12304 — POORVA EXPRESS
POORVA EXPRESS (12304) runs from NEW DELHI to HOWRAH JN in 23h 20m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL.
17:40
Departs NDLS
17:00
Arrives HWH
25
Stops
4
Classes
Coach Position
See full layout & platforms →Engine to brake-van order (21 coaches) · schedule of 31-May-2026.
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Train Details
| Train Number | 12304 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | POORVA EXPRESS |
| From | NEW DELHI (NDLS) |
| To | HOWRAH JN (HWH) |
| Departure | 17:40 |
| Arrival | 17:00 |
| Duration | 23h 20m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NEW DELHI | NDLS | — | 17:40 | — | — |
| 2 | ALIGARH JN | ALJN | 19:13 | 19:15 | 2min | 132 km |
| 3 | TUNDLA JN | TDL | 20:13 | 20:15 | 2min | 210 km |
| 4 | ETAWAH | ETW | 21:08 | 21:10 | 2min | 302 km |
| 5 | KANPUR CENTRAL | CNB | 22:55 | 23:05 | 10min | 440 km |
| 6 | PRAYAGRAJ JN | PRYJ | 01:15 | 01:20 | 5min | 634 km |
| 7 | PT DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JN | DDU | 03:38 | 03:45 | 7min | 786 km |
| 8 | BUXAR | BXR | 05:03 | 05:05 | 2min | 880 km |
| 9 | ARA | ARA | 05:45 | 05:50 | 5min | 949 km |
| 10 | DANAPUR | DNR | 06:22 | 06:24 | 2min | 988 km |
| 11 | PATNA JN | PNBE | 06:48 | 06:55 | 7min | 998 km |
| 12 | BAKHTIYARPUR JN | BKP | 07:34 | 07:36 | 2min | 1044 km |
| 13 | BARH | BARH | 07:49 | 07:51 | 2min | 1062 km |
| 14 | MOKAMEH JN | MKA | 08:10 | 08:12 | 2min | 1087 km |
| 15 | KIUL JN | KIUL | 09:08 | 09:10 | 2min | 1121 km |
| 16 | JAMUI | JMU | 09:39 | 09:41 | 2min | 1149 km |
| 17 | JHAJHA | JAJ | 10:55 | 11:00 | 5min | 1175 km |
| 18 | JASIDIH JN | JSME | 11:31 | 11:35 | 4min | 1219 km |
| 19 | MADHUPUR JN | MDP | 11:55 | 11:57 | 2min | 1248 km |
| 20 | JAMTARA | JMT | 12:27 | 12:29 | 2min | 1292 km |
| 21 | CHITTARANJAN | CRJ | 12:40 | 12:42 | 2min | 1305 km |
| 22 | ASANSOL JN | ASN | 13:16 | 13:26 | 10min | 1330 km |
| 23 | DURGAPUR | DGR | 13:54 | 13:56 | 2min | 1372 km |
| 24 | BARDDHAMAN JN | BWN | 15:03 | 15:05 | 2min | 1435 km |
| 25 | HOWRAH JN | HWH | 17:00 | 17:00 | — | 1529 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the route of 12304 POORVA EXPRESS?
POORVA EXPRESS (12304) runs from NEW DELHI to HOWRAH JN covering 25 stations.
How to check 12304 seat availability?
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What classes are available on 12304?
POORVA EXPRESS offers 1A, 2A, 3A, SL classes.