22388 Black Diamond Express

Train Information

Key information for 22388 Black Diamond Express
Train number22388
Train nameBlack Diamond Express
Train typeSUPERFAST
Source stationDHANBAD JN (DHN)
Departure16:20 · Day 1
Destination stationHOWRAH JN (HWH)
Arrival21:30 · Day 1
Total distance269 km
Journey duration5 hours 10 minutes
Scheduled stations16
Intermediate stops14
Railway zoneEast Central Railway (ECR)
DivisionDhanbad (DHN)
Running daysDaily
Travel classesCC, 2S, GEN

Train 22388 Black Diamond Express is a SUPERFAST type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from DHANBAD JN at 4:20 PM. It arrives at its destination, HOWRAH JN on Day 1 at 9:30 PM, covering a total distance of 269 km in 5 hours 10 minutes, with 14 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 22388 Black Diamond Express runs on Daily and offers travel classes CC, 2S, GEN. The train is operated by the Dhanbad division of the East Central Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Train Route and Timetable

Station-wise route and timetable for 22388 Black Diamond Express
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1DHNDHANBAD JNDay 1Source16:200 km
2KMMEKUMARDUBIDay 116:4916:501 min39 km
3BRRBARAKARDay 116:5416:551 min41 km
4ULTKULTIDay 117:0017:011 min45 km
5STNSITARAMPURDay 117:0817:091 min49 km
6ASNASANSOL JNDay 117:2417:273 min57 km
7RNGRANIGANJDay 117:4217:431 min76 km
8UDLANDAL JNDay 117:5117:521 min83 km
9OYRWARIADay 118:0018:011 min91 km
10DGRDURGAPURDay 118:0918:112 min100 km
11PANPANAGARHDay 118:2318:241 min115 km
12MNAEMANKARDay 118:3318:341 min125 km
13BWNBARDHAMANDay 119:1319:152 min163 km
14BDCBANDELDay 120:1420:162 min230 km
15SHESEORAPHULIDay 120:3320:352 min247 km
16HWHHOWRAH JNDay 121:30Destination269 km

Train 22388 Black Diamond Express starts its journey from DHANBAD JN and terminates at HOWRAH JN. The scheduled station sequence is: DHANBAD JN, KUMARDUBI, BARAKAR, KULTI, SITARAMPUR, ASANSOL JN, RANIGANJ, ANDAL JN, WARIA, DURGAPUR, PANAGARH, MANKAR, BARDHAMAN, BANDEL, SEORAPHULI, HOWRAH JN.

Coach Position and Composition

22388 Black Diamond Express indicative coach position

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

  1. Position 01EOG
  2. Position 02GEN
  3. Position 03GEN
  4. Position 04GEN
  5. Position 05GEN
  6. Position 06D1
  7. Position 07D2
  8. Position 08D3
  9. Position 09D4
  10. Position 10D5
  11. Position 11D6
  12. Position 12C1
  13. Position 13C2
  14. Position 14GEN
  15. Position 15GEN
  16. Position 16GEN
  17. Position 17GEN
  18. Position 18GEN
  19. Position 19GEN
  20. Position 20SLRD
Coach positionCoach code
01EOG
02GEN
03GEN
04GEN
05GEN
06D1
07D2
08D3
09D4
10D5
11D6
12C1
13C2
14GEN
15GEN
16GEN
17GEN
18GEN
19GEN
20SLRD

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

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 22388 Black Diamond Express in Indian Rupees (INR)

ClassAvailable fare details
GNGeneral
Adult fare
₹105
Child fare
₹60
2S
Adult fare
₹140
Child fare
₹140
Adult Tatkal fare
₹150
Child Tatkal fare
₹150
CC
Adult fare
₹480
Child fare
₹480
Adult Tatkal fare
₹615
Child Tatkal fare
₹615

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 22388 Black Diamond Express departs from DHANBAD JN at 4:20 PM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 22388 Black Diamond Express terminates at HOWRAH JN (HWH).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 22388 Black Diamond Express has the following coach composition: ENG-EOG-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-D1-D2-D3-D4-D5-D6-C1-C2-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-SLRD.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 22388 Black Diamond Express covers a total distance of 269 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 22388 Black Diamond Express operates on Daily.

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

Train 22388 Black Diamond Express has 14 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 22388 Black Diamond Express offers the following travel classes: CC, 2S, GEN.