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About 12309/12310 Rajendra Nagar (Patna) – New Delhi Rajdhani Express

About 12309/12310 Rajendra Nagar (Patna) – New Delhi Rajdhani Express

The 12309/12310 Rajendra Nagar (Patna) – New Delhi Rajdhani Express. It is a premium train connecting Rajendra Nagar Terminal (RJPB) in Patna with New Delhi (NDLS). Also known as the Patna Rajdhani. This train is an important daily service for passengers travelling between Bihar and the national capital. The train pair is officially listed by Indian Railways as a Rajdhani service.

Train 12309 runs from Rajendra Nagar Terminal to New Delhi. Recent timetable data shows departure at 7:10 PM and scheduled arrival in New Delhi at 7:40 AM the next day, covering around 1,001 km in approximately 12 hours and 30 minutes. It stops at major stations including Patna Junction, Danapur, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Prayagraj Junction and Kanpur Central.

Train 12310 operates in the reverse direction from New Delhi to Rajendra Nagar Terminal. Indian Railways lists its scheduled departure from New Delhi at 5:15 PM, with arrival at Rajendra Nagar Terminal at 5:30 AM the following day.

The train offers First AC (1A), AC 2 Tier (2A) and AC 3 Tier (3A) classes. It is also among the Rajdhani services upgraded with modern Tejas-type sleeper coaches, featuring amenities such as automatic doors, CCTV, passenger information systems and improved onboard facilities.

12309/Rajendra Nagar (Patna) – New Delhi Rajdhani Express Route, Schedule & Time Table–

CodeStation NameArrivesDepartsHalt
RJPB
Rajendra Nagar Terminal (Patna)
19:00
PNBEPatna Junction19:1519:2510m
MGSMughal Sarai Junction22:2522:3510m
ALDAllahabad Junction0:250:283m
CNBKanpur Central2:302:355m
NDLSNew Delhi7:40

12310/New Delhi – Rajendra Nagar (Patna) Rajdhani Express Route, Schedule & Time Table–

CodeStation NameArrivesDepartsHalt
NDLSNew Delhi17:15
CNBKanpur Central21:5522:005m
ALDAllahabad Junction0:030:063m
MGSMughal Sarai Junction2:052:1510m
PNBEPatna Junction5:205:3010m
RJPBRajendra Nagar Terminal (Patna)6:00

12309/12310 Rajendra Nagar (Patna) – New Delhi Rajdhani Express Fare & Coach Position Seat Map

The 12309/12310 Rajendra Nagar (Patna) – New Delhi Rajdhani Express. It is a premium fully air-conditioned train service between Rajendra Nagar Terminal (RJPB) and New Delhi (NDLS). The train offers AC 3 Tier (3A), AC 2 Tier (2A) and First AC (1A) classes. The exact ticket fare depends on the journey date, boarding and destination stations, quota and applicable dynamic or railway charges. Indian Railways’ official Fare Enquiry should be used to check the final fare before booking.

For reference, recent fare listings for 12310 show approximately ₹1,465 for 3A, ₹2,100 for 2A and ₹3,595 for 1A on the New Delhi–Rajendra Nagar route. These amounts may vary, particularly due to date-specific Rajdhani pricing and other applicable charges.

Coach Position

The commonly listed coach position for 12309, from the engine end, is:

EOG – BE1 – B1 – B2 – B3 – B4 – B5 – B6 – B7 – B8 – B9 – B10 – B11 – A1 – A2 – A3 – A4 – A5 – PC – H1 – H2 – EOG

For 12310, the rake generally operates in the reverse direction:

EOG – H2 – H1 – PC – A5 – A4 – A3 – A2 – A1 – B11 – B10 – B9 – B8 – B7 – B6 – B5 – B4 – B3 – B2 – B1 – BE1 – EOG.

Here, B represents AC 3 Tier, A represents AC 2 Tier, H represents First AC and PC stands for Pantry Car. Coach composition can change, so passengers should check the live coach indicator at the station before boarding.

Seat Map
  • AC 3 Tier (3A): Six main berths and two side berths in each section.
  • AC 2 Tier (2A): Four main berths and two side berths, with curtains or improved privacy features depending on the coach.
  • First AC (1A): Private cabins and coupes designed for greater space and privacy.
Train Coach Position And Seat Layout:-
First Class Coach (1A):-

Second Tier AC Coach (2A):-

Third AC coach(3A):- 

Rajendra Nagar - New Delhi Rajdhani Express