12859 Gitanjali Express

Train Information

Key information for 12859 Gitanjali Express
Train number12859
Train nameGitanjali Express
Train typeSUPERFAST
Source stationC SHIVAJI MAH T (CSMT)
Departure06:00 · Day 1
Destination stationHOWRAH JN (HWH)
Arrival13:50 · Day 2
Total distance1,969 km
Journey duration31 hours 50 minutes
Scheduled stations28
Intermediate stops26
Railway zoneCentral Railway (CR)
DivisionMumbai (CR) (BB)
Running daysDaily
Travel classes2A, 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

Station-wise route and timetable for 12859 Gitanjali Express
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1CSMTC SHIVAJI MAH TDay 1Source06:000 km
2DRDADARDay 106:1206:153 min9 km
3KYNKALYAN JNDay 106:5206:553 min53 km
4IGPIGATPURIDay 108:4208:475 min136 km
5NKNASIK ROADDay 109:2509:305 min187 km
6JLJALGAON JNDay 111:5812:002 min420 km
7BSLBHUSAVAL JNDay 112:3512:405 min444 km
8MKUMALKAPURDay 113:2413:251 min495 km
9SEGSHEGAONDay 114:0314:052 min547 km
10AKAKOLA JNDay 114:3014:355 min584 km
11BDBADNERA JNDay 115:5716:003 min663 km
12WRWARDHA JNDay 117:1317:152 min759 km
13NGPNAGPUR JNDay 118:5519:005 min837 km
14BRDBHANDARA ROADDay 119:4619:482 min900 km
15GGONDIA JNDay 120:3820:402 min968 km
16RJNRAJNANDGAONDay 122:0322:052 min1,072 km
17DURGDURGDay 122:5022:555 min1,103 km
18RRAIPUR JNDay 123:3023:355 min1,139 km
19BSPBILASPUR JNDay 201:2501:3510 min1,249 km
20RIGRAIGARHDay 203:0503:072 min1,382 km
21JSGJHARSUGUDA JNDay 204:2804:302 min1,454 km
22ROUROURKELADay 205:4705:558 min1,555 km
23CKPCHAKARADHARPURDay 207:1807:202 min1,656 km
24TATATATANAGAR JNDay 208:1308:207 min1,719 km
25GTSGHATSILADay 209:4409:451 min1,755 km
26KGPKHARAGPUR JNDay 210:1810:235 min1,853 km
27SRCSANTRAGACHI JNDay 211:4811:502 min1,961 km
28HWHHOWRAH JNDay 213:50Destination1,969 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).

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

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)

ClassAvailable fare details
2AAC 2 Tier
Adult fare
₹2,425
Child fare
₹1,515
Adult Tatkal fare
₹3,545
Child Tatkal fare
₹2,040
3AAC 3 Tier
Adult fare
₹2,125
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
₹836
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 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.