Geetanjali Express - 12860: Train Schedule, Fare Details and Food Options

• Geetanjali Express (12860) – Runs between Mumbai to Howrah
• Source station – Howrah Junction railway station ( HWH
• Destination–   Mumbai CST (CSTM)
• 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 –   24  halts en route
• Pantry Car – Available. Passengers can also order food online in Geetanjali Express via RailRestro. 
• Journey Duration –  31 hours (Approx.)
• Running status – On time
• Journey Distance – 1968 Kilometers

Geetanjali Express - 12860: Train Overview
Geetanjali Express is the train that rusn between Mumbai and Kolkata, connecting both of the town together with a railway link. Geetanjali express  is the name given to a special train that is dedicated to the great poet Guru Ravindra Nath Tagore and his epic poetry collection named as “Geetanjali”. The train is first ever train of Indian railways introduced without the class system. it means there are no classes like 1st class, executive class or 2nd class of sitting arrangement in the train. For the comfort of the passengers only AC tiers and non-AC tiers have been classified separately.

The train provides all the basic facilities to those passengers who choose this train for their travel purpose. The passengers can make their travel ticket reservation in the 2nd tier coach and 3rd tier coach along with sleeper and general coach. Almost all of the onboard facilities are provided on the train for the passengers including a pantry car. If you desire to order food in train from nearby restaurant then you can order food in train from IRCTC --- serives to avail freshly cooked food right at your Berth.  The train is among the most sought train running directly from Kolkata to Mumbai’s, so passengers must assure a confirmed ticket before the scheduled day of the journey. If your ticket is in the waiting list or RAC then you must check your PNR status to get the updates about your journey ticket.

Geetanjali Express - 12860: Train Route 
The train, Geetanjali Express, leaves the railway station of Howrah Junction (HWH) by 13:50 Hrs in the afternoon and moves towards its destination. After departing the station premises of Howrah, the train stops next at Kharagpur Junction railway station by 15:35 hrs completing the journey of 116 kilometers from origin station. Kharagpur becomes the last railway halt of the train in the area of West Bengali and then it halt at Tatanagar railway junction in Jharkhand. Passing through the locations of Jharkhand, the train enters in the premise of Indian state of Chhattisgarh and halts at several station of the state. During its journey from Kolkata to Mumbai, the train passes by almost 5 Indian states.

The train majorly halts at Raurkela Junction, Bilaspur Junction, Raipur Junction, Nagpur Junction and Bhusawal junction. The train reaches at Kalyan Junction by 20:02 Hrs. and halts here for 5 minutes. The last halting station is Dadar where the train stops for 2 minutes and moves towards it destination. The train terminates at the railway station of Mumbai CST by 21:20 hrs. in the night.

12860 GITANJALI EXP — Train Details

12860 GITANJALI EXP Route & Journey Overview

GITANJALI EXP 12860 runs from Kolkata Howrah Junction all the way to Mumbai CST, 25 stations. Passes through the city's you can check the outside views and to enjoy those views passengers must want to have fresh, hygienic meals during the train journey. .

Over 1 Days 7 Hours 40 Minutes is a long time. The local vendor 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 12860

H2: How to Order Food on 12860 GITANJALI EXP

• Visit railrestro.com or download the RailRestro app (Android / iOS)
• Enter your 10-digit PNR number or train number 12860
• Select your delivery station from the GITANJALI EXP route
• Browse FSSAI-certified restaurant partners and choose your meal
• Pay online via UPI, Card, Net Banking or choose Cash on Delivery
• Food gets delivered directly to your seat when the train arrives at your chosen station.
• Food Menu Available on 12860 GITANJALI EXP

Food Menu Available on 12860 GITANJALI EXP

• Breakfast — Puri Bhaji, Chole Bhature, Bread Toast, Poha, Idli Sambar, Vada
• Veg Thali — Mini, Standard, Deluxe, Maharaja Thali
• Non-Veg — Chicken Curry, Chicken Handi, Mutton Curry, Egg Curry
• Biryani — Veg Biryani, Chicken Biryani, Mutton Biryani with Raita
• Chinese — Fried Rice, Hakka Noodles, Manchurian, Paneer Chilli, Chicken Chilli
• South Indian — Masala Dosa, Plain Dosa, Uttapam, Idli Vada Sambar
• Paneer & Veg Curries — Shahi Paneer, Paneer Butter Masala, Malai Kofta, Mix Veg, Aloo Dum
• Jain & Satvik Food — Jain Thali, Jain Biryani, No-onion no-garlic options
• Breads — Roti, Naan, Laccha Paratha, Aloo Paratha, Butter Roti
• Snacks — Samosa, Veg Pakora, Sandwich, Burger, Kachori
• Desserts & Beverages — Gulab Jamun, Lassi (sweet & salted), Curd, Raita, Tea, Coffee

RailRestro tracks your train's live position as it moves. If the train runs late, your order will be adjusted to the new arrival time at your station, no calls, no manual changes. The meal still shows up fresh whenever the train actually gets there.

Pre-Book Your Food on 12860 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 your 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

• Call or WhatsApp RailRestro on 8102202203
• Share your PNR, train name GITANJALI EXP 12860, total group size, and preferred delivery station
• Choose from group meal options- Thali, Biryani, Combo Meals, and more
• Pay online or choose Cash on Delivery
• Food gets delivered to every seat at your chosen station, on time

RailRestro offers discounts on group food order in train so that you can relish your meal as per your taste preferences. Mention this in one line before the steps.

Why Order Food in Train with RailRestro?

• 3.5 Crore+ Meals Served -India's most trusted train food delivery service since 2015
• 2,500+ FSSAI-Certified Restaurant Partners, fresh, hygienic food guaranteed
• Food delivery service at 500+ stations and 7,000+ trains across India
• Live train tracking-we adjust your order automatically if the train is delayed
• Pre-book up to 60 days in advance or order anytime while traveling
• Veg, Non-Veg, Jain, and Satvik food options available
• Multiple payment options- UPI, Card, Net Banking, Cash on Delivery
• Free cancellation up to 1 hour before delivery

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