12860 Gitanjali Express

Train Information

Key information for 12860 Gitanjali Express
Train number12860
Train nameGitanjali Express
Train typeSUPERFAST
Source stationHOWRAH JN (HWH)
Departure13:40 · Day 1
Destination stationC SHIVAJI MAH T (CSMT)
Arrival22:45 · Day 2
Total distance1,969 km
Journey duration33 hours 5 minutes
Scheduled stations27
Intermediate stops25
Railway zoneEastern Railway (ER)
DivisionHowrah (HWH)
Running daysDaily
Travel classes2A, 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

Station-wise route and timetable for 12860 Gitanjali Express
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1HWHHOWRAH JNDay 1Source13:400 km
2KGPKHARAGPUR JNDay 115:1515:205 min116 km
3GTSGHATSILADay 116:3116:321 min214 km
4TATATATANAGAR JNDay 117:0317:107 min250 km
5CKPCHAKARADHARPURDay 118:0318:052 min312 km
6ROUROURKELADay 119:3219:408 min413 km
7JSGJHARSUGUDA JNDay 121:4821:502 min515 km
8RIGRAIGARHDay 122:4822:502 min587 km
9BSPBILASPUR JNDay 201:0001:1010 min719 km
10RRAIPUR JNDay 202:4002:455 min829 km
11DURGDURGDay 203:4003:455 min867 km
12RJNRAJNANDGAONDay 204:0604:082 min897 km
13GGONDIA JNDay 205:3305:352 min1,002 km
14BRDBHANDARA ROADDay 206:2006:222 min1,070 km
15NGPNAGPUR JNDay 207:4007:455 min1,132 km
16WRWARDHA JNDay 208:4808:502 min1,211 km
17BDBADNERA JNDay 210:2710:303 min1,306 km
18AKAKOLA JNDay 211:2511:305 min1,385 km
19SEGSHEGAONDay 211:5812:002 min1,422 km
20MKUMALKAPURDay 212:3812:402 min1,475 km
21BSLBHUSAVAL JNDay 213:4013:455 min1,525 km
22JLJALGAON JNDay 214:1014:122 min1,550 km
23NKNASIK ROADDay 217:0517:105 min1,782 km
24IGPIGATPURIDay 218:1018:155 min1,833 km
25KYNKALYAN JNDay 220:0220:053 min1,916 km
26DRDADARDay 220:4720:503 min1,961 km
27CSMTC SHIVAJI MAH TDay 222:45Destination1,969 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).

  1. Position 01EOG
  2. Position 02GEN
  3. Position 03GEN
  4. Position 04A1
  5. Position 05A2
  6. Position 06M1
  7. Position 07M2
  8. Position 08B1
  9. Position 09B2
  10. Position 10B3
  11. Position 11B4
  12. Position 12PC
  13. Position 13S1
  14. Position 14S2
  15. Position 15S3
  16. Position 16S4
  17. Position 17S5
  18. Position 18S6
  19. Position 19S7
  20. Position 20GEN
  21. Position 21GEN
  22. Position 22SLRD
  23. Position 23VP
Coach positionCoach code
01EOG
02GEN
03GEN
04A1
05A2
06M1
07M2
08B1
09B2
10B3
11B4
12PC
13S1
14S2
15S3
16S4
17S5
18S6
19S7
20GEN
21GEN
22SLRD
23VP

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)

ClassAvailable fare details
2AAC 2 Tier
Adult fare
₹3,020
Child fare
₹1,515
Adult Tatkal fare
₹3,545
Child Tatkal fare
₹2,040
3AAC 3 Tier
Adult fare
₹2,120
Child fare
₹1,070
Adult Tatkal fare
₹2,540
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,490
3EAC 3 Economy
Adult fare
₹2,005
Child fare
₹1,010
Adult Tatkal fare
₹2,425
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,430
SLSleeper
Adult fare
₹840
Child fare
₹450
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,040
Child Tatkal fare
₹660
GNGeneral
Adult fare
₹415
Child fare
₹215

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.