Howrah Mail (12809): Train Route, Classes, Fare Details and Food Options

• Howrah Mail– Runs between  Mumbai to Howrah
• Source station –  Mumbai CST railway station
• Destination – Howrah junction railway station (HWH) 
• Running Days – Everyday
• Coach Classes –  1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper and General Unreserved coaches 
• Fare – 1A-  INR 5000 2A – INR  2900 , 3A-  INR 2000 , Sleeper - INR 740, General – 415
• Departure Time – 20: 35 Hrs
• Arrival Time –    05:50 Hrs
• Stops – 42 Stoppage
• Pantry Car – Not Available. Passengers can order food online in train at Howrah Mail (12809) via RailRestro and get it delivered at their seat.   
• Journey Duration -  34 hours
• Running status – on Time 
• Journey Distance – 1968 kilometers

HOWRAH MAIL- 12809: Train Overview
Howrah Mail is a popular train running from Mumbai CST to Howrah junction every day connecting passengers from Mumbai to Kolkata. Howrah Mail 12809 is counted among most popular train connecting both cities on everyday basis. Mumbai and Howrah, both places are located at a distance of 1970 kilometers from each other. The train takes almost 34 hours to reach Howrah from Mumbai. There’re all kinds of facilities provided on the train for general passengers. The train has all three kinds of AC compartments along with the sleeper and unreserved coaches for ease of passengers. The train doesn’t have pantry car through --- is available on the train. If you wish to avail the restaurant style food in train, then one can get food in train from RailRestro, an IRCTC --- partner, serving fresh and restaurant style food.

HOWRAH MAIL 12809: Train Route
The train starts its journey from Mumbai CST railway station by 20:35 Hrs in the night. The train takes 34 hours approx. to reach Howrah junction. The train reaches at Howrah junction completing 3 days of the journey by 05:50 Hrs early in the morning. The train stops at almost 42 railway halts connecting different locations of various cities and states. While commuting from Mumbai to Howrah the train passes through almost 3 states of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand and their various cities.

The train halts majorly at Bhusawal Junction, Nagpur Junction, Raipur Junction, Bilaspur junction, Raurkela Junction and Tatanagar junction. If you wish to order food in train then you can order food in train at Bilaspur junction any of these major railway stations halts for adding taste in your journey. The train passes through Dadar Junction, Thane Railway station, Kalyan Junction, Kasara Junction Railway station and Itgapuri Railway halts. On its second day of the journey the train halts at more than 30 Railway stations Including Nagpur Junction, Durg railway junction, Raipur Junction, Bilaspur Junction and Raurkela Railway station. The train runs overnight through different locations of India terrains and crosses Tatanagar Junction and Kharagpur Junction. Passengers can order food in train at Bilaspur Junction for dinner on the second day.  The train reaches at Santragachi railway station by early morning at 05:10 and stops only for 2 minutes. Completing the distance of 7 kilometers from Santragachi, The train finally reaches at Howrah Junction by 05:50 Hrs.

12809 HOWRAH MAIL — Train Details

12809 HOWRAH MAIL Route & Journey Overview

HOWRAH MAIL 12809 runs from Mumbai CSMT all the way to Kolkata Howrah Junction, 45 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 9 Hours 35 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 HOWRAH MAIL 12809

H2: How to Order Food on 12809 HOWRAH MAIL

• Visit railrestro.com or download the RailRestro app (Android / iOS)
• Enter your 10-digit PNR number or train number 12809
• Select your delivery station from the HOWRAH MAIL 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 12809 HOWRAH MAIL

Food Menu Available on 12809 HOWRAH MAIL

• 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 12809 HOWRAH MAIL

• 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 HOWRAH MAIL

• Call or WhatsApp RailRestro on 8102202203
• Share your PNR, train name HOWRAH MAIL 12809, 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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