12853 Amarkantak Express

Train Information

Key information for 12853 Amarkantak Express
Train number12853
Train nameAmarkantak Express
Train typeSUPERFAST
Source stationDURG (DURG)
Departure18:25 · Day 1
Destination stationBHOPAL JN. (BPL)
Arrival10:30 · Day 2
Total distance888 km
Journey duration16 hours 5 minutes
Scheduled stations29
Intermediate stops27
Railway zoneSouth East Central Railway (SECR)
DivisionRaipur (R)
Running daysDaily
Travel classes1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN

Train 12853 Amarkantak Express is a SUPERFAST type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from DURG at 6:25 PM. It arrives at its destination, BHOPAL JN. on Day 2 at 10:30 AM, covering a total distance of 888 km in 16 hours 5 minutes, with 27 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 12853 Amarkantak Express runs on Daily and offers travel classes 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Raipur division of the South East Central Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Train Route and Timetable

Station-wise route and timetable for 12853 Amarkantak Express
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1DURGDURGDay 1Source18:250 km
2BPHBBHILAI POWER HOUSEDay 118:3418:362 min10 km
3RRAIPUR JNDay 119:0519:105 min36 km
4TLDTILDADay 119:4119:432 min74 km
5BYTBHATAPARADay 120:0320:052 min100 km
6USLUSLAPURDay 121:1021:2010 min152 km
7PNDPENDRA ROADDay 122:4322:452 min244 km
8APRANUPPUR JNDay 123:2423:273 min294 km
9AALAMLAIDay 123:3823:402 min307 km
10BUHBURHARDay 123:4823:502 min316 km
11SDLSHAHDOLDay 200:1800:202 min335 km
12BRSBIRSINGHPURDay 200:5400:562 min373 km
13UMRUMARIADay 201:2201:242 min402 km
14KTESKATNI SOUTH JNDay 202:5002:555 min462 km
15SHRSIHORA ROADDay 203:2803:302 min513 km
16JBPJABALPURDay 204:1504:2510 min551 km
17MMLMADAN MAHALDay 204:3304:352 min555 km
18SRIDSRIDHAMDay 204:5805:002 min604 km
19NUNARSINGHPURDay 205:3305:352 min635 km
20KYKARELIDay 205:4805:502 min651 km
21GARGADARWARADay 206:1006:122 min680 km
22BKHBANKHEDIDay 206:3306:352 min710 km
23PPIPIPARIYADay 206:4806:502 min729 km
24SGPSOHAGPURDay 207:0907:101 min747 km
25ETITARSI JNDay 208:2008:3010 min796 km
26NDPMNARMADAPURAMDay 208:4808:502 min814 km
27ODGOBAIDULLA GANJDay 209:3209:342 min852 km
28RKMPRANI KAMALAPATIDay 210:0310:052 min882 km
29BPLBHOPAL JNDay 210:30Destination888 km

Train 12853 Amarkantak Express starts its journey from DURG and terminates at BHOPAL JN.. The scheduled station sequence is: DURG, BHILAI POWER HOUSE, RAIPUR JN, TILDA, BHATAPARA, USLAPUR, PENDRA ROAD, ANUPPUR JN, AMLAI, BURHAR, SHAHDOL, BIRSINGHPUR, UMARIA, KATNI SOUTH JN, SIHORA ROAD, JABALPUR, MADAN MAHAL, SRIDHAM, NARSINGHPUR, KARELI, GADARWARA, BANKHEDI, PIPARIYA, SOHAGPUR, ITARSI JN, NARMADAPURAM, OBAIDULLA GANJ, RANI KAMALAPATI, BHOPAL JN.

Coach Position and Composition

12853 Amarkantak 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 05A1
  6. Position 06A2
  7. Position 07B1
  8. Position 08B2
  9. Position 09B3
  10. Position 10B4
  11. Position 11B5
  12. Position 12B6
  13. Position 13M1
  14. Position 14S1
  15. Position 15S2
  16. Position 16S3
  17. Position 17S4
  18. Position 18S5
  19. Position 19S6
  20. Position 20GEN
  21. Position 21GEN
  22. Position 22SLRD
Coach positionCoach code
01EOG
02GEN
03GEN
04HA1
05A1
06A2
07B1
08B2
09B3
10B4
11B5
12B6
13M1
14S1
15S2
16S3
17S4
18S5
19S6
20GEN
21GEN
22SLRD

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

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 12853 Amarkantak Express in Indian Rupees (INR)

ClassAvailable fare details
1AFirst AC
Adult fare
₹3,045
Child fare
₹1,555
2AAC 2 Tier
Adult fare
₹1,825
Child fare
₹915
Adult Tatkal fare
₹2,340
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,430
3AAC 3 Tier
Adult fare
₹1,300
Child fare
₹660
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,665
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,020
3EAC 3 Economy
Adult fare
₹1,205
Child fare
₹610
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,540
Child Tatkal fare
₹940
SLSleeper
Adult fare
₹505
Child fare
₹275
Adult Tatkal fare
₹645
Child Tatkal fare
₹420
GNGeneral
Adult fare
₹245
Child fare
₹130

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 12853 Amarkantak Express departs from DURG at 6:25 PM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 12853 Amarkantak Express terminates at BHOPAL JN. (BPL).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 12853 Amarkantak Express has the following coach composition: ENG-EOG-GEN-GEN-HA1-A1-A2-B1-B2-B3-B4-B5-B6-M1-S1-S2-S3-S4-S5-S6-GEN-GEN-SLRD.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 12853 Amarkantak Express covers a total distance of 888 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 12853 Amarkantak Express operates on Daily.

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

Train 12853 Amarkantak Express has 27 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 12853 Amarkantak Express offers the following travel classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN.