Barauni–Ernakulam Raptisagar Express

The 12521/12522 Barauni–Ernakulam Raptisagar Express is a superfast express train operated by the East Central Railway zone of Indian Railways. It runs between Barauni Junction in Bihar and Ernakulam Junction in Kerala.

The train connects the northern and southern parts of India, passing through major cities Muzaffarpur, Bhopal, Nagpur, Ongole & Coimbatore.

Overview

• The Raptisagar Express services were originally introduced as long‑distance trains running between Gorakhpur and Cochin Harbour Terminus under train numbers 5011/5012, forming part of the broader Raptisagar Express network connecting northern and southern India.
• One of the weekly services of the original train was later extended from Gorakhpur to Barauni, operating under train numbers 5221/5222 and subsequently renumbered 12521/12522, forming the Ernakulam–Barauni Raptisagar Express (also known as the Barauni–Ernakulam Raptisagar Express).
• The train is categorized as a Superfast Express and provides long‑distance connectivity between Barauni Junction in Bihar and Ernakulam Junction in Kerala, traversing multiple states across India.
• It runs on a weekly basis with train number 12521 from Barauni to Ernakulam and 12522 in the reverse direction.

Schedule

Route and halts

Coach composition

See also

• Muzaffarpur–SMVT Bengaluru Weekly Express
• Gorakhpur–Thiruvananthapuram North Raptisagar Express
• Bhagmati Express