12397 train MAHABODHI EXP
12397 starts from GAYA (Gaya JN) at 14:00 and reaches NDLS (NEW Delhi) at 04:10 covering a distance of 991 kms and 16 stations. 12397 is scheduled to run on Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat at 14:00 from GAYA Gaya JN station to reach NDLS NEW Delhi at 04:10.
Train 12397 MAHABODHI EXP
- Train Number: 12397 Name: MAHABODHI EXP (गया नयी दिल्ली महाबोधी एक्सप्रेस)
- Chart preparation time: prev day at 22:26
- Type: SUF (SUPERFAST) covering 991 kms in 14 hours 10 mins
- Frequency: Runs 7 days Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
- Route: Gaya JN (GAYA) to NEW Delhi (NDLS).
- Major Stops: DDU (Ptdeen Dayal Upadhyaya JN), PRYJ (Prayagraj JN), CNB (Kanpur Central)
- Coaches: 6 Sleeper Class, 3 AC 3 Economy, 3 Third AC, 2 Second AC, 1 First AC
12397 chart preparation time
12397 chart preparation time was 22:26 (10:26 PM) last night, as it is prepared a day before for the train starting today from Gaya JN at 14:00.
Based on Indian Railways regulations, the First Reservation Chart for morning trains is typically prepared by 08:00 PM the previous evening. For all other departures, the first chart is finalized at least 8-10 hours before the scheduled start time.
The Second and Final Reservation Chart is prepared 30 minutes before the train departs from the charting station. Any last-minute changes or current bookings are reflected only in this final chart.
Train 12397 coach position seat map live
12397 train coach position today is:
- ENG
- SLRD
- GEN
- S1
- S2
- S3
- S4
- S5
- S6
- PC
- M1
- M2
- M3
- B1
- B2
- B3
- A1
- A2
- H1
- LPR
Train MAHABODHI EXP 12397 coach position from engine to rear:
| Pos | Coach | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ENG | Engine |
| 2 | SLRD | Luggage & Divyang |
| 3 | GEN | General |
| 4 | GEN | General |
| 5 | S1 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 6 | S2 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 7 | S3 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 8 | S4 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 9 | S5 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 10 | S6 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 11 | PC | Pantry Car |
| 12 | M1 | 3E AC 3 Economy |
| 13 | M2 | 3E AC 3 Economy |
| 14 | M3 | 3E AC 3 Economy |
| 15 | B1 | 3A Third AC |
| 16 | B2 | 3A Third AC |
| 17 | B3 | 3A Third AC |
| 18 | A1 | 2A Second AC |
| 19 | A2 | 2A Second AC |
| 20 | H1 | 1A First AC |
| 21 | GEN | General |
| 22 | GEN | General |
| 23 | LPR | Luggage & Parcel |
12397 coach composition and seat mapping is of 6 SL, 3 3E, 3 3A, 2 2A, 1 1A class coaches/bogies/rakes. See live coach position of yesterday, today, and tomorrow here at coach position page.
12397 seat map images:





12397 coach position at station: coach position stays same across station as there are no engine direction reversal stations
| Station | Coach Position |
|---|---|
| GAYA (Gaya JN) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 PC M1 M2 M3 B1 B2 B3 A1 A2 H1 GEN GEN LPR |
| GRRU (Guraru) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 PC M1 M2 M3 B1 B2 B3 A1 A2 H1 GEN GEN LPR |
| RFJ (Rafiganj) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 PC M1 M2 M3 B1 B2 B3 A1 A2 H1 GEN GEN LPR |
| AUBR (Anugraha N Road) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 PC M1 M2 M3 B1 B2 B3 A1 A2 H1 GEN GEN LPR |
| DOS (Dehri ON Sone) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 PC M1 M2 M3 B1 B2 B3 A1 A2 H1 GEN GEN LPR |
| SSM (Sasaram) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 PC M1 M2 M3 B1 B2 B3 A1 A2 H1 GEN GEN LPR |
| KTQ (Kudra) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 PC M1 M2 M3 B1 B2 B3 A1 A2 H1 GEN GEN LPR |
| BBU (Bhabua Road) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 PC M1 M2 M3 B1 B2 B3 A1 A2 H1 GEN GEN LPR |
| CDMR (Chandauli Mjhwr) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 PC M1 M2 M3 B1 B2 B3 A1 A2 H1 GEN GEN LPR |
| DDU (Ptdeen Dayal Upadhyaya JN) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 PC M1 M2 M3 B1 B2 B3 A1 A2 H1 GEN GEN LPR |
| BDL (Vindhyachal) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 PC M1 M2 M3 B1 B2 B3 A1 A2 H1 GEN GEN LPR |
| PRYJ (Prayagraj JN) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 PC M1 M2 M3 B1 B2 B3 A1 A2 H1 GEN GEN LPR |
| BRE (Bharwari) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 PC M1 M2 M3 B1 B2 B3 A1 A2 H1 GEN GEN LPR |
| CNB (Kanpur Central) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 PC M1 M2 M3 B1 B2 B3 A1 A2 H1 GEN GEN LPR |
| ALJN (Aligarh JN) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 PC M1 M2 M3 B1 B2 B3 A1 A2 H1 GEN GEN LPR |
| NDLS (NEW Delhi) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 PC M1 M2 M3 B1 B2 B3 A1 A2 H1 GEN GEN LPR |
mahabodhi exp 12397 train live route map

12397 train route, schedule and stations time table
| Code | Day | Arrival | Departs | Halt | KMs | PF | Station |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAYA | 1 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Gaya JN |
| GRRU | 1 | 14:19 | 14:21 | 2 | 22 | 1 | Guraru |
| RFJ | 1 | 14:33 | 14:35 | 2 | 37 | 2 | Rafiganj |
| AUBR | 1 | 14:54 | 14:56 | 2 | 69 | 2 | Anugraha N Road |
| DOS | 1 | 15:12 | 15:14 | 2 | 85 | 3 | Dehri ON Sone |
| SSM | 1 | 15:26 | 15:28 | 2 | 103 | 2 | Sasaram |
| KTQ | 1 | 15:44 | 15:46 | 2 | 128 | 2 | Kudra |
| BBU | 1 | 16:00 | 16:02 | 2 | 150 | 2 | Bhabua Road |
| CDMR | 1 | 16:28 | 16:30 | 2 | 188 | 2 | Chandauli Mjhwr |
| DDU | 1 | 17:10 | 17:20 | 10 | 204 | 3 | Ptdeen Dayal Upadhyaya JN |
| BDL | 1 | 18:30 | 18:32 | 2 | 274 | 3 | Vindhyachal |
| PRYJ | 1 | 19:30 | 19:40 | 10 | 357 | 2 | Prayagraj JN |
| BRE | 1 | 20:08 | 20:09 | 1 | 394 | 3 | Bharwari |
| CNB | 1 | 22:05 | 22:10 | 5 | 551 | 2 | Kanpur Central |
| ALJN | 2 | 01:28 | 01:30 | 2 | 860 | 4 | Aligarh JN |
| NDLS | 2 | 04:10 | 04:10 | 0 | 992 | 9 | NEW Delhi |
mahabodhi exp 12397 train running status
| Code | PF | Arrival | Departure | Halt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAYA | 3 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 0 |
| GRRU | 1 | 14:19 | 14:21 | 2 |
| RFJ | 2 | 14:33 | 14:35 | 2 |
| AUBR | 2 | 14:54 | 14:56 | 2 |
| DOS | 3 | 15:12 | 15:14 | 2 |
| SSM | 2 | 15:26 | 15:28 | 2 |
| KTQ | 2 | 15:44 | 15:46 | 2 |
| BBU | 2 | 16:00 | 16:02 | 2 |
| CDMR | 2 | 16:28 | 16:30 | 2 |
| DDU | 3 | 17:10 | 17:20 | 10 |
| BDL | 3 | 18:30 | 18:32 | 2 |
| PRYJ | 2 | 19:30 | 19:40 | 10 |
| BRE | 3 | 20:08 | 20:09 | 1 |
| CNB | 2 | 22:05 | 22:10 | 5 |
| ALJN | 4 | 01:28 | 01:30 | 2 |
| NDLS | 9 | 04:10 | 04:10 | 0 |