Howrah–Jamalpur Express
{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Howrah–Jamalpur Express
| image =
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| type = Express
| locale =
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1984|10|02}}
| last =
| operator = Eastern Railway
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Howrah}} (HWH)
| stops = 19
| end = {{stnlnk|Jamalpur}} (JMP)
| distance = {{convert|467|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 9 hrs 35 mins
| frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven days in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC First, 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 = LHB coach
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =
| trainnumber = 13071 / 13072
| speed = {{convert|49|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
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The 13071 / 13072 Howrah–Jamalpur Express is an Express train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Jamalpur Junction}} in India via Rampurhat , Bhagalpur.It is currently being operated with 13071/13072 train numbers on a daily basis.[http://bigwire.in/2016/04/02/blast-past-indian-flyovers-collapsed/ Indian flyovers that collapsed][http://zeenews.india.com/business/budget-2013/railway-budget-2013-full-text_70954.html Railway Budget 2013: Full text][http://www.topnews.in/lalu-offers-11-new-trains-rail-division-bihar-interim-rail-budget-200910-2124624 Lalu offers 11 new trains, a rail division to Bihar in Interim Rail Budget 2009–10]
Service
The 13071/Howrah–Jamalpur Super Express has an average speed of 49 km/h and covers 467 km in 9h 35m. The 13072/Jamalpur–Howrah Super Express has an average speed of 47 km/h and covers 467 km in 10h.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Barddhaman Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Bolpur Shantiniketan}}
- {{stnlnk|Sainthia Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Rampurhat Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Barharwa Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Tinpahar Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Sahibganj Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Kahalgaon}}
- {{stnlnk|Bhagalpur Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Jamalpur Junction}}
Schedule
13071/72
class="wikitable" | |||||
Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Arrival station | Arrival time |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
13071 | HWH | Howrah Junction | 9:35 PM | Jamalpur Junction | 7:25 AM (next day) |
13072 | JMP | Jamalpur Junction | 7:30 PM | Howrah Junction | 5:45 AM (next day) |
Coach composition
The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 21 coaches:
- 1 AC first-class
- 3 AC II tier
- 2 AC III tier
- 3 AC III tier economy
- 7 sleeper
- 3 general
- 2 guard, second sitting cum luggage/parcel van
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based WAP-5 / WAP-7 electric locomotive from Howrah to Jamalpur and vice versa.
See also
Notes
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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/howrah-jamalpur-super-express-13071/786/1/1155 13023/Howrah–Gaya Express]
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/656 13072/Jamalpur–Howrah Super Express]
References
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{{Railways in Eastern India}}
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Category:Rail transport in Howrah
Category:Express trains in India
Category:Rail transport in Jharkhand
Category:Rail transport in Bihar
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