Train · 12859

Gitanjali Express

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27 halts · 1,968 km

From → To

Mumbai Csmt → Howrah Jn

CSMT → HWH

Stations en route

All scheduled timing points. Stations with identical arrival / departure times are pass-throughs — the train doesn't stop for boarding.

#	Station	Code	Arrive	Depart	km
1	Mumbai Csmt	CSMT	—	06:00:00	0
2	Mumbai Dadar Central	DR	06:12:00	06:15:00	9
3	Kalyan Jn	KYN	06:52:00	06:55:00	54
4	Igatpuri	IGP	08:42:00	08:47:00	137
5	Nasik Road	NK	09:25:00	09:30:00	188
6	Jalgaon Jn	JL	11:58:00	12:00:00	420
7	Bhusaval Jn	BSL	12:35:00	12:40:00	445
8	Malkapur	MKU	13:24:00	13:25:00	495
9	Shegaon	SEG	14:03:00	14:05:00	547
10	Akola Jn	AK	14:30:00	14:35:00	584
11	Badnera Jn	BD	15:57:00	16:00:00	663
12	Wardha Jn	WR	17:13:00	17:15:00	758
13	Nagpur	NGP	18:55:00	19:00:00	837
14	Bhandara Road	BRD	19:46:00	19:48:00	899
15	Gondia Jn	G	20:38:00	20:40:00	967
16	Raj Nandgaon	RJN	22:03:00	22:05:00	1,072
17	Durg	DURG	22:50:00	22:55:00	1,102
18	Raipur Jn	R	23:30:00	23:35:00	1,139
19	Bilaspur Jn	BSP	01:25:00	01:35:00	1,250
20	Raigarh	RIG	03:05:00	03:07:00	1,382
21	Jharsuguda Jn	JSG	04:28:00	04:30:00	1,454
22	Rourkela	ROU	05:47:00	05:55:00	1,555
23	Chakradharpur	CKP	07:18:00	07:20:00	1,656
24	Tatanagar Jn	TATA	08:13:00	08:20:00	1,719
25	Kharagpur Jn	KGP	10:18:00	10:23:00	1,853
26	Santragachi Jn	SRC	11:48:00	11:50:00	1,961
27	Howrah Jn	HWH	13:50:00	—	1,968

Major halts on this route

Stations with the longest stops on the Gitanjali Express timetable.

Igatpuri IGP Nasik Road NK Bhusaval Jn BSL Akola Jn AK Nagpur NGP Bilaspur Jn BSP Rourkela ROU Tatanagar Jn TATA

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Frequently asked questions about train 12859

Q1 What is the route of Train 12859 Gitanjali Express?

Train 12859 runs from Mumbai Csmt (CSMT) to Howrah Jn (HWH), covering a total distance of 1,968 km via 27 halts.

Q2 From which station does train 12859 originate?

Train 12859 starts from Mumbai Csmt (CSMT) and departs at 06:00.

Q3 What is the final destination of Train 12859 Gitanjali Express?

Train 12859 terminates at Howrah Jn (HWH), arriving at 13:50 on day 2 of the journey.

Q4 How many halts does 12859 Gitanjali Express have?

Train 12859 has 27 bookable halts including the origin (CSMT) and destination (HWH).

Q5 On which days of the week does train 12859 run?

Train 12859 runs every day of the week (Monday to Sunday).

Q6 What is the total distance covered by train 12859?

Train 12859 covers a total distance of 1,968 km from Mumbai Csmt to Howrah Jn.

Q7 What is the journey duration of train 12859?

Train 12859 takes approximately 31 hours 50 minutes from Mumbai Csmt to Howrah Jn — departs at 06:00 and arrives at 13:50 on day 2.

Q8 What is the average speed of train 12859?

Train 12859 runs at an average speed of about 62 km/h, covering 1,968 km in approximately 31 hours 50 minutes.

Q9 What type of train is 12859?

12859 Gitanjali Express is classified as a SUPERFAST train on Indian Railways.

Q10 What is the longest halt on train 12859's route?

The longest halt on train 12859 is at Bilaspur Jn (BSP) for 10 minutes.

Q11 Which is the first major halt of train 12859 after Mumbai Csmt?

After leaving Mumbai Csmt, train 12859 makes its first halt at Mumbai Dadar Central (DR), arriving at 06:12.

Q12 What time does train 12859 reach Bhandara Road?

Train 12859 arrives at Bhandara Road (BRD) at 19:46 and departs at 19:48.

Q13 What time does train 12859 reach Howrah Jn?

Train 12859 arrives at Howrah Jn (HWH) at 13:50 on day 2 of the journey.

Q14 Is train 12859 a daily train?

Yes, train 12859 runs daily — every day of the week.

Q15 What is the train number for Gitanjali Express?

The Indian Railways train number for Gitanjali Express is 12859.