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12840 Howrah Mail Express: Chennai Central to Howrah Junction
12840 Howrah Mail Express: Train Overview:
- Train Name: Howrah Mail Express
- Train Number:12840
- Service Type: Superfast
- Source Station: Chennai Central
- En Route Stoppages: 34
- Termination Point: Howrah Junction
- Distance Travelled: 1663 km
- Average Journey Time: 28 hrs 15 mins
- Service Frequency: Daily
On-Board Services of Howrah Mail Express
Coaches: The train is equipped with AC first, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved. Since this is one of the busiest railway route, passengers may find rush while booking tickets. When the travellers have to travel from Chennai Central to Howrah Junction from Howrah Junction to Chennai Central via Howrah Mail Express, they can easily check the train seat availability in Howrah Mail Express from RailRestro app or directly from the RailRestro website.
Pantry Car: Travelling from Chennai Central to Howrah Junction is such a long journey and carrying homemade food for such a long journey is a stress because the food gets spoilt. But, in present scenario, with the changing taste in food, travellers find the pantry services limited and crave for something more. Here, the best option that one can choose is getting online food delivery in train. RailRestro one of the esteemed brands in offering food in train serves restaurant-style food to the travelers. From Rajasthani to Chinese and from Non-vegetarian to Pure veg food in train, it is the one stop solution to relish the train journey. Another unique food option provided by RailRestro is that one who is a Jain traveller, travelling can order pure Jain food in train prepared under great care by using less oil and spices.
Ticket Prices of Howrah Mail Express
Following are the Fare Prices to Book Ticket in Howrah Mail Express
The average price to book ticket n General quota is:
- For second AC the price is approximately INR 2,555
- The fare for third AC is around INR 1,755
- Fare for sleeper coach is around INR 663
- Fare for 1AC: INR 4,385
- General Coach fare: INR: INR 370
Tatkal Fares for the Tickets on this train are:
- Second AC approximately INR 3,080
- Third AC is around INR 2,175
- Sleeper coaches is about INR 845
Routes Covered by Howrah Mail Express
- Ongole (OGL)
- Bapatla (BPP)
- Vijayawada Junction (BZA)
- Tadepalligudem (TDD)
- Rajamundry (RJY)
- Samalkot Junction (SLO)
- Annavaram (ANV)
- Anakapalle (AKP)
- Vizianagram Junction (VZM)
- Srikakulam Road (CHE)
- Palasa (PSA)
- Ichchpuram (IPM)
- Chatrapur (CAP)
- Khurda Road Junction (KUR)
- Bhubaneswar (BBS)
- Jajpur K Road (JJKR)
- Kharagpur Junction (KGP)
- Santragachi Junction (SRC)
How to order food online in Howrah Mail Express?
In the above mentioned routes, there are many halting stations from where travellers can order food online in Howrah mail from RailRestro app and can enjoy the journey. It is suggested to the passenger that to get food delivery one has to place the order before 60 minutes arrival of train. Time to book food is between 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Steps to Book Food in Howrah Mail Express
- Download the RailRestro app for food ordering in train from Google Play store
- Enter your PNR number
- Choose your station, restaurant and add food to your cart
- Confirm your order
- Payment option: Cash on Delivery (COD) Online Payment (debit/credit card, Internet banking/ Paytm/ PayUMoney)
- Enjoy the food on your seat.
Relish the journey with great taste!
12840 HOWRAH MAIL Train Details
| Train Name | HOWRAH MAIL |
|---|---|
| Train Number | 12840 |
| From | Chennai Central (MAS) |
| To | Kolkata Howrah Junction (HWH) |
| Total Distance | 1662 km |
| Total Journey Time | 1 Days 4 Hours 20 Minutes |
| Departure (Origin) | Mgr Chennai Ctr |
| Arrival (Destination) | Howrah Jn |
| Runs On | SunMonTueWedThuFriSat |
12840 HOWRAH MAIL Route & Journey Overview
HOWRAH MAIL 12840 runs from Chennai Centralall the way to Kolkata Howrah Junction, 36 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 4 Hours 20 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 HOWRAH MAIL 12840
Mgr Chennai Ctr
Station Code: MASGudur Jn
Station Code: GDRNellore
Station Code: NLROngole
Station Code: OGLChirala
Station Code: CLXTenali Jn
Station Code: TELVijayawada Jn
Station Code: BZAEluru
Station Code: EETadepalligudem
Station Code: TDDRajamundry
Station Code: RJYSamalkot Jn
Station Code: SLOTuni
Station Code: TUNIAnakapalle
Station Code: AKPVisakhapatnam (Rev)
Station Code: VSKPVizianagram Jn
Station Code: VZMSrikakulam Road
Station Code: CHEPalasa
Station Code: PSABrahmapur
Station Code: BAMChatrapur
Station Code: CAPKhurda Road Jn
Station Code: KURBhubaneswar
Station Code: BBSCuttack
Station Code: CTCBhadrakh
Station Code: BHCBalasore
Station Code: BLSKharagpur Jn
Station Code: KGPSantragachi Jn
Station Code: SRCHowrah Jn
Station Code: HWHHow to Order Food on 12840 HOWRAH MAIL
- Visit railrestro.com or download the RailRestro app for Android or iOS.
- Enter your 10-digit PNR number or train number 12840.
- Select your delivery station from the HOWRAH MAIL route.
- Browse FSSAI-certified restaurant partners and choose your meal.
- Pay online using UPI, Card or 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 12840 HOWRAH MAIL
Live train tracking: 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 12840 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 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 HOWRAH MAIL
RailRestro offers discounts on group food order in train so that you can relish your meal as per your taste preferences.
- Call or WhatsApp RailRestro on 8102202203.
- Share your PNR, HOWRAH MAIL 12840, 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.
Why Order Food in Train with RailRestro?
3.5 Crore+
Meals delivered from FSSAI-certified restaurants
2,500+
FSSAI-certified restaurant partners
500+ Stations
Food delivery across more than 7,000 trains
Multiple Food Options
Veg, Non-Veg, Jain and Satvik meals
Easy Payments
UPI, Cards, Net Banking and Cash on Delivery
Advance Booking
Pre-book your meal up to 60 days in advance
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. RailRestro delivers fresh, hot food directly to your seat on 12840 HOWRAH MAIL. Enter your PNR or train number on railrestro.com or the RailRestro app to place your order.
Food delivery on HOWRAH MAIL is available at all major stations on its route, including HOWRAH MAIL 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 HOWRAH MAIL 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, HOWRAH MAIL, 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.