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15048 Purvanchal Express Running Status (Live)
15048 Purvanchal Express departs Gorakhpur (GKP) at 11:10 and reaches Kolkata (KOAA) at 04:40 on day 2, a journey of 17:30 hours covering 859 km. It has 18 intermediate stops and runs on Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun.
Travel time
17:30 hrs
859 km
Stops
20
18 intermediate
Typical classes
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15048 Purvanchal Express Route & Timetable
| Station Name | Code | Arrives | Departs | Halt (min) | Day | Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorakhpur | GKP | Origin | 11:10 | -- | 1 | 0 |
| Deoria Sadar | DEOS | 12:10 | 12:15 | 5 | 1 | 50 |
| Siwan Jn | SV | 13:15 | 13:20 | 5 | 1 | 120 |
| Chhapra | CPR | 14:35 | 14:45 | 10 | 1 | 180 |
| Sonpur Jn | SEE | 15:41 | 15:43 | 2 | 1 | 234 |
| Hajipur Jn | HJP | 15:55 | 16:00 | 5 | 1 | 240 |
| Muzaffarpur Jn | MFP | 16:40 | 16:45 | 5 | 1 | 293 |
| Samastipur Jn | SPJ | 17:50 | 17:55 | 5 | 1 | 345 |
| Barauni Jn | BJU | 19:20 | 19:30 | 10 | 1 | 396 |
| Jhajha | JAJ | 21:35 | 21:40 | 5 | 1 | 489 |
| Jasidih Jn | JSME | 22:10 | 22:15 | 5 | 1 | 533 |
| Madhupur Jn | MDP | 22:36 | 22:39 | 3 | 1 | 562 |
| Chittaranjan | CRJ | 23:22 | 23:24 | 2 | 1 | 619 |
| Asansol Jn | ASN | 00:01 | 00:11 | 10 | 2 | 644 |
| Durgapur | DGR | 00:40 | 00:42 | 2 | 2 | 686 |
| Panagarh | PAN | 00:54 | 00:55 | 1 | 2 | 701 |
| Barddhaman | BWN | 01:35 | 01:37 | 2 | 2 | 749 |
| Bandel Jn | BDC | 02:25 | 02:27 | 2 | 2 | 816 |
| Naihati Jn | NH | 03:00 | 03:02 | 2 | 2 | 825 |
| Kolkata | KOAA | 04:40 | Destination | -- | 2 | 859 |
Typical classes for 15048 Purvanchal Express
Coach composition for 15048 Purvanchal Express is not determined by category, so this page does not list train-specific classes or rupee fares. Look up fares from Gorakhpur (GKP) to Kolkata (KOAA) for your travel date. Coach classes vary by train and date. Check IRCTC before booking.
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Platforms for 15048 Purvanchal Express
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Nearby stations on 15048 Purvanchal Express
On the Gorakhpur → Kolkata route
Scheduled halts from this train’s timetable. Open a station page for its live board and other trains.
Other terminals in the same city
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 15048 Purvanchal Express run on Saturday?▼
No. In this timetable snapshot 15048 Purvanchal Express does not run on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. It is scheduled on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Sunday from Gorakhpur to Kolkata.
What time does 15048 Purvanchal Express leave Gorakhpur and reach Kolkata?▼
15048 Purvanchal Express is scheduled to depart Gorakhpur (GKP) at 11:10 and arrive Kolkata (KOAA) at 04:40 on day 2. Scheduled journey time is 17:30 hours. Timings come from the public timetable snapshot — confirm on NTES or IRCTC before you travel.
Does 15048 Purvanchal Express arrive the next day?▼
Yes. 15048 Purvanchal Express is scheduled to reach Kolkata (KOAA) on day 2 at 04:40, after leaving Gorakhpur at 11:10. Plan pickups on that arrival day, not the departure date.
What are the main stops on 15048 Purvanchal Express (Gorakhpur to Kolkata)?▼
15048 Purvanchal Express has 20 scheduled stations (18 intermediate). Notable stops include Deoria Sadar (DEOS), Siwan Junction (SV), Chhapra (CPR), Hajipur Junction (HJP), Muzaffarpur Junction (MFP), Samastipur Junction (SPJ), Barauni Junction (BJU), Asansol Junction (ASN). The full list with times is in the route table on this page.
How long does 15048 Purvanchal Express halt at Chhapra?▼
The longest scheduled halt on this snapshot is 10 minutes at Chhapra (CPR), from 14:35 to 14:45 on day 1. Other stops may be shorter. Platform and actual halt can change on the day.
Can I board 15048 Purvanchal Express at Asansol Junction (ASN)?▼
Yes, Asansol Junction is a scheduled halt. 15048 Purvanchal Express is shown arriving at 00:01 and departing at 00:11 on day 2. Book the ticket with ASN as the boarding station on IRCTC.
How do I check fares for 15048 Purvanchal Express from Gorakhpur to Kolkata?▼
Coach composition for this mail 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 15048 from GKP to KOAA, then book on IRCTC.
What is the return train from Kolkata to Gorakhpur?▼
15049 Purbanchal Express is the matching service in this catalogue from Kolkata (KOAA) back to Gorakhpur (GKP). Open that train page for its timetable. Pairing is taken from the schedule snapshot, not from a live rake link.
Trains between stations on this run
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About 15048 Purvanchal Express
15048 Purvanchal Express is a mail train operated by Indian Railways on the Gorakhpur to Kolkata route. The train runs on Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun with a journey time of 17:30 hours covering a distance of 859 km.
It has 20 stops, including Gorakhpur, Deoria Sadar, Siwan Jn, Chhapra, Sonpur Jn, Hajipur Jn and 14 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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