Howrah–Jaynagar Express

{{short description|Passenger train in India}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2018}}

{{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}}

{{Infobox rail service

| name = Howrah–Jaynagar Express

| type = Express

| locale =

| first =

| last =

| operator = Eastern Railway

| ridership =

| start = {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}} (HWH)

| stops = 117

| end = {{stnlnk|Jaynagar}} (JYG)

| distance = {{convert|718|km|0|abbr=on}}

| journeytime = 25h

| frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven days in a week for every direction.}}

| class = Unreserved

| seating = Yes

| sleeping = No

| autorack =

| catering = No

| observation = ICF coach

| entertainment = No

| baggage = Below the seats

| otherfacilities=

| stock = 4

| gauge = {{track gauge|Indian}}

| el = No

| trainnumber = 13031/13032

| speed = {{convert|29|km/h|abbr=on}} average with halts

| map =

| map_state =

}}

Howrah–Jaynagar Express is an express train belonging to the Eastern Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Jaynagar}}. It is operated with 53041/53042 train numbers on a daily basis. The train is also known as Dhuliyan Passenger.{{Cite web |url=http://epaper.livehindustan.com/story.aspx?id=1494580&boxid=142468676&ed_date=2016-10-22&ed_code=119&ed_page=9 |title="Will be run from 28th to 28th 'Train' will be completed by Oct 27" Vileg will be completed , Muzaffarpur–Bhagalpur Intercity Train |access-date=21 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821125914/http://epaper.livehindustan.com/story.aspx?id=1494580&boxid=142468676&ed_date=2016-10-22&ed_code=119&ed_page=9 |archive-date=21 August 2017 |url-status=dead }}{{Cite web |url=http://epaper.jagran.com/ePaperArticle/23-oct-2016-edition-Munger-page_5-94293-9815-231.html |title=In the short term, the distance of North Bihar will start from the beginning of the operation of trains on the Y-lag, the distance of North Bihar will be less than 3 hours in less time |access-date=21 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821125650/http://epaper.jagran.com/ePaperArticle/23-oct-2016-edition-Munger-page_5-94293-9815-231.html |archive-date=21 August 2017 |url-status=dead }}{{Cite web |url=http://epaper.jagran.com/ePaperArticle/08-nov-2016-edition-Samstipur-page_10-482-2373-217.html |title=Many trains staying at different stations |access-date=21 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821165945/http://epaper.jagran.com/ePaperArticle/08-nov-2016-edition-Samstipur-page_10-482-2373-217.html |archive-date=21 August 2017 |url-status=dead }}

Average speed and frequency

The 13031/Howrah–Jaynagar Express runs with an average speed of 29 km/h and completes 718 km in 25h. The 13032/Jaynagar–Howrah Express runs with an average speed of 27 km/h and completes 718 km in 26h 40m

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

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  • {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Barddhaman Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Guskara}}
  • {{stnlnk|Rampurhat Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Murarai}}
  • {{stnlnk|Pakur}}
  • {{stnlnk|Barharwa Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Tinpahar Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Sahibganj Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Shivanarayanpur}}
  • {{stnlnk|Kahalgaon}}
  • {{stnlnk|Bhagalpur Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Bariarpur}}
  • {{stnlnk|Jamalpur Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Dharara}}
  • {{stnlnk|Kiul Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Barauni Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Samastipur Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Laheriasarai}}
  • {{stnlnk|Darbhanga Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Sakri Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Madhubani}}
  • {{stnlnk|Jaynagar}}

}}

The Other halts are including {{stnlnk|Seoraphuli Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Serampore}}, {{stnlnk|Chandannagar}}, {{stnlnk|Chuchura}}, {{stnlnk|Bandel Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Pundooah}}, {{stnlnk|Memari}}.

Coach composite

The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 11 coaches:

  • 9 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

Both trains are hauled by an Asansol Loco Shed-based WAG-5 or Santragachhi-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Howrah to Jaynagar and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 13045/13046 Howrah–Deoghar Mayurakhi Express.

See also

Notes

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References

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