Howrah–Gaya Express
{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Howrah–Gaya Express
| image =
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| type = Express
| locale =
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2002|02|15}}
| last =
| operator = Eastern Railway
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Howrah}} (HWH)
| stops = 31
| end = {{stnlnk|Gaya Junction}} (GAYA)
| distance = {{convert|654|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 14 hrs 55 mins
| frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven days in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = On-board catering,
E-catering
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment =
| baggage = No
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = ICF coach
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =
| trainnumber = 13023 / 13024
| speed = {{convert|44|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts
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The 13023 / 13024 Howrah–Gaya Express is an Express train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Gaya Junction}} in India via Rampurhat , Bhagalpur. It is currently being operated with 13023/13024 train numbers on a daily basis.[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/woman-kills-3-kids-self/articleshow/59359476.cms Woman kills 3 kids, self by jumping before the Gaya–Howrah Express][http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gaya/passengers-demand-long-distance-trains-from-gaya/articleshow/58540460.cms Passengers demand long distance trains from Gaya][https://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20161218/3015520.html Huge consignment of arms seized from railway station]
Service
The 13023/Howrah–Gaya Express has an average speed of 44 km/h and covers 655 km in 14h 55m. The 13024/Gaya–Howrah Express has an average speed of 43 km/h and covers 655 km in 15h 20m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Bandel Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Barddhaman Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Guskara}}
- {{stnlnk|Bolpur Shantiniketan}}
- {{stnlnk|Sainthia Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Rampurhat Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Pakur}}
- {{stnlnk|Barharwa Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Tinpahar Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Sahibganj Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Pirpainti}}
- {{stnlnk|Kahalgaon}}
- {{stnlnk|Bhagalpur Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Jamalpur Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Abhaipur}}
- {{stnlnk|Kajra}}
- {{stnlnk|Kiul Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Lakhisarai Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Sheikhpura}}
- {{stnlnk|Nawadah}}
- {{stnlnk|Tilaiya Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Gaya Junction}}
Coach composition
The train has standard ICF rakes (UTKRISTH COACH) with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 15 coaches:
- 1 AC II Tier
- 2 AC III Tier
- 4 Sleeper coaches
- 6 General
- 2 Generators cum Luggage/parcel van
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based WAP-4 / WAP-5 electric locomotive from Howrah to Gaya and vice versa.
See also
Notes
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External links
- [http://indiarailinfo.com/train/howrah-gaya-express-13023/511/1/1388 13023/Howrah–Gaya Express]
- [http://indiarailinfo.com/train/gaya-howrah-express-13024/652/1388/1 13024/Gaya–Howrah Express]
References
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{{Railways in Eastern India}}
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Category:Rail transport in Howrah
Category:Transport in Gaya, India
Category:Express trains in India
Category:Rail transport in Jharkhand
Category:Rail transport in Bihar
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