12842 Coromandel Express

Train Information

Key information for 12842 Coromandel Express
Train number12842
Train nameCoromandel Express
Train typeSUPERFAST
Source stationPURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL (MAS)
Departure07:00 · Day 1
Destination stationHOWRAH JN (HWH)
Arrival11:00 · Day 2
Total distance1,659 km
Journey duration28 hours
Scheduled stations17
Intermediate stops15
Railway zoneSouthern Railway (SR)
DivisionChennai (MAS)
Running daysDaily
Travel classes1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN

Train 12842 Coromandel Express is a SUPERFAST type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL at 7:00 AM. It arrives at its destination, HOWRAH JN on Day 2 at 11:00 AM, covering a total distance of 1,659 km in 28 hours, with 15 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 12842 Coromandel Express runs on Daily and offers travel classes 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Chennai division of the Southern Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Train Route and Timetable

Station-wise route and timetable for 12842 Coromandel Express
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1MASPURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTLDay 1Source07:000 km
2OGLONGOLEDay 110:5811:002 min290 km
3BZAVIJAYAWADA JNDay 113:0513:1510 min428 km
4EEELURUDay 114:0914:101 min488 km
5TDDTADEPALLIGUDEMDay 114:4914:501 min535 km
6RJYRAJAMUNDRYDay 115:3815:402 min577 km
7VSKPVISAKHAPATNAMDay 119:2519:4520 min778 km
8BAMBRAHMAPURDay 123:4823:502 min1,055 km
9KURKHURDA ROAD JNDay 201:2001:3010 min1,202 km
10BBSBHUBANESWARDay 201:5502:005 min1,221 km
11CTCCUTTACKDay 202:3002:355 min1,248 km
12JJKRJAJPUR K ROADDay 203:2303:252 min1,320 km
13BHCBHADRAKHDay 205:1005:122 min1,364 km
14BLSBALASOREDay 205:4805:535 min1,423 km
15KGPKHARAGPUR JNDay 207:3507:405 min1,543 km
16SRCSANTRAGACHI JNDay 209:4809:502 min1,652 km
17HWHHOWRAH JNDay 211:00Destination1,659 km

Train 12842 Coromandel Express starts its journey from PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL and terminates at HOWRAH JN. The scheduled station sequence is: PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL, ONGOLE, VIJAYAWADA JN, ELURU, TADEPALLIGUDEM, RAJAMUNDRY, VISAKHAPATNAM, BRAHMAPUR, KHURDA ROAD JN, BHUBANESWAR, CUTTACK, JAJPUR K ROAD, BHADRAKH, BALASORE, KHARAGPUR JN, SANTRAGACHI JN, HOWRAH JN.

Coach Position and Composition

12842 Coromandel Express indicative coach position

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

  1. Position 01VP
  2. Position 02EOG
  3. Position 03GEN
  4. Position 04GEN
  5. Position 05H1
  6. Position 06A1
  7. Position 07A2
  8. Position 08B1
  9. Position 09B2
  10. Position 10B3
  11. Position 11B4
  12. Position 12M1
  13. Position 13M2
  14. Position 14PC
  15. Position 15S1
  16. Position 16S2
  17. Position 17S3
  18. Position 18S4
  19. Position 19S5
  20. Position 20S6
  21. Position 21GEN
  22. Position 22GEN
  23. Position 23SLRD
Coach positionCoach code
01VP
02EOG
03GEN
04GEN
05H1
06A1
07A2
08B1
09B2
10B3
11B4
12M1
13M2
14PC
15S1
16S2
17S3
18S4
19S5
20S6
21GEN
22GEN
23SLRD

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

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 12842 Coromandel Express in Indian Rupees (INR)

ClassAvailable fare details
1AFirst AC
Adult fare
₹4,530
Child fare
₹2,265
2AAC 2 Tier
Adult fare
₹2,695
Child fare
₹1,350
Adult Tatkal fare
₹3,220
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,875
3AAC 3 Tier
Adult fare
₹1,895
Child fare
₹955
Adult Tatkal fare
₹2,315
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,375
3EAC 3 Economy
Adult fare
₹1,790
Child fare
₹900
Adult Tatkal fare
₹2,210
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,320
SLSleeper
Adult fare
₹746
Child fare
₹400
Adult Tatkal fare
₹950
Child Tatkal fare
₹610
GNGeneral
Adult fare
₹370
Child fare
₹190

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 12842 Coromandel Express departs from PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL at 7:00 AM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 12842 Coromandel Express terminates at HOWRAH JN (HWH).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 12842 Coromandel Express has the following coach composition: ENG-VP-EOG-GEN-GEN-H1-A1-A2-B1-B2-B3-B4-M1-M2-PC-S1-S2-S3-S4-S5-S6-GEN-GEN-SLRD.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 12842 Coromandel Express covers a total distance of 1,659 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 12842 Coromandel Express operates on Daily.

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

Train 12842 Coromandel Express has 15 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 12842 Coromandel Express offers the following travel classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN.