Advertisement

Distance
592 km
Journey time
16h
Total stops
29
Avg speed
37 km/h
Halts
27
Days on route
2

About KIR TATA EXP

KIR TATA EXP (train number 28182) is an Express on the Indian Railways network running between KATIHAR JN (KIR) and TATANAGAR JN (TATA). It departs KATIHAR JN at 15:00 and reaches TATANAGAR JN at 07:00. The train covers about 592 km and halts at 29 stations along the way, completing the run in around 16h.

The KIR TATA EXP runs on Mon, Tue, Fri. The journey spans 2 days, so a stop marked Day 2 is reached on the 2nd day after departure — worth remembering when you plan hotel check-in or an onward connection. Its average speed across the whole route works out to roughly 37 km/h including halts.

Between its origin and destination the KIR TATA EXP makes 27 timed halts. Its longest scheduled stop is about 20 minutes at ASANSOL JN. Other notable halts include KHAGARIA JN (5 min), NEW BARAUNI JN (5 min), KIUL JN (5 min), JHAJHA (5 min), JASIDIH JN (5 min). These longer stops are good points to fetch food or water, though shorter one- and two-minute halts mean you should be ready to board in advance.

KIR TATA EXP Schedule & Running Days

Weekly running days and the station-by-station time table from KATIHAR JN to TATANAGAR JN.

Running days (departs KATIHAR JN)

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
#StationArrivesDepartsHaltDayDistance
1 KATIHAR JN Source
KIR
— 15:00 — Day 1 0 km
2 SEMAPUR
SMO
15:15 15:17 2 min Day 1 12 km
3 KARAGOLA ROAD
CRR
15:26 15:28 2 min Day 1 23 km
4 KURSELA
KUE
15:41 15:43 2 min Day 1 40 km
5 NAUGACHIA
NNA
15:58 16:00 2 min Day 1 57 km
6 THANA BIHPUR JN
THB
16:11 16:13 2 min Day 1 73 km
7 NARAYANPUR
NNR
16:19 16:21 2 min Day 1 81 km
8 MAHES KHUNT
MSK
17:13 17:15 2 min Day 1 105 km
9 MANSI JN
MNE
17:26 17:28 2 min Day 1 115 km
10 KHAGARIA JN
KGG
17:40 17:45 5 min Day 1 124 km
11 SAHIBPUR KAMAL
SKJ
17:58 18:00 2 min Day 1 137 km
12 LAKHMINIA
LKN
18:10 18:12 2 min Day 1 147 km
13 BEGU SARAI
BGS
18:28 18:30 2 min Day 1 165 km
14 NEW BARAUNI JN
NBJU
19:25 19:30 5 min Day 1 178 km
15 HATHIDAH UPPER
HTZU
20:29 20:30 1 min Day 1 191 km
16 BARHIYA
BRYA
20:45 20:47 2 min Day 1 201 km
17 KIUL JN
KIUL
21:15 21:20 5 min Day 1 217 km
18 MANANPUR
MNP
21:32 21:34 2 min Day 1 231 km
19 JAMUI
JMU
21:46 21:48 2 min Day 1 245 km
20 GIDHAUR
GHR
22:00 22:02 2 min Day 1 260 km
21 JHAJHA
JAJ
22:45 22:50 5 min Day 1 271 km
22 JASIDIH JN
JSME
23:20 23:25 5 min Day 1 315 km
23 MADHUPUR JN
MDP
23:52 23:56 4 min Day 1 344 km
24 CHITTARANJAN
CRJ
00:41 00:43 2 min Day 2 401 km
25 ASANSOL JN
ASN
01:35 01:55 20 min Day 2 425 km
26 JOYCHANDI PAHAR
JOC
02:48 02:50 2 min Day 2 463 km
27 ANARA
ANR
03:03 03:05 2 min Day 2 476 km
28 PURULIA JN
PRR
03:40 03:45 5 min Day 2 501 km
29 TATANAGAR JN Destination
TATA
07:00 — — Day 2 592 km

Recent Chart Vacancy

Vacant berths recorded after chart preparation on the last 2 runs of KIR TATA EXP. See the full vacancy page for 28182 — class breakdown, how far berths stay empty, and every coach for your own stretch.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026
684 vacant berths
B3 · 61 M1 · 61 B2 · 59 B5 · 59 S5 · 53 M2 · 49
Check live vacant seats
Mon, 26 Oct 2026
492 vacant berths
B3 · 57 B2 · 55 M1 · 49 B5 · 45 B1 · 44 M2 · 38
Check live vacant seats

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the KIR TATA EXP.

KIR TATA EXP runs as train number 28182 on Indian Railways.

Train 28182 KIR TATA EXP runs between KATIHAR JN (KIR) and TATANAGAR JN (TATA), stopping at 29 stations in total.

Train 28182 KIR TATA EXP covers about 592 km and takes roughly 16h from origin to destination, at an average speed of around 37 km/h.

Train 28182 KIR TATA EXP runs on Mon, Tue, Fri from its origin station. Running days always refer to the departure day at the source.

Train 28182 KIR TATA EXP has its longest scheduled halt of about 20 minutes at ASANSOL JN.

Train 28182 KIR TATA EXP departs KATIHAR JN at 15:00, which is outside the 5:00 AM to 2:00 PM window, so its first reservation chart is prepared 10 hours before departure, at 05:00. The final chart follows at 14:30, 30 minutes before departure.

Schedule, running days and chart vacancy shown here are sourced from Indian Railways / IRCTC data and may change. This is not live running status. Always reconfirm timings and availability on the official railway channels before you travel.

Vacant seats on this train?

See which berths fall empty after the chart is prepared for train 28182.

Vacant Seat Finder

Check another train

Look up running days and full route timings for any train.

Train Schedule Checker

When does booking open?

Find the exact 60-day advance booking date for your journey.

Date Calculator
Booking Tips & Guides
Complete Guide to Common Indian Railways Abbreviations

Understand all commonly used Indian Railway abbreviations and never again get co...

Sep 7, 2026 4 min
How to Find Vacant Seats in a Train After Chart Preparation?

Learn how to check vacant train seats after chart preparation using the official...

Sep 7, 2026 8 min
What is 3E in Train? 3E vs 3A Coach Difference and Fare

3E is AC 3-Tier Economy: 83 berths against 72 in 3A, a side middle berth that 3A...

Sep 6, 2026 7 min
Advance Reservation Period: The 60-Day IRCTC Booking Rule

The advance reservation period is 60 days, counted back from the journey and exc...

Sep 5, 2026 6 min
How Many IRCTC Tickets Can You Book in a Month?

Twelve a month on a normal IRCTC account, twenty-four if it is Aadhaar-verified ...

Sep 5, 2026 6 min