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12868 PDY HWH SF Express Running Status (Live)
12868 PDY HWH SF Express departs Pondicherry (PDY) at 14:15 and reaches Howrah Jn (HWH) at 23:45 on day 2, a journey of 33:30 hours covering 1920 km. It has 16 intermediate stops and runs on Wed.
Travel time
33:30 hrs
1920 km
Stops
18
16 intermediate
Typical classes
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12868 PDY HWH SF Express Route & Timetable
| Station Name | Code | Arrives | Departs | Halt (min) | Day | Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pondicherry | PDY | Origin | 14:15 | -- | 1 | 0 |
| Villupuram Jn | VM | 14:55 | 15:00 | 5 | 1 | 38 |
| Tiruvannamalai | TNM | 15:56 | 15:58 | 2 | 1 | 106 |
| Vellore Cantt | VLR | 17:23 | 17:25 | 2 | 1 | 188 |
| Katpadi Jn | KPD | 17:45 | 17:50 | 5 | 1 | 198 |
| Tirupati | TPTY | 19:30 | 19:35 | 5 | 1 | 303 |
| Renigunta Jn | RU | 19:55 | 20:05 | 10 | 1 | 312 |
| Nellore | NLR | 21:48 | 21:50 | 2 | 1 | 434 |
| Vijayawada Jn | BZA | 02:20 | 02:30 | 10 | 2 | 688 |
| Rajamundry | RJY | 04:58 | 05:00 | 2 | 2 | 838 |
| Duvvada | DVD | 07:48 | 07:50 | 2 | 2 | 1021 |
| Visakhapatnam | VSKP | 08:25 | 08:45 | 20 | 2 | 1038 |
| Vizianagram Jn | VZM | 09:38 | 09:40 | 2 | 2 | 1099 |
| Khurda Road Jn | KUR | 14:40 | 15:00 | 20 | 2 | 1462 |
| Bhubaneswar | BBS | 15:20 | 15:25 | 5 | 2 | 1481 |
| Balasore | BLS | 19:14 | 19:16 | 2 | 2 | 1686 |
| Kharagpur Jn | KGP | 20:58 | 21:03 | 5 | 2 | 1804 |
| Howrah Jn | HWH | 23:45 | Destination | -- | 2 | 1920 |
Typical classes for 12868 PDY HWH SF Express
Coach composition for 12868 PDY HWH SF Express is not determined by category, so this page does not list train-specific classes or rupee fares. Look up fares from Pondicherry (PDY) to Howrah Jn (HWH) for your travel date. Coach classes vary by train and date. Check IRCTC before booking.
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Platforms for 12868 PDY HWH SF Express
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Nearby stations on 12868 PDY HWH SF Express
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Frequently Asked Questions
On which day does 12868 PDY HWH SF Express run?▼
12868 PDY HWH SF Express is scheduled once a week, on Wednesday, from Pondicherry (PDY) to Howrah Junction, Kolkata (HWH). It is not shown as running on the other six days in this timetable snapshot.
What time does 12868 PDY HWH SF Express leave Pondicherry and reach Howrah Junction, Kolkata?▼
12868 PDY HWH SF Express is scheduled to depart Pondicherry (PDY) at 14:15 and arrive Howrah Junction, Kolkata (HWH) at 23:45 on day 2. Scheduled journey time is 33:30 hours. Timings come from the public timetable snapshot — confirm on NTES or IRCTC before you travel.
Does 12868 PDY HWH SF Express arrive the next day?▼
Yes. 12868 PDY HWH SF Express is scheduled to reach Howrah Junction, Kolkata (HWH) on day 2 at 23:45, after leaving Pondicherry at 14:15. Plan pickups on that arrival day, not the departure date.
What are the main stops on 12868 PDY HWH SF Express (Pondicherry to Howrah Junction, Kolkata)?▼
12868 PDY HWH SF Express has 18 scheduled stations (16 intermediate). Notable stops include Villupuram Junction (VM), Tirupati (TPTY), Renigunta Junction (RU), Vijayawada Junction (BZA), Visakhapatnam (VSKP), Khurda Road Junction, Bhubaneswar (KUR), Bhubaneswar (BBS), Kharagpur Junction (KGP). The full list with times is in the route table on this page.
How long does 12868 PDY HWH SF Express halt at Visakhapatnam?▼
The longest scheduled halt on this snapshot is 20 minutes at Visakhapatnam (VSKP), from 08:25 to 08:45 on day 2. Other stops may be shorter. Platform and actual halt can change on the day.
Can I board 12868 PDY HWH SF Express at Tirupati (TPTY)?▼
Yes, Tirupati is a scheduled halt. 12868 PDY HWH SF Express is shown arriving at 19:30 and departing at 19:35 on day 1. Book the ticket with TPTY as the boarding station on IRCTC.
How do I check fares for 12868 PDY HWH SF Express from Pondicherry to Howrah Junction, Kolkata?▼
Coach composition for this superfast is not determined by category, so this page does not guess train-specific classes or rupee amounts. Coach classes vary by train and date. Check IRCTC before booking. Use the fare lookup for train 12868 from PDY to HWH, then book on IRCTC.
What is the return train from Howrah Junction, Kolkata to Pondicherry?▼
12867 HWH PDY SUF Express is the matching service in this catalogue from Howrah Junction, Kolkata (HWH) back to Pondicherry (PDY). Open that train page for its timetable. Pairing is taken from the schedule snapshot, not from a live rake link.
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About 12868 PDY HWH SF Express
12868 PDY HWH SF Express is a superfast train operated by Indian Railways on the Pondicherry to Howrah Jn route. The train runs on Wed with a journey time of 33:30 hours covering a distance of 1920 km.
It has 18 stops, including Pondicherry, Villupuram Jn, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore Cantt, Katpadi Jn, Tirupati and 12 more.
Check live running status before you travel. Platform numbers are not in this timetable snapshot and can change, so confirm on the station boards as well.
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