About 12305/12306 Howrah – New Delhi Rajdhani Express (via Patna)

The 12305/12306 Howrah – New Delhi Rajdhani Express (via Patna) is a premium Rajdhani service connecting Howrah Junction (HWH) in West Bengal with New Delhi (NDLS). Unlike the 12301/12302 Rajdhani pair, this service follows the route via Patna Junction, making it an important option for passengers travelling between Kolkata, Bihar and Delhi.

Train 12305 departs Howrah at 2:05 PM and reaches New Delhi at around 10:05 AM the next day. The journey covers approximately 1,531 km and takes about 20 hours. Recent timetable data lists the train as operating daily.

Major Stops

Important halts include:

Howrah Junction, Barddhaman Junction, Madhupur Junction, Jasidih Junction, Patna Junction, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Prayagraj Junction, Kanpur Central, New Delhi

The train offers fully air-conditioned accommodation in First AC (1A), AC 2 Tier (2A) and AC 3 Tier (3A).

Train 12306 operates in the reverse direction from New Delhi to Howrah. Indian Railways’ Rajdhani train list identifies 12305/12306 as the Howrah–New Delhi Rajdhani pair operating via Patna.

Before travelling, passengers should check the latest PNR status, seat availability and live train running status. Date-specific schedules may change due to operational requirements.

12305/Howrah – New Delhi Rajdhani Express (via Patna), HWH/Howrah Junction – NDLS/New Delhi Route, Schedule & Time Table –

12306/New Delhi – Howrah Rajdhani Express (via Patna), NDLS/New Delhi -HWH/Howrah Junction Route, Schedule & Time Table –

12305/12306 Howrah – New Delhi Rajdhani Express (via Patna) Fare & Coach Position Seat Map

The 12305/12306 Howrah – New Delhi Rajdhani Express (via Patna) is a premium, fully air-conditioned Rajdhani service connecting Howrah Junction (HWH) and New Delhi (NDLS). It offers AC 3 Tier (3A), AC 2 Tier (2A) and First AC (1A) accommodation. The complete journey covers approximately 1,531 km.

Train Fare

Recent fare listings for the complete Howrah–New Delhi journey show approximately:

• AC 3 Tier (3A): ₹2,630
• AC 2 Tier (2A): ₹3,460
• First AC (1A): ₹5,670

Rajdhani fares can vary according to the journey date, quota, dynamic fare component, catering charges and other applicable charges. Passengers should check the final fare on IRCTC while booking.

Coach Position

The commonly listed coach sequence for 12305 is:

Engine – EOG – B1 – B2 – B3 – B4 – B5 – B6 – B7 – B8 – B9 – B10 – B11 – PC – H1 – H2 – A1 – A2 – A3 – A4 – A5 – A6 – EOG – HCP

Where:

• B1–B11: AC 3 Tier coaches
• H1–H2: First AC coaches
• A1–A6: AC 2 Tier coaches
• PC: Pantry Car
• EOG: Generator-cum-luggage coach
• HCP: High-Capacity Parcel coach

Recent rake information indicates an LHB formation with 23 coaches excluding the locomotive. The return train 12306 generally uses the same rake in reverse orientation, although the exact platform-side position can vary.

Seat Map

• AC 3 Tier: Lower, Middle, Upper, Side Lower and Side Upper berths.
• AC 2 Tier: Lower and Upper berths, along with Side Lower and Side Upper berths.
• First AC: Cabins and coupes offering greater privacy.

Always check the live coach position indicator at the station before boarding, as rake composition or orientation may change for operational reasons.

Train Coach Position And Seat Layout:-

First Class Coach (1A):-

Second Tier AC Coach (2A):-

Third AC coach(3A):-