Kumbh Express
{{Short description|Train in India }}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2015}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Kumbh Express
| image = Kumbha_Express_-_Train_board.jpg
| caption =Kumbha Express - Train board
| type = Superfast
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2009|12|31}}
| last =
| operator = Eastern Railway
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Howrah}} (HWH)
| stops = 22
| end = {{stnlnk|Dehradun}} (DDN)
| distance = {{convert|1589|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 29 hours 10 minutes
| frequency = 5 days a week
| class = First AC, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = Available
| observation = Rake sharing with 12327/12328 Upasana Express
| entertainment =
| baggage = Available
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = LHB coach
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 12369 / 12370
| speed = {{convert|130|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum between Dankuni & Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction
{{convert|54|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| map =
| map_state =
}}
The 12369 / 12370 Kumbh Express is a Superfast Express express train belonging to Indian Railways – Eastern Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Dehradun}} in India. The train was introduced in 2009 between {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Haridwar}}. Later it was extended to {{stnlnk|Dehradun}} on 13 January 2021.{{Cite web|url=https://english.jagran.com/india/kumbh-mela-2021-railways-extends-kumbh-express-from-howrah-to-dehradun-for-commuters-details-inside-10022067|title=Kumbh Mela 2021: Railways extends Kumbh Express from Howrah to Dehradun for commuters | Details inside|date=8 January 2021}}
It operates as train number 12369 from Howrah Junction to Dehradun and as train number 12370 in the reverse direction, serving the states of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. This train is also widely considered as the fastest train in the route of Howrah to Dehradun with also a high priority.
Coaches
The train presently has 1 First AC, 2 AC 2 tier, 4 AC 3 tier, Pantry Car, 2 Sleeper class, 2 Unreserved/General, 1 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) & 1 EOG (End On Generator Car) coaches additionally, it also has 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 12369 Kumbh Express covers the distance of 1589 kilometres in 29 hours 10 mins (54 km/h) and also in 29 hours 10 mins as 12370 Kumbh Express (54 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is above {{convert|56|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing
The 12369/12370 Kumbha Express runs from Howrah via {{stnlnk|Asansol Junction}},
{{stnlnk|Chittaranjan}},
{{stnlnk|Madhupur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Jasidih}}, {{stnlnk|Jhajha}},
{{stnlnk|Jamui}},
{{stnlnk|Kiul}},
{{stnlnk|Mokama}},
{{stnlnk|Bakhtiyarpur Junction}},
{{stnlnk|Patna Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Ara Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Buxar}},
{{stnlnk|Dildarnagar Junction}},
{{stnlnk|Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction}},
{{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction}},
{{stnlnk|Sultanpur Junction}},
{{stnlnk|Maharaja Bijli Pasi}},
{{stnlnk|Lucknow Charbagh}}, {{stnlnk|Bareilly Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Moradabad Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Laksar Junction}},
{{stnlnk|Haridwar}} to
Dehradun
Traction
As the route is fully electrified, it is hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based HWH WAP-5/WAP-7 locomotive from Howrah to Dehradun and vice versa.
Timings
- 12369 Kumbh Express leaves Howrah Junction every day except Tuesday and Friday at 13:00 hrs IST and reaches Dehradun at 18:05 hrs IST the next day.
- 12370 Kumbh Express leaves Dehradun every day except Wednesday and Saturday at 22:10 hrs IST and reaches Howrah Junction at 03:15 hrs IST the next day.
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 12327/12328 Upasana Express.
References
{{reflist}}
- {{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wqun9aLA838|title=[HD] 12370 Kumbha Express overtakes 12238 Begampura Express at Baksha - YouTube|publisher=youtube.com|accessdate=2014-04-30}}
- http://www.er.indianrailways.gov.in/er/notice/1382605760900_Tender%20Notice.pdf
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 }}
- {{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:Rail transport in Howrah
Category:Express trains in India
Category:Rail transport in Jharkhand
Category:Rail transport in Bihar
Category:Rail transport in Uttar Pradesh