12042 New Jalpaiguri - Howrah Shatabdi Express

Train Information

Key information for 12042 New Jalpaiguri - Howrah Shatabdi Express
Train number12042
Train nameNew Jalpaiguri - Howrah Shatabdi Express
Train typeSHATABDI
Source stationNEW JALPAIGURI (NJP)
Departure05:30 · Day 1
Destination stationHOWRAH JN (HWH)
Arrival13:45 · Day 1
Total distance562 km
Journey duration8 hours 15 minutes
Scheduled stations10
Intermediate stops8
Railway zoneNortheast Frontier Railway (NFR)
DivisionKatihar (KIR)
Running daysMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Travel classesEC, EV, CC

Train 12042 New Jalpaiguri - Howrah Shatabdi Express is a SHATABDI type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from NEW JALPAIGURI at 5:30 AM. It arrives at its destination, HOWRAH JN on Day 1 at 1:45 PM, covering a total distance of 562 km in 8 hours 15 minutes, with 8 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 12042 New Jalpaiguri - Howrah Shatabdi Express runs on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and offers travel classes EC, EV, CC. The train is operated by the Katihar division of the Northeast Frontier Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Train Route and Timetable

Station-wise route and timetable for 12042 New Jalpaiguri - Howrah Shatabdi Express
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1NJPNEW JALPAIGURIDay 1Source05:300 km
2KNEKISHANGANJDay 106:2806:302 min87 km
3BOEBARSOI JNDay 107:1507:161 min145 km
4MLDTMALDA TOWNDay 108:3508:405 min233 km
5NFKNEW FARAKKA JNDay 109:1209:131 min267 km
6PKRPAKURDay 109:4909:512 min300 km
7RPHRAMPUR HATDay 110:2710:292 min355 km
8BHPBOLPUR S NIKTNDay 111:0211:042 min415 km
9BWNBARDHAMANDay 112:0512:072 min467 km
10HWHHOWRAH JNDay 113:45Destination562 km

Train 12042 New Jalpaiguri - Howrah Shatabdi Express starts its journey from NEW JALPAIGURI and terminates at HOWRAH JN. The scheduled station sequence is: NEW JALPAIGURI, KISHANGANJ, BARSOI JN, MALDA TOWN, NEW FARAKKA JN, PAKUR, RAMPUR HAT, BOLPUR S NIKTN, BARDHAMAN, HOWRAH JN.

Coach Position and Composition

12042 New Jalpaiguri - Howrah Shatabdi Express indicative coach position

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

  1. Position 01EOG
  2. Position 02E1
  3. Position 03E2
  4. Position 04C1
  5. Position 05C2
  6. Position 06C3
  7. Position 07C4
  8. Position 08C5
  9. Position 09C6
  10. Position 10C7
  11. Position 11C8
  12. Position 12C9
  13. Position 13C10
  14. Position 14EOG
  15. Position 15EV1
Coach positionCoach code
01EOG
02E1
03E2
04C1
05C2
06C3
07C4
08C5
09C6
10C7
11C8
12C9
13C10
14EOG
15EV1

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

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 12042 New Jalpaiguri - Howrah Shatabdi Express in Indian Rupees (INR)

ClassAvailable fare details
CC
Adult fare
₹1,205
Child fare
₹1,205
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,205
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,610
EC
Adult fare
₹2,315
Child fare
₹2,315
Adult Tatkal fare
₹2,840
Child Tatkal fare
₹2,840

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 12042 New Jalpaiguri - Howrah Shatabdi Express departs from NEW JALPAIGURI at 5:30 AM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 12042 New Jalpaiguri - Howrah Shatabdi Express terminates at HOWRAH JN (HWH).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 12042 New Jalpaiguri - Howrah Shatabdi Express has the following coach composition: ENG-EOG-E1-E2-C1-C2-C3-C4-C5-C6-C7-C8-C9-C10-EOG-EV1.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 12042 New Jalpaiguri - Howrah Shatabdi Express covers a total distance of 562 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 12042 New Jalpaiguri - Howrah Shatabdi Express operates on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

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

Train 12042 New Jalpaiguri - Howrah Shatabdi Express has 8 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 12042 New Jalpaiguri - Howrah Shatabdi Express offers the following travel classes: EC, EV, CC.