About

Raptisagar Express runs between the junctions Barauni in Bihar to Ernakulam in South. This is one of the longest trains from North to South. The train operates with 2 numbers 12521 and 12522. The train 12521 runs from Barauni to Ernakulam while the train 12522 runs in the opposite direction from Ernakulam to Barauni.

Details

The Raptisagar Express 12521 departs from Barauni at 23.00 PM and arrives at Ernakulam 23.20 PM on day 3. Raptisagar Express 12522 depart from Ernakulam at 10.15 PM and arrives at Barauni Junction at 23.05 PM on day 3.

Speed and Distance

The train takes as much as 58 h and 40 minutes to travel between the 2 cities. It covers 3438 km at an average speed of 55 km/hr.

Coach and Seat Availability

There are total 25 coaches in the train. The train has a low frequency as it runs just once a week from both the ends. The seat availability for the train can be checked either from IRCTC website or by an SMS on 139.

Route

There are lots of halts in its entire journey. It consists of junctions such as Samastipur- Hajipur- Chhapra- Bhatni- Gorakhpur-Lucknow- Jhansi- Bhopal- Betul- Nagpur- Hinganghat- Belampalli-Nellore- Chennai Central- Salem- Tiruppur- Coimbatore- Thrissur- Angamali- Eluva.

Services

The train has a pantry car of its own, so it becomes easy for passengers to avail food on a long train like this. One can also take resort to other on-board catering services, but e-catering is not available at Raptisagar. Overall it is a beautiful train to journey with.

Highlights of Raptisagar Express –

12521/Raptisagar Express Barauni to Ernakulam Route, Schedule & Time Table–

12521/Raptisagar Express Ernakulam to Barauni Route, Schedule & Time Table–

12521/Raptisagar Express Ernakulam to Barauni Seat Coach Position and Layout:-

Do you want to know about train 12521/Raptisagar Express Ernakulam to Barauni Seat Coach Position and Layout? Being a superfast running train, train 12521 runs on tri weekly basis and operates from Barauni junction to Ernakulam junction across the country. It covers the total distance of 2733 km in about 48 hours and 30 minutes. It runs with an average operating speed of 56 km/hour and stops by at about 44 halts within travel. Considering the coaches, the train 12521 has 24 coaches as of now and it has AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, sleeper and general unreserved class coaches. To know the coach position, there are online sites available that with the help of only train name or number as 12521, will let you know about the exact coach layout and position that train has. And to know of the seat position and layout, simply have a look at the seat map of that coach in which you are travelling and get to know all about that coach including the seat position with the help of seat number. So, travel in the train without any hassle and buy the tickets in advance to avoid any disappointment for the last minute.