Howrah–Delhi Janata Express
{{Short description|Express train belonging to the Indian railways}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2015}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Howrah Delhi Janata Express
| image= Howrah Delhi Janata Express.jpg
| caption =
| type = Express
| first = {{Start date and age|df=yes|1946|10|01}}
| last = 1 September 2014 [http://www.er.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=311&id=0,4,268]
| operator = Eastern Railways
| start = {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}}
| stops = 116 in both directions
| end = Delhi Junction
| distance = {{convert|1538|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 39 hours 25 minutes as 13039 Howrah–Delhi Janata Express, 38 hours 35 minutes as 13040 Delhi–Howrah Janata Express
| frequency = Daily
| class = 2nd Class seating, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = No
| autorack =
| catering = No pantry car attached
| observation = Carried about 8 High Capacity Parcel Van. Replaced by 13131/32 Kolkata Anand Vihar Express.
| entertainment =
| baggage =
| other facilities=
| stock = Standard Indian Railways coaches
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| el =
| train number = 13039 / 13040
| speed = {{convert|110|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum
{{convert|39.44|km/h|0|abbr=on}} including halts
| map =
| map_state =
}}
The 13039 / 40 Howrah–Delhi Janata Express was an Express train belonging to Indian Railways – Eastern Railway zone that ran between {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}} and Delhi Junction in India.
It operated as train number 13039 from Howrah Junction to Delhi Junction and as train number 13040 in the reverse direction, serving the states of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh & Delhi.
Coaches
The 13039 / 40 Howrah–Delhi Janata Express had 2 Second Class seating, 7 General Unreserved, 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches and up to 8 High Capacity Parcel Vans. It does not carry a pantry car.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 13039 Howrah–Delhi Janata Express covered the distance of 1538 kilometres in 39 hours 25 mins (39.02 km/h) and in 38 hours 35 mins as 13040 Delhi–Howrah Janata Express (39.86 km/h).
As the average speed of the train was below {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare does not included a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing
The 13039 / 40 Howrah–Delhi Janata Express ran from Howrah Junction via {{stnlnk|Bardhaman Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Asansol Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Mokama Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Patna Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Prayagraj Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Tundla Junction}} to Delhi Junction.
Traction
Timings
13039 Howrah–Delhi Janata Express leaves Howrah Junction on a daily basis at 20:20 hrs IST and reaches Delhi Junction at 11:45 hrs IST on the 3rd day.
13040 Delhi–Howrah Janata Express leaves Delhi Junction on a daily basis at 15:30 hrs IST and reaches Howrah Junction at 06:05 hrs IST on the 3rd day.
References
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- {{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TSmA8vVNXs|title=Howrah–Delhi Janata Express – YouTube|publisher=youtube.com|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
- {{cite web|url=http://pnrstatuslive.com/2013/07/10/howrah-delhi-jn-janta-express-train-cancelled-on-10-07-2013/|title=Howrah–Delhi Jn. Janta Express train cancelled on 10.07.2013 | PNR Status Live : Indian Railways PNR Status Enquiry|publisher=pnrstatuslive.com|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
- {{cite web|url=http://news.oneindia.in/2010/02/24/delhi-howrah-janta-express-looted-in-bihar.html|title=Delhi–Howrah Janta express looted in Bihar – News Oneindia|publisher=news.oneindia.in|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
- {{cite web|url=http://liveindia.tv/india/howrah-new-delhi-janata-express-derails-in-bihar-no-casualties/ |title=Howrah–New Delhi Janata Express derails in Bihar, no casualties | Liveindia |publisher=liveindia.tv |accessdate=2014-05-30 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140529152642/http://liveindia.tv/india/howrah-new-delhi-janata-express-derails-in-bihar-no-casualties/ |archivedate=29 May 2014 }}
- {{cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=87360|title=Press Information Bureau English Releases|publisher=pib.nic.in|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
- {{cite web|url=http://nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=2303&id=0,4,268|title=Northern Railways / Indian Railways Portal|publisher=nr.indianrailways.gov.in|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
- {{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/25-trains-cancelled-due-to-yamuna-flood-situation/1/112242.html|title=25 trains cancelled due to Yamuna flood situation : North, News – India Today|publisher=indiatoday.intoday.in|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
- http://www.er.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=311&id=0,4,268
- {{cite web|url=https://www.pnrstatus.site/index.php|title=Howrah–Delhi Jn. Janta Express train cancelled on 10.07.2013 | PNR Status Live : Indian Railways PNR Status Enquiry|publisher=pnrstatuslive.com|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
- {{cite web|url=https://www.onlinepnrstatus.co.in/|title=How To Get Current PNR status; PNR Status Live : Indian Railways PNR Status Enquiry|publisher=onlinepnrstatus.co.in}}
External links
- {{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in |title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry |publisher=indianrail.gov.in |accessdate=2014-04-05 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408180437/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ |archivedate=8 April 2014 |df=dmy-all }}
- {{cite web|url=http://www.irctc.co.in|title=IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System|publisher=irctc.co.in|accessdate=2014-04-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070303131207/http://www.irctc.co.in/|archive-date=3 March 2007|url-status=dead}}
- {{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org|title=[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet.|publisher=IRFCA|accessdate=2014-04-05}}
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Category:Express trains in India
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