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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References