12860 Gitanjali Express
Train Information
| Train number | 12860 |
|---|---|
| Train name | Gitanjali Express |
| Train type | SUPERFAST |
| Source station | HOWRAH JN (HWH) |
| Departure | 13:40 · Day 1 |
| Destination station | C SHIVAJI MAH T (CSMT) |
| Arrival | 22:45 · Day 2 |
| Total distance | 1,969 km |
| Journey duration | 33 hours 5 minutes |
| Scheduled stations | 27 |
| Intermediate stops | 25 |
| Railway zone | Eastern Railway (ER) |
| Division | Howrah (HWH) |
| Running days | Daily |
| Travel classes | 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN |
Train 12860 Gitanjali Express is a SUPERFAST type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from HOWRAH JN at 1:40 PM. It arrives at its destination, C SHIVAJI MAH T on Day 2 at 10:45 PM, covering a total distance of 1,969 km in 33 hours 5 minutes, with 25 intermediate scheduled stops.
Train 12860 Gitanjali Express runs on Daily and offers travel classes 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Howrah division of the Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways.
Train Route and Timetable
| Stop | Station code | Station name | Journey day | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HWH | HOWRAH JN | Day 1 | Source | 13:40 | 0 km | |
| 2 | KGP | KHARAGPUR JN | Day 1 | 15:15 | 15:20 | 5 min | 116 km |
| 3 | GTS | GHATSILA | Day 1 | 16:31 | 16:32 | 1 min | 214 km |
| 4 | TATA | TATANAGAR JN | Day 1 | 17:03 | 17:10 | 7 min | 250 km |
| 5 | CKP | CHAKARADHARPUR | Day 1 | 18:03 | 18:05 | 2 min | 312 km |
| 6 | ROU | ROURKELA | Day 1 | 19:32 | 19:40 | 8 min | 413 km |
| 7 | JSG | JHARSUGUDA JN | Day 1 | 21:48 | 21:50 | 2 min | 515 km |
| 8 | RIG | RAIGARH | Day 1 | 22:48 | 22:50 | 2 min | 587 km |
| 9 | BSP | BILASPUR JN | Day 2 | 01:00 | 01:10 | 10 min | 719 km |
| 10 | R | RAIPUR JN | Day 2 | 02:40 | 02:45 | 5 min | 829 km |
| 11 | DURG | DURG | Day 2 | 03:40 | 03:45 | 5 min | 867 km |
| 12 | RJN | RAJNANDGAON | Day 2 | 04:06 | 04:08 | 2 min | 897 km |
| 13 | G | GONDIA JN | Day 2 | 05:33 | 05:35 | 2 min | 1,002 km |
| 14 | BRD | BHANDARA ROAD | Day 2 | 06:20 | 06:22 | 2 min | 1,070 km |
| 15 | NGP | NAGPUR JN | Day 2 | 07:40 | 07:45 | 5 min | 1,132 km |
| 16 | WR | WARDHA JN | Day 2 | 08:48 | 08:50 | 2 min | 1,211 km |
| 17 | BD | BADNERA JN | Day 2 | 10:27 | 10:30 | 3 min | 1,306 km |
| 18 | AK | AKOLA JN | Day 2 | 11:25 | 11:30 | 5 min | 1,385 km |
| 19 | SEG | SHEGAON | Day 2 | 11:58 | 12:00 | 2 min | 1,422 km |
| 20 | MKU | MALKAPUR | Day 2 | 12:38 | 12:40 | 2 min | 1,475 km |
| 21 | BSL | BHUSAVAL JN | Day 2 | 13:40 | 13:45 | 5 min | 1,525 km |
| 22 | JL | JALGAON JN | Day 2 | 14:10 | 14:12 | 2 min | 1,550 km |
| 23 | NK | NASIK ROAD | Day 2 | 17:05 | 17:10 | 5 min | 1,782 km |
| 24 | IGP | IGATPURI | Day 2 | 18:10 | 18:15 | 5 min | 1,833 km |
| 25 | KYN | KALYAN JN | Day 2 | 20:02 | 20:05 | 3 min | 1,916 km |
| 26 | DR | DADAR | Day 2 | 20:47 | 20:50 | 3 min | 1,961 km |
| 27 | CSMT | C SHIVAJI MAH T | Day 2 | 22:45 | Destination | 1,969 km |
Train 12860 Gitanjali Express starts its journey from HOWRAH JN and terminates at C SHIVAJI MAH T. The scheduled station sequence is: HOWRAH JN, KHARAGPUR JN, GHATSILA, TATANAGAR JN, CHAKARADHARPUR, ROURKELA, JHARSUGUDA JN, RAIGARH, BILASPUR JN, RAIPUR JN, DURG, RAJNANDGAON, GONDIA JN, BHANDARA ROAD, NAGPUR JN, WARDHA JN, BADNERA JN, AKOLA JN, SHEGAON, MALKAPUR, BHUSAVAL JN, JALGAON JN, NASIK ROAD, IGATPURI, KALYAN JN, DADAR, C SHIVAJI MAH T.
Coach Position and Composition
12860 Gitanjali Express indicative coach position
Locomotive: ENG / LOCO (shown separately from coach numbering).
- Position 01EOG
- Position 02GEN
- Position 03GEN
- Position 04A1
- Position 05A2
- Position 06M1
- Position 07M2
- Position 08B1
- Position 09B2
- Position 10B3
- Position 11B4
- Position 12PC
- Position 13S1
- Position 14S2
- Position 15S3
- Position 16S4
- Position 17S5
- Position 18S6
- Position 19S7
- Position 20GEN
- Position 21GEN
- Position 22SLRD
- Position 23VP
| Coach position | Coach code |
|---|---|
| 01 | EOG |
| 02 | GEN |
| 03 | GEN |
| 04 | A1 |
| 05 | A2 |
| 06 | M1 |
| 07 | M2 |
| 08 | B1 |
| 09 | B2 |
| 10 | B3 |
| 11 | B4 |
| 12 | PC |
| 13 | S1 |
| 14 | S2 |
| 15 | S3 |
| 16 | S4 |
| 17 | S5 |
| 18 | S6 |
| 19 | S7 |
| 20 | GEN |
| 21 | GEN |
| 22 | SLRD |
| 23 | VP |
Note: The coach position may change due to various circumstances.
Train Fare and Ticket Prices
Estimated class-wise fares for 12860 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 12860 Gitanjali Express departs from HOWRAH JN at 1:40 PM.
What is the final destination of this train?
Train 12860 Gitanjali Express terminates at C SHIVAJI MAH T (CSMT).
What is the coach position of this train?
Train 12860 Gitanjali Express has the following coach composition: ENG-EOG-GEN-GEN-A1-A2-M1-M2-B1-B2-B3-B4-PC-S1-S2-S3-S4-S5-S6-S7-GEN-GEN-SLRD-VP.
What is the total travel distance of this train?
Train 12860 Gitanjali Express covers a total distance of 1,969 km.
On which days does this train operate?
Train 12860 Gitanjali Express operates on Daily.
How many stations does this train stop at along its route?
Train 12860 Gitanjali Express has 25 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.
Which travel classes are available on this train?
Train 12860 Gitanjali Express offers the following travel classes: 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN.