11BEBAREILLY(NR)Day 116:2016:222 min613 km
12LKOLUCKNOW JNDay 120:0520:1510 min848 km
13SLNSULTANPURDay 122:1122:132 min988 km
14BSBVARANASIDay 200:4000:5010 min1,132 km
15DDUPT.DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JNDay 202:1002:155 min1,150 km
16PNBEPATNA JNDay 205:1305:207 min1,357 km
17PNCPATNA SAHEBDay 205:3405:395 min1,367 km
18MKAMOKAMADay 206:2106:232 min1,446 km
19KIULKIUL JNDay 206:5006:544 min1,480 km
20JAJJHAJHADay 208:5008:555 min1,534 km
21JSMEJASIDIH JNDay 209:2509:272 min1,578 km
22MDPMADHUPUR JNDay 209:4709:492 min1,607 km
23ASNASANSOL JNDay 211:0111:1110 min1,689 km
24KOAAKOLKATTA TERMINALDay 214:50Destination1,894 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).

  1. Position 01EOG
  2. Position 02GEN
  3. Position 03GEN
  4. Position 04HA1
  5. Position 05A2
  6. Position 06A1
  7. Position 07B4
  8. Position 08B3
  9. Position 09B2
  10. Position 10B1
  11. Position 11M3
  12. Position 12M2
  13. Position 13M1
  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 22EOG
  23. Position 23OCV
Coach positionCoach code
01EOG
02GEN
03GEN
04HA1
05A2
06A1
07B4
08B3
09B2
10B1
11M3
12M2
13M1
14S6
15S5
16S4
17S3
18S2
19S1
20GEN
21GEN
22EOG
23OCV

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)

ClassAvailable fare details
1AFirst AC
Adult fare
₹4,945
Child fare
₹2,465
2AAC 2 Tier
Adult fare
₹2,940
Child fare
₹1,470
Adult Tatkal fare
₹3,465
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,995
3AAC 3 Tier
Adult fare
₹2,060
Child fare
₹1,035
Adult Tatkal fare
₹2,480
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,455
3EAC 3 Economy
Adult fare
₹1,950
Child fare
₹985
Adult Tatkal fare
₹2,370
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,405
SLSleeper
Adult fare
₹815
Child fare
₹440
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,015
Child Tatkal fare
₹650
GNGeneral
Adult fare
₹405
Child fare
₹210

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.