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12898 BBS PDY SF Express Running Status (Live)
12898 BBS PDY SF Express departs Bhubaneswar (BBS) at 12:10 and reaches Pondicherry (PDY) at 12:00 on day 2, a journey of 23:50 hours covering 1423 km. It has 19 intermediate stops and runs on Tue.
Travel time
23:50 hrs
1423 km
Stops
21
19 intermediate
Typical classes
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12898 BBS PDY SF Express Route & Timetable
| Station Name | Code | Arrives | Departs | Halt (min) | Day | Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhubaneswar | BBS | Origin | 12:10 | -- | 1 | 0 |
| Khurda Road Jn | KUR | 12:25 | 12:30 | 5 | 1 | 19 |
| Balugaon | BALU | 13:13 | 13:15 | 2 | 1 | 90 |
| Brahmapur | BAM | 13:57 | 14:02 | 5 | 1 | 166 |
| Palasa | PSA | 15:48 | 15:50 | 2 | 1 | 240 |
| Srikakulam Road | CHE | 16:38 | 16:40 | 2 | 1 | 313 |
| Vizianagram Jn | VZM | 17:35 | 17:40 | 5 | 1 | 382 |
| Visakhapatnam | VSKP | 18:50 | 19:10 | 20 | 1 | 443 |
| Duvvada | DVD | 19:43 | 19:45 | 2 | 1 | 460 |
| Samalkot Jn | SLO | 21:08 | 21:10 | 2 | 1 | 593 |
| Rajamundry | RJY | 21:53 | 21:55 | 2 | 1 | 643 |
| Vijayawada Jn | BZA | 00:40 | 00:50 | 10 | 2 | 792 |
| Ongole | OGL | 02:48 | 02:50 | 2 | 2 | 931 |
| Nellore | NLR | 04:18 | 04:20 | 2 | 2 | 1047 |
| Gudur Jn | GDR | 05:08 | 05:10 | 2 | 2 | 1085 |
| Chennai Beach Jn | MSB | 05:22 | 05:23 | 1 | 2 | 1223 |
| Chennai Egmore | MS | 08:10 | 08:25 | 15 | 2 | 1227 |
| Chengalpattu Jn | CGL | 09:23 | 09:25 | 2 | 2 | 1282 |
| Melmaruvathur | MLMR | 09:48 | 09:50 | 2 | 2 | 1318 |
| Villupuram Jn | VM | 10:50 | 10:55 | 5 | 2 | 1385 |
| Pondicherry | PDY | 12:00 | Destination | -- | 2 | 1423 |
Typical classes for 12898 BBS PDY SF Express
Coach composition for 12898 BBS PDY SF Express is not determined by category, so this page does not list train-specific classes or rupee fares. Look up fares from Bhubaneswar (BBS) to Pondicherry (PDY) for your travel date. Coach classes vary by train and date. Check IRCTC before booking.
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Platforms for 12898 BBS PDY SF Express
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Nearby stations on 12898 BBS PDY SF Express
On the Bhubaneswar → Pondicherry route
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Frequently Asked Questions
On which day does 12898 BBS PDY SF Express run?▼
12898 BBS PDY SF Express is scheduled once a week, on Tuesday, from Bhubaneswar (BBS) to Pondicherry (PDY). It is not shown as running on the other six days in this timetable snapshot.
What time does 12898 BBS PDY SF Express leave Bhubaneswar and reach Pondicherry?▼
12898 BBS PDY SF Express is scheduled to depart Bhubaneswar (BBS) at 12:10 and arrive Pondicherry (PDY) at 12:00 on day 2. Scheduled journey time is 23:50 hours. Timings come from the public timetable snapshot — confirm on NTES or IRCTC before you travel.
Does 12898 BBS PDY SF Express arrive the next day?▼
Yes. 12898 BBS PDY SF Express is scheduled to reach Pondicherry (PDY) on day 2 at 12:00, after leaving Bhubaneswar at 12:10. Plan pickups on that arrival day, not the departure date.
What are the main stops on 12898 BBS PDY SF Express (Bhubaneswar to Pondicherry)?▼
12898 BBS PDY SF Express has 21 scheduled stations (19 intermediate). Notable stops include Khurda Road Junction, Bhubaneswar (KUR), Balugaon (BALU), Brahmapur (BAM), Vizianagram Junction (VZM), Visakhapatnam (VSKP), Vijayawada Junction (BZA), Chennai Egmore (MS), Villupuram Junction (VM). The full list with times is in the route table on this page.
How long does 12898 BBS PDY SF Express halt at Visakhapatnam?▼
The longest scheduled halt on this snapshot is 20 minutes at Visakhapatnam (VSKP), from 18:50 to 19:10 on day 1. Other stops may be shorter. Platform and actual halt can change on the day.
Can I board 12898 BBS PDY SF Express at Visakhapatnam (VSKP)?▼
Yes, Visakhapatnam is a scheduled halt. 12898 BBS PDY SF Express is shown arriving at 18:50 and departing at 19:10 on day 1. Book the ticket with VSKP as the boarding station on IRCTC.
How do I check fares for 12898 BBS PDY SF Express from Bhubaneswar to Pondicherry?▼
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 12898 from BBS to PDY, then book on IRCTC.
What is the return train from Pondicherry to Bhubaneswar?▼
12897 PDY BBS SF Express is the matching service in this catalogue from Pondicherry (PDY) back to Bhubaneswar (BBS). Open that train page for its timetable. Pairing is taken from the schedule snapshot, not from a live rake link.
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Related trains
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About 12898 BBS PDY SF Express
12898 BBS PDY SF Express is a superfast train operated by Indian Railways on the Bhubaneswar to Pondicherry route. The train runs on Tue with a journey time of 23:50 hours covering a distance of 1423 km.
It has 21 stops, including Bhubaneswar, Khurda Road Jn, Balugaon, Brahmapur, Palasa, Srikakulam Road and 15 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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