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12301 Howrah Rajdhani: Route, Schedule & Running Status - Howrah to New Delhi

Howrah Jn (HWH)→New Delhi (NDLS)

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About 12301 Howrah–New Delhi Rajdhani

Train 12301 is the Howrah Rajdhani, operating between Howrah and New Delhi. Passengers commonly need the train's schedule, route, station timings and current running information before travelling. Use the timetable and route sections below for reliable journey planning. Live running information is available on demand through the “Check Live Running Status” button, so the page does not request live data automatically.

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Train ScheduleRajdhani Express

12301 Howrah - New Delhi Rajdhani Express

Howrah Jn (HWH)→New Delhi (NDLS)

Stations
7
Distance
1,453 km
Days
2

Runs on

  • Mon (runs)
  • Tue (runs)
  • Wed (runs)
  • Thu (runs)
  • Fri (runs)
  • Sat (runs)
  • Sun (does not run)
How running days work
Train Number
12301
Train Type
Rajdhani Express
Source
Howrah Jn (HWH)
Destination
New Delhi (NDLS)
Duration
17h 15m
First Departure
16:50
Final Arrival
10:05 (Day 2)
Stations Listed
9

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12301 Train Schedule

Howrah Jn to New Delhi · 9 stations

  • Howrah Jn (HWH)

    01
    Arrival
    Starts
    Departure
    16:50
    Day
    Day 1
    Distance
    0 km
    Platform
    9
  • Asansol Jn (ASN)

    02
    Arrival
    18:47
    Departure
    18:49
    Day
    Day 1
    Distance
    201 km
    Halt
    2 min
    Platform
    4
  • Dhanbad Jn (DHN)

    03
    Arrival
    19:55
    Departure
    20:00
    Day
    Day 1
    Distance
    259 km
    Halt
    5 min
    Platform
    3
  • Parasnath (PNME)

    04
    Arrival
    20:30
    Departure
    20:32
    Day
    Day 1
    Distance
    306 km
    Halt
    2 min
    Platform
    3
  • Gaya Jn (GAYA)

    05
    Arrival
    22:32
    Departure
    22:35
    Day
    Day 1
    Distance
    458 km
    Halt
    3 min
    Platform
    1
  • Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn (DDU)

    06
    Arrival
    00:43
    Departure
    00:50
    Day
    Day 2
    Distance
    663 km
    Halt
    7 min
    Platform
    7
  • Prayagraj Jn (PRYJ)

    07
    Arrival
    02:40
    Departure
    02:42
    Day
    Day 2
    Distance
    818 km
    Halt
    2 min
    Platform
    1
  • Kanpur Central (CNB)

    08
    Arrival
    04:45
    Departure
    04:50
    Day
    Day 2
    Distance
    1,013 km
    Halt
    5 min
    Platform
    1
  • New Delhi (NDLS)

    09
    Arrival
    10:05
    Departure
    Ends
    Day
    Day 2
    Distance
    1,453 km
    Platform
    14

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12301 Train Route

Howrah–New Delhi Rajdhani starts from Howrah Jn (HWH) and ends at New Delhi (NDLS), covering 1,453 km in about 17h 15m. It has 7 scheduled intermediate halts; its longest stops are at Asansol Jn, Dhanbad Jn, Parasnath, Gaya Jn, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn, Kanpur Central. The complete station list is in the 12301 schedule above.

  1. 12301 at Howrah JnHWH

    Arrival:
    Starts here
    Departure:
    16:50
    Day:
    Day 1
  2. 12301 at Asansol JnASN

    Arrival:
    18:47
    Departure:
    18:49
    Halt:
    2 min
    Day:
    Day 1
  3. 12301 at Dhanbad JnDHN

    Arrival:
    19:55
    Departure:
    20:00
    Halt:
    5 min
    Day:
    Day 1
  4. 12301 at ParasnathPNME

    Arrival:
    20:30
    Departure:
    20:32
    Halt:
    2 min
    Day:
    Day 1
  5. 12301 at Gaya JnGAYA

    Arrival:
    22:32
    Departure:
    22:35
    Halt:
    3 min
    Day:
    Day 1
  6. 12301 at Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya JnDDU

    Arrival:
    00:43
    Departure:
    00:50
    Halt:
    7 min
    Day:
    Day 2
  7. 12301 at Kanpur CentralCNB

    Arrival:
    04:45
    Departure:
    04:50
    Halt:
    5 min
    Day:
    Day 2
  8. 12301 at New DelhiNDLS

    Arrival:
    10:05
    Departure:
    Ends here
    Day:
    Day 2

12301 Train Timings

Departs Howrah Jn (HWH) at 16:50. Reaches New Delhi (NDLS) at 10:05 on day 2. Timings at every halt are in the full timetable.

12301 Train Distance & Journey Time

Total distance
1,453 km
Scheduled journey time
17h 15m
Average speed
about 84 km/h

Average speed is timetable distance divided by scheduled journey time, including halts.

12301 Running Days

  • Mon (Monday, runs)
  • Tue (Tuesday, runs)
  • Wed (Wednesday, runs)
  • Thu (Thursday, runs)
  • Fri (Friday, runs)
  • Sat (Saturday, runs)
  • Sun (Sunday, does not run)

Runs on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday from Howrah Jn (HWH).

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12301 Howrah–New Delhi Rajdhani FAQ

What is the route of train 12301?

12301 Howrah–New Delhi Rajdhani runs from Howrah Jn (HWH) to New Delhi (NDLS) via Asansol Jn, Dhanbad Jn, Parasnath, Gaya Jn, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn, Kanpur Central, a distance of 1,453 km.

What is the schedule and timetable of 12301?

12301 Howrah–New Delhi Rajdhani departs Howrah Jn (HWH) at 16:50 and reaches New Delhi (NDLS) at 10:05 on day 2, a scheduled journey of about 17h 15m. Arrival, departure and halt times for every station are in the timetable above.

Which stations does 12301 cover between Howrah Jn (HWH) and New Delhi (NDLS)?

12301 Howrah–New Delhi Rajdhani has 7 scheduled intermediate halts, including Asansol Jn, Dhanbad Jn, Parasnath, Gaya Jn, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn, Kanpur Central. All 9 stations are listed with their timings in the 12301 schedule above.

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On which days does 12301 run?

12301 Howrah–New Delhi Rajdhani runs on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday from Howrah Jn (HWH).

How long does 12301 take to complete its journey?

12301 Howrah–New Delhi Rajdhani takes about 17h 15m to cover 1,453 km, an average scheduled speed of about 84 km/h including halts.

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