12381 Poorva Express (Via Gaya)

Train Information

Key information for 12381 Poorva Express (Via Gaya)
Train number12381
Train namePoorva Express (Via Gaya)
Train typeSUPERFAST
Source stationHOWRAH JN (HWH)
Departure08:15 · Day 1
Destination stationSHAKURBASTI (SSB)
Arrival07:20 · Day 2
Total distance1,460 km
Journey duration23 hours 5 minutes
Scheduled stations23
Intermediate stops21
Railway zoneEastern Railway (ER)
DivisionHowrah (HWH)
Running daysWednesday, Thursday, Sunday
Travel classes1A, 2A, 3A, SL, GEN

Train 12381 Poorva Express (Via Gaya) is a SUPERFAST type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from HOWRAH JN at 8:15 AM. It arrives at its destination, SHAKURBASTI on Day 2 at 7:20 AM, covering a total distance of 1,460 km in 23 hours 5 minutes, with 21 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 12381 Poorva Express (Via Gaya) runs on Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday and offers travel classes 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Howrah division of the Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Train Route and Timetable

Station-wise route and timetable for 12381 Poorva Express (Via Gaya)
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1HWHHOWRAH JNDay 1Source08:150 km
2BWNBARDHAMANDay 109:0709:092 min95 km
3DGRDURGAPURDay 110:0110:032 min158 km
4ASNASANSOL JNDay 110:3310:385 min200 km
5DHNDHANBAD JNDay 111:5512:005 min258 km
6PNMEPARASNATHDay 112:3412:362 min306 km
7KQRKODERMADay 113:1913:212 min381 km
8GAYAGAYA JNDay 114:4014:455 min457 km
9RFJRAFIGANJDay 115:1415:162 min495 km
10AUBRANUGRAHA N ROADDay 115:3615:382 min526 km
11DOSDEHRI ON SONEDay 115:5215:542 min542 km
12SSMSASARAMDay 116:0816:102 min560 km
13BBUBHABUA ROADDay 116:3616:382 min608 km
14DDUPT.DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JNDay 117:5017:555 min661 km
15BSBVARANASIDay 118:4518:5510 min679 km
16JNHJANGHAI JNDay 119:5820:002 min754 km
17PRYJPRAYAGRAJ JNDay 121:3021:355 min814 km
18CNBKANPUR CENTRALDay 200:0200:075 min1,008 km
19ETWETAWAH JNDay 201:2901:312 min1,148 km
20TDLTUNDLA JNDay 202:4802:502 min1,239 km
21ALJNALIGARH JNDay 203:3803:402 min1,317 km
22NDLSNEW DELHIDay 206:2006:4525 min1,449 km
23SSBSHAKURBASTIDay 207:20Destination1,460 km

Train 12381 Poorva Express (Via Gaya) starts its journey from HOWRAH JN and terminates at SHAKURBASTI. The scheduled station sequence is: HOWRAH JN, BARDHAMAN, DURGAPUR, ASANSOL JN, DHANBAD JN, PARASNATH, KODERMA, GAYA JN, RAFIGANJ, ANUGRAHA N ROAD, DEHRI ON SONE, SASARAM, BHABUA ROAD, PT.DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JN, VARANASI, JANGHAI JN, PRAYAGRAJ JN, KANPUR CENTRAL, ETAWAH JN, TUNDLA JN, ALIGARH JN, NEW DELHI, SHAKURBASTI.

Coach Position and Composition

12381 Poorva Express (Via Gaya) indicative coach position

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

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

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

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 12381 Poorva Express (Via Gaya) in Indian Rupees (INR)

ClassAvailable fare details
1AFirst AC
Adult fare
₹4,105
Child fare
₹2,065
2AAC 2 Tier
Adult fare
₹2,445
Child fare
₹1,225
Adult Tatkal fare
₹2,970
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,750
3AAC 3 Tier
Adult fare
₹1,725
Child fare
₹870
Adult Tatkal fare
₹2,145
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,290
SLSleeper
Adult fare
₹680
Child fare
₹365
Adult Tatkal fare
₹870
Child Tatkal fare
₹565
GNGeneral
Adult fare
₹335
Child fare
₹175

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 12381 Poorva Express (Via Gaya) departs from HOWRAH JN at 8:15 AM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 12381 Poorva Express (Via Gaya) terminates at SHAKURBASTI (SSB).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 12381 Poorva Express (Via Gaya) has the following coach composition: ENG-VP-SLRD-GEN-GEN-S1-S2-S3-S4-S5-S6-S7-PC-B1-B2-B3-B4-B5-A1-A2-HA1-GEN-GEN-EOG.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 12381 Poorva Express (Via Gaya) covers a total distance of 1,460 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 12381 Poorva Express (Via Gaya) operates on Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday.

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

Train 12381 Poorva Express (Via Gaya) has 21 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 12381 Poorva Express (Via Gaya) offers the following travel classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, GEN.