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12897 PDY BBS SF Express Running Status (Live)
12897 PDY BBS SF Express departs Pondicherry (PDY) at 18:50 and reaches Bhubaneswar (BBS) at 18:25 on day 2, a journey of 23:35 hours covering 1423 km. It has 17 intermediate stops and runs on Wed.
Travel time
23:35 hrs
1423 km
Stops
19
17 intermediate
Typical classes
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12897 PDY BBS SF Express Route & Timetable
| Station Name | Code | Arrives | Departs | Halt (min) | Day | Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pondicherry | PDY | Origin | 18:50 | -- | 1 | 0 |
| Villupuram Jn | VM | 19:23 | 19:25 | 2 | 1 | 38 |
| Chengalpattu Jn | CGL | 20:43 | 20:45 | 2 | 1 | 141 |
| Chennai Egmore | MS | 22:00 | 22:15 | 15 | 1 | 197 |
| Gudur Jn | GDR | 00:28 | 00:30 | 2 | 2 | 338 |
| Nellore | NLR | 00:58 | 01:00 | 2 | 2 | 377 |
| Ongole | OGL | 02:33 | 02:35 | 2 | 2 | 493 |
| Vijayawada Jn | BZA | 04:35 | 04:45 | 10 | 2 | 631 |
| Rajamundry | RJY | 06:48 | 06:50 | 2 | 2 | 780 |
| Samalkot Jn | SLO | 07:28 | 07:30 | 2 | 2 | 830 |
| Duvvada | DVD | 10:25 | 10:27 | 2 | 2 | 964 |
| Visakhapatnam | VSKP | 11:00 | 11:20 | 20 | 2 | 981 |
| Vizianagram Jn | VZM | 12:08 | 12:10 | 2 | 2 | 1042 |
| Srikakulam Road | CHE | 12:58 | 13:00 | 2 | 2 | 1111 |
| Palasa | PSA | 13:58 | 14:00 | 2 | 2 | 1184 |
| Brahmapur | BAM | 14:35 | 14:40 | 5 | 2 | 1258 |
| Balugaon | BALU | 15:18 | 15:20 | 2 | 2 | 1334 |
| Khurda Road Jn | KUR | 16:40 | 16:45 | 5 | 2 | 1404 |
| Bhubaneswar | BBS | 18:25 | Destination | -- | 2 | 1423 |
Typical classes for 12897 PDY BBS SF Express
Coach composition for 12897 PDY BBS 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 Bhubaneswar (BBS) for your travel date. Coach classes vary by train and date. Check IRCTC before booking.
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Platforms for 12897 PDY BBS SF Express
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Nearby stations on 12897 PDY BBS SF Express
On the Pondicherry → Bhubaneswar route
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Frequently Asked Questions
On which day does 12897 PDY BBS SF Express run?▼
12897 PDY BBS SF Express is scheduled once a week, on Wednesday, from Pondicherry (PDY) to Bhubaneswar (BBS). It is not shown as running on the other six days in this timetable snapshot.
What time does 12897 PDY BBS SF Express leave Pondicherry and reach Bhubaneswar?▼
12897 PDY BBS SF Express is scheduled to depart Pondicherry (PDY) at 18:50 and arrive Bhubaneswar (BBS) at 18:25 on day 2. Scheduled journey time is 23:35 hours. Timings come from the public timetable snapshot — confirm on NTES or IRCTC before you travel.
Does 12897 PDY BBS SF Express arrive the next day?▼
Yes. 12897 PDY BBS SF Express is scheduled to reach Bhubaneswar (BBS) on day 2 at 18:25, after leaving Pondicherry at 18:50. Plan pickups on that arrival day, not the departure date.
What are the main stops on 12897 PDY BBS SF Express (Pondicherry to Bhubaneswar)?▼
12897 PDY BBS SF Express has 19 scheduled stations (17 intermediate). Notable stops include Villupuram Junction (VM), Chengalpattu Junction (CGL), Chennai Egmore (MS), Gudur Junction (GDR), Vijayawada Junction (BZA), Visakhapatnam (VSKP), Brahmapur (BAM), Khurda Road Junction, Bhubaneswar (KUR). The full list with times is in the route table on this page.
How long does 12897 PDY BBS SF Express halt at Visakhapatnam?▼
The longest scheduled halt on this snapshot is 20 minutes at Visakhapatnam (VSKP), from 11:00 to 11:20 on day 2. Other stops may be shorter. Platform and actual halt can change on the day.
Can I board 12897 PDY BBS SF Express at Chennai Egmore (MS)?▼
Yes, Chennai Egmore is a scheduled halt. 12897 PDY BBS SF Express is shown arriving at 22:00 and departing at 22:15 on day 1. Book the ticket with MS as the boarding station on IRCTC.
How do I check fares for 12897 PDY BBS SF Express from Pondicherry to Bhubaneswar?▼
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 12897 from PDY to BBS, then book on IRCTC.
What is the return train from Bhubaneswar to Pondicherry?▼
12898 BBS PDY SF Express is the matching service in this catalogue from Bhubaneswar (BBS) 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 12897 PDY BBS SF Express
12897 PDY BBS SF Express is a superfast train operated by Indian Railways on the Pondicherry to Bhubaneswar route. The train runs on Wed with a journey time of 23:35 hours covering a distance of 1423 km.
It has 19 stops, including Pondicherry, Villupuram Jn, Chengalpattu Jn, Chennai Egmore, Gudur Jn, Nellore and 13 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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