12868 Puducherry - Howrah SF Express

Train Information

Key information for 12868 Puducherry - Howrah SF Express
Train number12868
Train namePuducherry - Howrah SF Express
Train typeSUPERFAST
Source stationPONDICHERRY (PDY)
Departure14:15 · Day 1
Destination stationSHALIMAR (SHM)
Arrival23:15 · Day 2
Total distance1,916 km
Journey duration33 hours
Scheduled stations18
Intermediate stops16
Railway zoneSouthern Railway (SR)
DivisionTiruchchirappalli (TPJ)
Running daysWednesday
Travel classes1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN

Train 12868 Puducherry - Howrah SF Express is a SUPERFAST type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from PONDICHERRY at 2:15 PM. It arrives at its destination, SHALIMAR on Day 2 at 11:15 PM, covering a total distance of 1,916 km in 33 hours, with 16 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 12868 Puducherry - Howrah SF Express runs on Wednesday and offers travel classes 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Tiruchchirappalli division of the Southern Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Train Route and Timetable

Station-wise route and timetable for 12868 Puducherry - Howrah SF Express
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1PDYPONDICHERRYDay 1Source14:150 km
2VMVILLUPURAM JNDay 114:5515:005 min38 km
3TNMTIRUVANNAMALAIDay 115:5615:582 min105 km
4VLRVELLORE CANTONMENTDay 117:2317:252 min188 km
5KPDKATPADI JNDay 117:4517:505 min197 km
6TPTYTIRUPATIDay 119:3019:355 min301 km
7RURENIGUNTA JNDay 119:5520:0510 min311 km
8NLRNELLOREDay 121:4821:502 min432 km
9BZAVIJAYAWADA JNDay 202:2002:3010 min687 km
10RJYRAJAMUNDRYDay 204:5805:002 min836 km
11DVDDUVVADADay 207:4807:502 min1,020 km
12VSKPVISAKHAPATNAMDay 208:2508:4520 min1,037 km
13VZMVIZIANAGRAM JNDay 209:3809:402 min1,098 km
14KURKHURDA ROAD JNDay 214:4015:0020 min1,461 km
15BBSBHUBANESWARDay 215:2015:255 min1,480 km
16BLSBALASOREDay 219:1419:162 min1,681 km
17KGPKHARAGPUR JNDay 220:5821:035 min1,802 km
18SHMSHALIMARDay 223:15Destination1,916 km

Train 12868 Puducherry - Howrah SF Express starts its journey from PONDICHERRY and terminates at SHALIMAR. The scheduled station sequence is: PONDICHERRY, VILLUPURAM JN, TIRUVANNAMALAI, VELLORE CANTONMENT, KATPADI JN, TIRUPATI, RENIGUNTA JN, NELLORE, VIJAYAWADA JN, RAJAMUNDRY, DUVVADA, VISAKHAPATNAM, VIZIANAGRAM JN, KHURDA ROAD JN, BHUBANESWAR, BALASORE, KHARAGPUR JN, SHALIMAR.

Coach Position and Composition

12868 Puducherry - Howrah SF Express indicative coach position

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

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

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

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 12868 Puducherry - Howrah SF Express in Indian Rupees (INR)

ClassAvailable fare details
1AFirst AC
Adult fare
₹4,995
Child fare
₹2,490
2AAC 2 Tier
Adult fare
₹2,970
Child fare
₹1,485
Adult Tatkal fare
₹3,490
Child Tatkal fare
₹2,010
3AAC 3 Tier
Adult fare
₹2,085
Child fare
₹1,045
Adult Tatkal fare
₹2,505
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,465
3EAC 3 Economy
Adult fare
₹1,975
Child fare
₹1,205
Adult Tatkal fare
₹2,400
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,415
SLSleeper
Adult fare
₹825
Child fare
₹445
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,025
Child Tatkal fare
₹655
GNGeneral
Adult fare
₹410
Child fare
₹210

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 12868 Puducherry - Howrah SF Express departs from PONDICHERRY at 2:15 PM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 12868 Puducherry - Howrah SF Express terminates at SHALIMAR (SHM).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 12868 Puducherry - Howrah SF Express has the following coach composition: ENG-SLRD-GEN-GEN-S1-S2-S3-S4-S5-S6-PC-M1-M2-B1-B2-B3-B4-A1-A2-H1-GEN-GEN-EOG.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 12868 Puducherry - Howrah SF Express covers a total distance of 1,916 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 12868 Puducherry - Howrah SF Express operates on Wednesday.

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

Train 12868 Puducherry - Howrah SF Express has 16 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 12868 Puducherry - Howrah SF Express offers the following travel classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN.