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27 June 2026
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12860
HOWRAH - MUMBAI CST Gitanjali Exp
Howrah Jn → Mumbai Dadar Central · 1-night journey. Booking opens 60 days before the train departs Howrah Jn, at 8:00 AM IST.
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Route & halts
23 commercial halts. Booking for the whole run opens on the same date — 60 days before departure from Howrah Jn.
HWHHowrah Jn
Origin · Day 1KGPKharagpur Jn
Day 1TATATatanagar Jn
Day 1CKPChakradharpur
Day 1ROURourkela
Day 1JSGJharsuguda Jn
Day 1RIGRaigarh
Day 1BSPBilaspur Jn
Day 2RRaipur Jn
Day 2DURGDurg
Day 2RJNRaj Nandgaon
Day 2GGondia Jn
Day 2NGPNagpur
Day 2WRWardha Jn
Day 2BDBadnera Jn
Day 2AKAkola Jn
Day 2SEGShegaon
Day 2BSLBhusaval Jn
Day 2JLJalgaon Jn
Day 2NKNasik Road
Day 2IGPIgatpuri
Day 2KYNKalyan Jn
Day 2DRMumbai Dadar Central
Day 2FAQ
When does booking open for 12860?
60 days in advance, at 8:00 AM IST, counted from the day HOWRAH - MUMBAI CST Gitanjali Exp departs Howrah Jn. Pick your departure date above for the exact day.
Does my boarding station change the booking date?
No — the window is anchored to the origin (Howrah Jn). Everyone on a given run can book from the same date, wherever they board.
How fast does HOWRAH - MUMBAI CST Gitanjali Exp sell out?
Popular trains can fill within minutes of 8 AM, especially around festivals. Set a reminder above so you're ready the moment booking opens.
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