About 12229/ 12230 Lucknow Mail (PT)
The Lucknow Mail (12229/12230) is one of the most prestigious and oldest mail trains in India, connecting Lucknow Junction (LJN) in Uttar Pradesh with New Delhi (NDLS). Operated by Northern Railways. This train has long been the preferred choice for passengers traveling between the state capital and the national capital.
Covering a distance of around 492 km. The Lucknow Mail provides an overnight journey with a travel time of approximately 8 hours 45 minutes. Known for its punctuality, comfort, and high priority on the route. It is a lifeline for daily commuters, professionals, and students.
The train runs with LHB coaches, offering modern safety and comfort features. The coach composition includes First AC (1A), Second AC (2A), Third AC (3A), Sleeper Class (SL), and General Unreserved coaches, along with pantry and luggage vans. First AC compartments provide luxurious cabin-style travel, while AC and sleeper classes offer affordable comfort to passengers.
Major halts of the Lucknow Mail include Ghaziabad, Moradabad, Bareilly, and Shahjahanpur, making it convenient for passengers from intermediate cities.
Though the train has pantry facilities, travelers can also enjoy fresh and hygienic food with TravelKhana. With just a few clicks on the TravelKhana App or website (www.travelkhana.com), passengers can order meals from top restaurants and have them delivered directly to their seats at key stations.
Highlights of Lucknow Mail
| Train details | Facilities Onboard |
| Travel Time: | 8h 5m |
| Halts: | 6 |
| Distance: | 466km |
| Avg Speed: | 58km/hr |
| Cleanliness: | Excellent |
| Punctuality: | Excellent |
| E-Catering | Yes |
| Ticket availability: | Average |
| Mobile/Laptop Charger | Yes |
12229/ Lucknow Mail PT LKO/Lucknow Charbagh NR – GZB/Ghaziabad Junction Route, Schedule & Time Table-
| Code | Station Name | Arrives | Departs | Halt |
| LKO | Lucknow Charbagh NR | 22:15:00 | ||
| HRI | Hardoi | 23:38:00 | 23:40:00 | 2m |
| SPN | Shahjahanpur | 00:47:00 | 00:52:00 | 5m |
| BE | Bareilly Junction | 01:50:00 | 01:55:00 | 5m |
| RMU | Rampur Junction | 02:47:00 | 02:50:00 | 3m |
| MB | Moradabad Junction | 03:30:00 | 03:40:00 | 10m |
| HPU | Hapur Junction | 05:18:00 | 05:23:00 | 5m |
| GZB | Ghaziabad Junction | 06:20:00 | 06:23:00 | 3m |
| NDLS | New Delhi | 07:10:00 |
12230/Lucknow Mail (PT) NDLS/New Delhi – LKO/Lucknow Charbagh NR Route, Schedule & Time Table-
| Code | Station Name | Arrives | Departs | Halt |
| NDLS | New Delhi | 22:05:00 | ||
| GZB | Ghaziabad Junction | 22:48:00 | 22:50:00 | 2m |
| HPU | Hapur Junction | 23:27:00 | 23:30:00 | 3m |
| MB | Moradabad Junction | 01:10:00 | 01:20:00 | 10m |
| RMU | Rampur Junction | 01:52:00 | 01:55:00 | 3m |
| BE | Bareilly Junction | 02:50:00 | 02:55:00 | 5m |
| SPN | Shahjahanpur | 04:00:00 | 04:05:00 | 5m |
| HRI | Hardoi | 04:48:00 | 04:53:00 | 5m |
| LKO | Lucknow Charbagh NR | 06:45:00 |
12229/ 12230 Lucknow Mail (PT) Coach Position Seat Map Layout
Lucknow Mail runs with train numbers 12229 and 12230. It is belonging to Northern Railways and is running on daily basis. The express is a quite a famous one and is connecting New Delhi railway junction and Lucknow junction in the country. It covers a total distance of 492 km in about 8 hours and 40 minutes. There are 22 coaches in the express, including AC first class, AC II tier, AC III tier, sleeper and general category coaches.
According to the Coach Position Seat Map layout, the express has unreserved coaches, then sleeper coaches from S1 to S7, AC III tier coaches from B1 to B4, AC first class coach H1, AC II tier coaches A1 to A4 in the end of the train. It is always preferable to make sure to reserve the tickets in the desired category on time and avoid anything disappointing for the end time.
There is no pantry car in the express. If passengers wish, they can order the yummy food cuisine from the leading e-catering service provider, Travel Khana. It runs with an average speed of 55 km/hour. It stops by at 7 halts within the journey. Happy and safe travel!
Train Coach Position And Seat Layout Class:-
First Tire AC Coach(1A):-
Second Tire AC Coach(2A):- 
Third Tier AC coach(3A):-
Sleeper Class Coach(SL):-
Unreserved Second Class Compartment(GN):-
Stands for Seating cum Luggage Rake(SLR):-