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12312/Netaji Express
Other Names: Kalka Mail
नेताजी एक्सप्रेस

DLI/Old Delhi Junction --> BBU/Bhabua Road

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🔹JC from 15.02.24 to 22.02.24 has been Diverted via DDU - Buxar - Patna - Kiul - Asansol.
Sat Feb 10, 2024 (09:38PM)
News History
12312 Kalka - Howrah Netaji Express Will Provide Experimental Stoppage For Two(2) Minutes At Hathras Junction/HRS As Under;- Arrival;- 08;55, Departure;- 08;57, W.E.F. 25.06.2023
Sat Jun 24, 2023 (05:18AM)
Experimental stoppage of Howrah-Kalka-Howrah Netaji Express at Hathras station W.E.F. 25/06/2023
Sat Jun 24, 2023 (05:18AM)
🔹गाड़ी संख्या 12312 कालका-हावड़ा एक्सप्रेस 13 अप्रैल को टुंडला और चाकेरी के मध्य 90 मिनट नियंत्रित कर चलायी जाएगी.
Fri Apr 07, 2023 (02:21AM)
➡️ 12312 Kalka - Howrah Mail (journey commencing on 25.10.2022) will be diverted via Pt. DD Upadhyaya - Patna - Jhajha - Asansol instead of Gaya - Pradhankhunta.
Wed Oct 26, 2022 (08:41PM)
➡️ T.NO.12312 Leaving Kalka on 20.09.22 is Diverted via DDU - Patna - Asansol and the Train will not touch Stations from Bhabua Road to Dhanbad.
Wed Sep 21, 2022 (03:40PM)
JCO 25.01.2022 diverted to run via Gaya - Patna - Jhajha - Asansol
Thu Jan 27, 2022 (09:33AM)
1. Superfast charges arent levied for any class between Kalka and Delhi 2. A1-B1-PC-S5-S4-S3-S2-S1-D2 portion is attached at Chandigarh 3. D1 coach is divided into two parts (1-40 seats for RMS and 41-90 for Second Seating)
Thu Jan 13, 2022 (10:37AM)
1. Superfast charges arent levied for any class between Kalka and Delhi 2. A1-B1-PC-S5-S4-S3-S2-S1-D2 portion is detached at Chandigarh 3. D1 coach is divided into two parts (1-40 seats for RMS and 41-90 for Second Seating)
Thu Jan 13, 2022 (10:21AM)
● A1-B1-PC-S5-S4-S3-S2-S1 Portion is Attached at Chandigarh.▪︎ JCO 30.07.21 02311 Netaji SF Special (Kalka Mail) got rescheduled by 06;05 Hrs & will depart from Howrah at 04;00 AM Tomorrow instead of Today due to late running of its Pairing Rake 02312 Netaji SF Special (Kalka Mail) due to Waterlogging between...
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Liluah - Howrah.
Fri Jul 30, 2021 (09:44PM)
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Bedroll/Linen: AVAILABLE change
Inaugural Run
Mon Jul 02, 1855
Pantry/Catering
✓ Pantry Car
✓ On-board Catering
✓ E-Catering
Pantry Car Service Is available between Chandigarh to Howrah. E-Catering Is...
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Only Available at TDL, ETW, CNB, PRYJ (Allahabad), MZP, DDU (Mughalsarai) & HWH
Updated: Feb 13 (17:18) by SHIV_SHANKAR^~
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No RSA. 4 Utkrisht Rakes. FIRST UTKRISHT TRAIN of Indian Railways. PM @HWH/ER
Rating: 3.5/5 (311 votes)
cleanliness - good (53)
punctuality - average (58)
food - good (48)
ticket avbl - average (53)
u/r coach - good (27)
railfanning - excellent (50)
safety - good (49)
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1.. A1-B1-PC-S5-S4-S3-S2-S1-D2 portion is attached at Chandigarh
2. D1 coach is divided into two parts (1-40 seats for RMS and 41-90 for Second Seating)
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Dec 06 2016 (23:55)   12311/Netaji Express (PT)
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Entry# 2082742            Tags   Past Edits
If you see Kalka Mail in Winters, note that the Legend has Rescheduling chance from Howrah and Kalka. #laterunnerfromER
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My upcoming trip is in 12322 Kolkata Mail (Imperial Mail) on 13th December 2016 & I'm very much worried, I'm surely anticipating re-scheduling of it's departure from Mumbai itself, what's your say?
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Dec 07 2016 (00:31)
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If your 12322 Imperial Mail is Rescheduled by 8-10 hrs, you can cancel your ticket and go via Nagpur in 12809 Mumbai Mail.
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Dec 07 2016 (00:55)
Pran22^~   54713 blog posts
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take NGP Route.
if u have WL/RAC Tkt, better cancel & book in NGP route trains.
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Dec 07 2016 (11:19)
BengalNagpurRailway~
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No, my exact destination is Gaya.Jn
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Jul 23 2019 (06:53)   12312/Netaji Express
Sourindra
Sourindra   15 blog posts
Entry# 4385510            Tags   Past Edits
Traveled from CDG to DGR
Cleanliness: Top notch cleanliness. Even before it got refurbished the cleanliness was good. (In AC Coaches). Hence would rate it 4/5.
Food: Try avoiding the PC food. My personal experience, too much costly against what they are actually offering. Rather go for e-catering, because at same price would get better deal. Apart from that for snacks, breakfast etc it is good, but try avoiding for Lunch and Dinner.
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Quite a time take this train when could not get the Rajdhanis from New Delhi. Punctuality was worst for this train once. I personally have traveled both during winter and summer and my experience was really horrible. But recently everything has just changed to opposite. The punctuality of this train has increased to a lot. Now a much punctual train between Kalka and Howrah. But yes very unreliable during winter.
Security: Security is good. RPF, TTE and attendants are quite active. Once a off duty RPF sneaked inside the AC 3 coach by boasting as a Staff. The Attendant and the TTE forced him to sit outside and travel at the seat near the toilets.
Overall Experience: Good experience. Everything is good. If I have to choose in between Poorva and Kalka Mail, I would rather go for Kalka owing to its cleanliness and service. My personal opinion, different people have different opinion. But yes during winter quite unreliable, can even get late by more than 10 hours. So watch out for that during winters. Apart than that a very good train.

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Apr 10 2017 (01:28)   12312/Netaji Express
apnesharmaji
apnesharmaji   5 blog posts
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Coming from KLK to DLI in sleeper class is harrowing as the coaches are already filled up with unreserved paxs who just won't budge to give you your own seat. Happened on April 1 night with me and my friend. Even calling up RPF personnel deployed didn't help much and matter took turn for worse at CDG. Scores of people again boarded the SL coaches and looked up for floor space between our berths. Again we went to the RPF constables who directed us to instead talk to the TTE who told the constables to handle it. Much to our dismay they told that it wouldn't be of much help and we must rather upgrade to 3AC. We finally got our bags with us and went to TTE who then happily upgraded us by charging "FEE" of ₹600 for two people, though it was cheaper than getting a receipt from him....
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Finally we went to our respective "upgraded" berths and had some peace on our platter.
From DLI to KLK the SL seats are usually available and it's a comfortable journey, though the train is usually already late by 2-3 hours. Hope it helps.

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Mar 14 2016 (16:47)   12312/Netaji Express
Narinder Singh Chauhan
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Those who are boarding this train for Burdhmann/Howrah, note that 90% times late by 3-6 hours...
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Feb 06 2016 (10:39)   12312/Netaji Express
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This train is a better opinion as a SF to Travel, As Poorva Exp Runs very Late and Rest of the trains are Expensive (Duronto/Rajdhani). If you Look at it's Late Margin even in Fog season, You will come to know that Kalka mail is 100 times more punctual than Poorva Express. It Performs Awesome on Such a Busy Route! Avg Delay is of 2hrs 15mins at HWH! However, It often reaches HWH on time or Slightly Before Time.
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Oct 02 2016 (21:45)
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I aboslutely second that!! This train comes as a much favourite option just after Raj/Dur. I also have an honest confession to make......such a legend, still running on ICF coaches, till date. Why are they not upgrading this beauty to the more fast and modern LHB rakes?? Beats me!!
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Oct 02 2016 (22:00)
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Re# 1731151-2              
You must be familiar with it's Slip at CDG, ICFs are self power generating, detachment of coach is possible without having a Power cease, whereas in LHB a EOG or HOG is required to keep supplying Power. So, Attaching/Removing slip while Keeping Continuous power supply in Coaches is a impossible task. Moreover, Kalka mial requires atleast 4 Rakes of LHB
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Oct 02 2016 (22:08)
Rang De Basanti^   58625 blog posts
Re# 1731151-3              
PF extension at Kalka is in progress, thereafter shd not be a problem
/news/post/279067
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Oct 02 2016 (22:33)
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it is possible then after. :D in my opinion this work may take upto 1 year depending upon Fund sanctioned by RB for this work.
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Oct 02 2016 (22:42)
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That's a first!! I had the impression that LHB were an improvement over ICF, but now knowing about power, I am seriously speechless!! Good to know anyways
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Oct 02 2016 (22:43)
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Are the slips stored @ CDG?? Is that the only hindrance??.......Just curious!!
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Oct 02 2016 (22:48)
Rang De Basanti^   58625 blog posts
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yes
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Oct 02 2016 (22:48)
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Re# 1731151-8              
Great, I am Happy Sir, that it added up into your knowledge :) :)
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Oct 02 2016 (22:58)
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I am seriously indebted to IRI for the simple reason that, it has literally helped me double my knowledge and come across stalwarts like you!!!! This forum never ceases to amaze me!! Thank you once again for everything!! Just super good!!
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Oct 02 2016 (23:07)
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You can always visit irfca and ICF BOGIE Site to deepen your knowledge. :)
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Oct 03 2016 (00:31)
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This is freakin' aaaawwwsome!! Thanks m8!!
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