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Gitanjali Express (12859): Train Route, Classes and Food Options

  • Geetanjali Express (12859) – Runs between Mumbai to Howrah
  • Source Station – Mumbai CST (CSTM)
  • Destination–  Howrah Junction railway station ( HWH)
  • Running Days – Every day
  • Coach Classes- 2A, 3A, sleeper, General unreserved coach 
  • Fare – 2A - 2800, 3A- 1900 , sleeper – INR 700, General – INR 400
  • Departure Time – 15:00  Hrs (SHM)
  • Arrival Time –  04:50 Hrs (LTT)
  • Stops –   25  halts en route
  • Pantry Car – Available
  • Journey Duration –  31 hours (Approx.)
  • Running status – On time
  • Journey Distance – 1968 Kilometers

Gitanjali Express: Train Overview 
Geetanjali Express (12859) is the most preferred train plying from Mumbai to Howrah among the passengers. The train has been in service for more than 40 years of its inducement in Indian Railways. The train is named after the great creation of “Geetanjali” the prayer poetry collection of Guru Ravindra Nath Tagore renowned on international level for his art of writing, painting and arts.  This train takes almost 31 hours from Kolkata to reach Mumbai. The train is equipped with all the onboard facilities for the passenger's ease. The train houses 2nd AC tier, 3rd AC tier and Sleeper coaches along with pantry car and unreserved coaches. Passengers can order food online in Geetanjali express via RailRestro and get it delivered on their seat.  The train stops at almost 25 railway halts and takes minimum time to reach Howrah from Mumbai. The train is highly preferred by the passengers to commute from Mumbai to Kolkata. It’s always advised to book the tickets in this train well in advance especially during the time of Durga pooja festival. 

Train Route of  Geetanjali Express 12859:
Geetanjali Express departs the railway station early in the morning by 06:00 Hrs from Chhatrapati Shivaji railway terminus. The train starts its journey from Mumbai CST on the first day and reaches at Howrah junction at 12:30 on next day completing the journey of 1968 kilometers from source to destination. The train halts at different railway stations and passes through almost 5 states of India, giving opportunities to the passengers to glance through the landscapes of Indian natural beauty from window view. This train is known for its punctuality and speed. This superfast train is regarded as one of the most trusted trains in term of reaching at the destination on the scheduled time.  There is a pantry car attached with the train still if you wish you to order food in trainfrom regional restaurants serving fresh and tasty food items in the train, then food ordering app of RailRestro is there for you to order food online.

Day 1:
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is the source station from where it originates every day by 06:00 hrs in the morning. After departing the station premises of CST the train halts at Dadar railway junction after completing nine minutes of journey from source station.  Kalyan junction is the next railway halt where the train halts about 06:52 and stops for 3 minutes. Itagpuri is another railway halt coming en route. After Nagpur, The train halts at Nasik Road railway station by 09:28 and stops for 2 minutes.

After crossing Jalgaon railway station, the train takes its first long-duration halt at Bhusawal junction by 12:35 and then departs the station premises by 12:50 Hrs completing 15 minutes of the stoppage at this station. Malkapur and Shegaon are the small railway halts come en route where the train halts for 1 minute each. Passengers can order food online in train at Kalyan Junction and enjoy your food at your seat.  The train reaches Akola junction and then Badnera junction and halts for five minutes at both of the stations. Wardha railway station is the next railway station where train halts for three minutes and moves towards Nagpur city.

After approaching Nagpur railway station by 18:55 Hrs and halts for 10 minutes. This is the perfect time to have dinner for your overnight journey. You can order food in train at Nagpur junction to avail restaurant food in train from Railrestro, IRCTC authorized --- partner serving food in train. When the train departs the railway station of Nagpur by 19:05 Hrs then it keeps moving towards its destination by halting at Bhandara junction, Gondia junction, and Raj Nandgaon railway stations coming en route. The train stops at Durg Junction railway station 22:45 and then halts next at Raipur junction by 23:25 Hrs.

Day 2:
Bilaspur railway junction is the first halting station on the second day of journey. Here the train halts for 15 minutes and departs the station premises by 01:30 Hrs. Raigarh, jharsaguda junction and  Rourkela junction are the major railway halts of the train during its overnight journey.  After completing the overnight journey, Geetanjali Express reaches at Chakradharpur junction by 7:10 Hrs in the morning of the second day of journey. The train now halts at Tatanagar Junction by 08:20 Hrs and stops for 10 minutes. Many passengers deboard the train at this railway station. After Tatanagar, the train enters in the state of West Bengal and makes its first halt at Kharagpur railway junction by 10:20 Hrs. After completing its five minutes of halt, the train moves towards Santragachi Railway station where it halts by 11:51 for two minutes only. Many of the passengers de-board the train at Santragachi railway station to avoid the rush and heavy traffic at Howrah Junction. The next station is the Howrah Junction where train hits by 12:30 Hrs and terminates at this station.

12859 GITANJALI EXP Train Details

Train 12859 GITANJALI EXP is the most common and convenient train that connects Mumbai CSMT and Kolkata Howrah Junction. It crosses major stations such as C Shivaji Maharaj T, Dadar, Kalyan Jn, Igatpuri, Nasik Road, Jalgaon Jn, Bhusaval Jn, Malkapur, Shegaon, Akola Jn, Badnera Jn, Wardha Jn, Nagpur, Bhandara Road, Gondia Jn, Raj Nandgaon, Durg, Raipur Jn, Bilaspur Jn, Raigarh, Jharsuguda Jn, Rourkela, Chakradharpur, Tatanagar Jn, Kharagpur Jn, Santragachi Jn, Howrah Jn and other important railway stations that are convenient for passengers travelling across Bihar and Uttar Pradesh towards Delhi. This train is liked by almost all passengers and is considered a long-distance route. So, before heading on the journey check train schedule, PNR status and it is advised to pre-book your meal before you start your journey.

Train NameGITANJALI EXP
Train Number12859
FromMumbai CSMT (CSMT)
ToKolkata Howrah Junction (HWH)
Total Distance1968 km
Total Journey Time1 Days 7 Hours 50 Minutes
Departure (Origin)C Shivaji Maharaj T
Arrival (Destination)Howrah Jn
Runs OnSunMonTueWedThuFriSat

12859 GITANJALI EXP Route & Journey Overview

GITANJALI EXP 12859 runs from Mumbai CSMTall the way to Kolkata Howrah Junction, 27 stations. Passing through the city, you can check the outside views through the city. To enjoy those views, passengers must want to have fresh, hygienic Food in train during the train journey.

Over 1 Days 7 Hours 50 Minutes is a long time. The local vendor's food is always stale or tasteless, so most people want something that actually tastes like food. They can order tasty meals, that's where ordering ahead through RailRestro makes the difference: a proper meal from the trusted restaurant, delivered to your seat at the next stop,without leaving your berth.

Stations Where Food Delivery Is Available on GITANJALI EXP 12859

C Shivaji Maharaj T

Station Code: CSMT
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Dadar

Station Code: DR
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Kalyan Jn

Station Code: KYN
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Igatpuri

Station Code: IGP
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Nasik Road

Station Code: NK
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Jalgaon Jn

Station Code: JL
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Bhusaval Jn

Station Code: BSL
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Shegaon

Station Code: SEG
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Akola Jn

Station Code: AK
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Badnera Jn

Station Code: BD
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Wardha Jn

Station Code: WR
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Nagpur

Station Code: NGP
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Gondia Jn

Station Code: G
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Raj Nandgaon

Station Code: RJN
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Durg

Station Code: DURG
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Raipur Jn

Station Code: R
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Bilaspur Jn

Station Code: BSP
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Raigarh

Station Code: RIG
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Jharsuguda Jn

Station Code: JSG
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Rourkela

Station Code: ROU
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Chakradharpur

Station Code: CKP
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Tatanagar Jn

Station Code: TATA
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Kharagpur Jn

Station Code: KGP
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Santragachi Jn

Station Code: SRC
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Howrah Jn

Station Code: HWH
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How to Order Food on 12859 GITANJALI EXP

  1. Visit railrestro.com or download the RailRestro app for Android or iOS.
  2. Enter your 10-digit PNR number or train number 12859.
  3. Select your delivery station from the GITANJALI EXP route.
  4. Browse FSSAI-certified restaurant partners and choose your meal.
  5. Pay online using UPI, Card or Net Banking, or choose Cash on Delivery.
  6. Food gets delivered directly to your seat when the train arrives at your chosen station.

Food Menu Available on 12859 GITANJALI EXP

Pre-Book Your Food on 12859 GITANJALI EXP

  • Pre-book up to 60 days before your journey date.
  • Order at least 30 minutes before the train reaches your delivery station.
  • Cancel or modify the order up to 1 hour before delivery, free of charge.

Planning in advance? You can book your meal up to 60 days before the journey. Enter your PNR on RailRestro, choose the station you want delivery at, and pick what you want to eat. That's it, food comes to your seat, freshly made.

Group Food Order on GITANJALI EXP

RailRestro offers discounts on group food order in train so that you can relish your meal as per your taste preferences.

  1. Call or WhatsApp RailRestro on 8102202203.
  2. Share your PNR, GITANJALI EXP 12859, group size and preferred delivery station.
  3. Choose from group meal options — Thali, Biryani, Combo Meals, and more.
  4. Pay online or choose Cash on Delivery.
  5. Food gets delivered to every seat at your chosen station, on time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. RailRestro delivers fresh, hot food directly to your seat on 12859 GITANJALI EXP. Enter your PNR or train number on railrestro.com or the RailRestro app to place your order.
Food delivery on GITANJALI EXP is available at all major stations on its route, including GITANJALI EXP and more, based on restaurant availability at each stop.
You must place your order at least 30 minutes before the train reaches your chosen delivery station. You can also pre-book your meal up to 60 days in advance.
You can order pure veg food in train and also order Jain food in train. Available options include Veg Thali, Non-Veg Meals, Biryani (Veg / Chicken / Mutton), Chinese, South Indian, Jain food, snacks, desserts, beverages, and more from FSSAI-certified restaurants along the GITANJALI EXP route.
RailRestro tracks your train's real-time running status. If the train is delayed, your order is automatically adjusted to match the updated arrival time at your delivery station.
Yes. You can pre-book your meal up to 60 days before your journey date. Just enter your PNR on railrestro.com and choose your delivery station and meal.
Call or WhatsApp RailRestro on 8102202203. Share your PNR, GITANJALI EXP, group size, and preferred stations. Our team will confirm the order and arrange delivery to every seat.
Yes. RailRestro accepts Cash on Delivery as well as online payments via UPI, Debit / Credit Card, and Net Banking.