12340 Coalfield Express

Train Information

Key information for 12340 Coalfield Express
Train number12340
Train nameCoalfield Express
Train typeSUPERFAST
Source stationDHANBAD JN (DHN)
Departure05:50 · Day 1
Destination stationHOWRAH JN (HWH)
Arrival10:25 · Day 1
Total distance257 km
Journey duration4 hours 35 minutes
Scheduled stations13
Intermediate stops11
Railway zoneEast Central Railway (ECR)
DivisionDhanbad (DHN)
Running daysDaily
Travel classesCC, 2S, GEN

Train 12340 Coalfield Express is a SUPERFAST type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from DHANBAD JN at 5:50 AM. It arrives at its destination, HOWRAH JN on Day 1 at 10:25 AM, covering a total distance of 257 km in 4 hours 35 minutes, with 11 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 12340 Coalfield Express runs on Daily and offers travel classes CC, 2S, GEN. The train is operated by the Dhanbad division of the East Central Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Train Route and Timetable

Station-wise route and timetable for 12340 Coalfield Express
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1DHNDHANBAD JNDay 1Source05:500 km
2KMMEKUMARDUBIDay 106:1806:191 min39 km
3BRRBARAKARDay 106:2306:241 min41 km
4ULTKULTIDay 106:2806:291 min45 km
5STNSITARAMPURDay 106:3406:351 min49 km
6ASNASANSOL JNDay 106:5006:533 min57 km
7RNGRANIGANJDay 107:0907:101 min76 km
8UDLANDAL JNDay 107:1807:202 min83 km
9OYRWARIADay 107:2907:301 min91 km
10DGRDURGAPURDay 107:3907:412 min100 km
11PANPANAGARHDay 107:5407:551 min115 km
12MNAEMANKARDay 108:0508:061 min125 km
13HWHHOWRAH JNDay 110:25Destination257 km

Train 12340 Coalfield Express starts its journey from DHANBAD JN and terminates at HOWRAH JN. The scheduled station sequence is: DHANBAD JN, KUMARDUBI, BARAKAR, KULTI, SITARAMPUR, ASANSOL JN, RANIGANJ, ANDAL JN, WARIA, DURGAPUR, PANAGARH, MANKAR, HOWRAH JN.

Coach Position and Composition

12340 Coalfield Express indicative coach position

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

  1. Position 01SLRD
  2. Position 02GEN
  3. Position 03GEN
  4. Position 04D5
  5. Position 05D4
  6. Position 06D3
  7. Position 07D2
  8. Position 08D1
  9. Position 09C2
  10. Position 10C1
  11. Position 11GEN
  12. Position 12GEN
  13. Position 13GEN
  14. Position 14GEN
  15. Position 15GEN
  16. Position 16GEN
  17. Position 17GEN
  18. Position 18EOG
Coach positionCoach code
01SLRD
02GEN
03GEN
04D5
05D4
06D3
07D2
08D1
09C2
10C1
11GEN
12GEN
13GEN
14GEN
15GEN
16GEN
17GEN
18EOG

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

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 12340 Coalfield Express in Indian Rupees (INR)

ClassAvailable fare details
GNGeneral
Adult fare
₹100
Child fare
₹55
2S
Adult fare
₹135
Child fare
₹135
Adult Tatkal fare
₹145
Child Tatkal fare
₹145
CC
Adult fare
₹465
Child fare
₹465
Adult Tatkal fare
₹595
Child Tatkal fare
₹595

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 12340 Coalfield Express departs from DHANBAD JN at 5:50 AM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 12340 Coalfield Express terminates at HOWRAH JN (HWH).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 12340 Coalfield Express has the following coach composition: ENG-SLRD-GEN-GEN-D5-D4-D3-D2-D1-C2-C1-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-EOG.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 12340 Coalfield Express covers a total distance of 257 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 12340 Coalfield Express operates on Daily.

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

Train 12340 Coalfield Express has 11 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 12340 Coalfield Express offers the following travel classes: CC, 2S, GEN.