12859 Gitanjali Express
Train Information
| Train number | 12859 |
|---|---|
| Train name | Gitanjali Express |
| Train type | SUPERFAST |
| Source station | C SHIVAJI MAH T (CSMT) |
| Departure | 06:00 · Day 1 |
| Destination station | HOWRAH JN (HWH) |
| Arrival | 13:50 · Day 2 |
| Total distance | 1,969 km |
| Journey duration | 31 hours 50 minutes |
| Scheduled stations | 28 |
| Intermediate stops | 26 |
| Railway zone | Central Railway (CR) |
| Division | Mumbai (CR) (BB) |
| Running days | Daily |
| Travel classes | 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN |
Train 12859 Gitanjali Express is a SUPERFAST type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from C SHIVAJI MAH T at 6:00 AM. It arrives at its destination, HOWRAH JN on Day 2 at 1:50 PM, covering a total distance of 1,969 km in 31 hours 50 minutes, with 26 intermediate scheduled stops.
Train 12859 Gitanjali Express runs on Daily and offers travel classes 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Mumbai (CR) division of the Central Railway zone of Indian Railways.
Train Route and Timetable
| Stop | Station code | Station name | Journey day | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CSMT | C SHIVAJI MAH T | Day 1 | Source | 06:00 | 0 km | |
| 2 | DR | DADAR | Day 1 | 06:12 | 06:15 | 3 min | 9 km |
| 3 | KYN | KALYAN JN | Day 1 | 06:52 | 06:55 | 3 min | 53 km |
| 4 | IGP | IGATPURI | Day 1 | 08:42 | 08:47 | 5 min | 136 km |
| 5 | NK | NASIK ROAD | Day 1 | 09:25 | 09:30 | 5 min | 187 km |
| 6 | JL | JALGAON JN | Day 1 | 11:58 | 12:00 | 2 min | 420 km |
| 7 | BSL | BHUSAVAL JN | Day 1 | 12:35 | 12:40 | 5 min | 444 km |
| 8 | MKU | MALKAPUR | Day 1 | 13:24 | 13:25 | 1 min | 495 km |
| 9 | SEG | SHEGAON | Day 1 | 14:03 | 14:05 | 2 min | 547 km |
| 10 | AK | AKOLA JN | Day 1 | 14:30 | 14:35 | 5 min | 584 km |
| 11 | BD | BADNERA JN | Day 1 | 15:57 | 16:00 | 3 min | 663 km |
| 12 | WR | WARDHA JN | Day 1 | 17:13 | 17:15 | 2 min | 759 km |
| 13 | NGP | NAGPUR JN | Day 1 | 18:55 | 19:00 | 5 min | 837 km |
| 14 | BRD | BHANDARA ROAD | Day 1 | 19:46 | 19:48 | 2 min | 900 km |
| 15 | G | GONDIA JN | Day 1 | 20:38 | 20:40 | 2 min | 968 km |
| 16 | RJN | RAJNANDGAON | Day 1 | 22:03 | 22:05 | 2 min | 1,072 km |
| 17 | DURG | DURG | Day 1 | 22:50 | 22:55 | 5 min | 1,103 km |
| 18 | R | RAIPUR JN | Day 1 | 23:30 | 23:35 | 5 min | 1,139 km |
| 19 | BSP | BILASPUR JN | Day 2 | 01:25 | 01:35 | 10 min | 1,249 km |
| 20 | RIG | RAIGARH | Day 2 | 03:05 | 03:07 | 2 min | 1,382 km |
| 21 | JSG | JHARSUGUDA JN | Day 2 | 04:28 | 04:30 | 2 min | 1,454 km |
| 22 | ROU | ROURKELA | Day 2 | 05:47 | 05:55 | 8 min | 1,555 km |
| 23 | CKP | CHAKARADHARPUR | Day 2 | 07:18 | 07:20 | 2 min | 1,656 km |
| 24 | TATA | TATANAGAR JN | Day 2 | 08:13 | 08:20 | 7 min | 1,719 km |
| 25 | GTS | GHATSILA | Day 2 | 09:44 | 09:45 | 1 min | 1,755 km |
| 26 | KGP | KHARAGPUR JN | Day 2 | 10:18 | 10:23 | 5 min | 1,853 km |
| 27 | SRC | SANTRAGACHI JN | Day 2 | 11:48 | 11:50 | 2 min | 1,961 km |
| 28 | HWH | HOWRAH JN | Day 2 | 13:50 | Destination | 1,969 km |
Train 12859 Gitanjali Express starts its journey from C SHIVAJI MAH T and terminates at HOWRAH JN. The scheduled station sequence is: C SHIVAJI MAH T, DADAR, KALYAN JN, IGATPURI, NASIK ROAD, JALGAON JN, BHUSAVAL JN, MALKAPUR, SHEGAON, AKOLA JN, BADNERA JN, WARDHA JN, NAGPUR JN, BHANDARA ROAD, GONDIA JN, RAJNANDGAON, DURG, RAIPUR JN, BILASPUR JN, RAIGARH, JHARSUGUDA JN, ROURKELA, CHAKARADHARPUR, TATANAGAR JN, GHATSILA, KHARAGPUR JN, SANTRAGACHI JN, HOWRAH JN.
Coach Position and Composition
12859 Gitanjali Express indicative coach position
Locomotive: ENG / LOCO (shown separately from coach numbering).
- Position 01VP
- Position 02SLRD
- Position 03GEN
- Position 04GEN
- Position 05S7
- Position 06S6
- Position 07S5
- Position 08S4
- Position 09S3
- Position 10S2
- Position 11S1
- Position 12PC
- Position 13M2
- Position 14M1
- Position 15B4
- Position 16B3
- Position 17B2
- Position 18B1
- Position 19A2
- Position 20A1
- Position 21GEN
- Position 22GEN
- Position 23EOG
| Coach position | Coach code |
|---|---|
| 01 | VP |
| 02 | SLRD |
| 03 | GEN |
| 04 | GEN |
| 05 | S7 |
| 06 | S6 |
| 07 | S5 |
| 08 | S4 |
| 09 | S3 |
| 10 | S2 |
| 11 | S1 |
| 12 | PC |
| 13 | M2 |
| 14 | M1 |
| 15 | B4 |
| 16 | B3 |
| 17 | B2 |
| 18 | B1 |
| 19 | A2 |
| 20 | A1 |
| 21 | GEN |
| 22 | GEN |
| 23 | EOG |
Note: The coach position may change due to various circumstances.
Train Fare and Ticket Prices
Estimated class-wise fares for 12859 Gitanjali Express in Indian Rupees (INR)
| Class | Available fare details |
|---|---|
| 2AAC 2 Tier |
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| 3AAC 3 Tier |
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| 3EAC 3 Economy |
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| SLSleeper |
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| GNGeneral |
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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 12859 Gitanjali Express departs from C SHIVAJI MAH T at 6:00 AM.
What is the final destination of this train?
Train 12859 Gitanjali Express terminates at HOWRAH JN (HWH).
What is the coach position of this train?
Train 12859 Gitanjali Express has the following coach composition: ENG-VP-SLRD-GEN-GEN-S7-S6-S5-S4-S3-S2-S1-PC-M2-M1-B4-B3-B2-B1-A2-A1-GEN-GEN-EOG.
What is the total travel distance of this train?
Train 12859 Gitanjali Express covers a total distance of 1,969 km.
On which days does this train operate?
Train 12859 Gitanjali Express operates on Daily.
How many stations does this train stop at along its route?
Train 12859 Gitanjali Express has 26 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.
Which travel classes are available on this train?
Train 12859 Gitanjali Express offers the following travel classes: 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN.