Samaleshwari Express
{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Samaleshwari Express
| image =
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| type = Express
| locale = West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh
| first =
| last =
| operator = South Eastern Railway
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Howrah}} (HWH)
| stops = 33
| end = {{stnlnk|Jagdalpur}} (JDB)
| distance = {{convert|1163|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 23hrs 40mins
| 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 = 18005 / 18006
| speed = {{convert|49|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
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The 18005 / 18006 Samaleswari Express is an Express train belonging to South Eastern Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Jagdalpur}} in India. It is currently being operated with 18005/18006 train numbers on a daily basis.{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/trains-cancelled-diverted-for-restoration-works/article19404685.ece | title=Trains cancelled, diverted for restoration works | date=2 August 2017 | newspaper=The Hindu | accessdate=29 January 2019}}[http://www.eastcoastrail.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=2523&id=0,4,268 TRAIN SERVICES RESUMED IN TITLAGARH-RAYAGADA RAILWAY SECTION][http://www.eastcoastrail.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=2513&did=150027084295696FB21491D9410B6F96CFDCFCDD99D90.web107 HEAVY RAIN CAUSING FLOOD SITUATION AFFECTED TRAIN SERVICES IN RAYAGADA-TITILAGARH RAILWAY SECTION]
Service
The 18005/Samaleswari Express has an average speed of 46 km/h and covers 1165 km in 25h 15m. The 18006/Samaleswari Express has an average speed of 45 km/h and covers 1165 km in 25h 55m.{{fact|date=June 2024}}
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Uluberia}}
- {{stnlnk|Kharagpur Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Tatanagar Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Chakradharpur}}
- {{stnlnk|Rourkela Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Jharsuguda Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Sambalpur Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Bargarh Road}}
- {{stnlnk|Balangir}}
- {{stnlnk|Titlagarh Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Kesinga}}
- {{stnlnk|Rayagada}}
- {{stnlnk|Koraput Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Jagdalpur}}
Coach composition
The train has LHB rakes with a max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 19 coaches:
- 1 First AC
- 2 AC II Tier
- 3 AC III Tier
- 6 Sleeper coaches
- 5 General Unreserved
- 1 Luggage Rake
- 1 EOG
Traction
As the route is electrified, it is are hauled by a Visakhapatnam Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from end to end .
Direction reversal
The train reverses its direction twice at:
- {{stnlnk|Koraput Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Rayagada}}.
See also
Notes
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References
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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/672 18005/Samaleswari Express] India Rail Info
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/657 18006/Samaleswari Express] India Rail Info
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Category:Rail transport in Howrah
Category:Transport in Jagdalpur
Category:Named passenger trains of India
Category:Rail transport in Jharkhand
Category:Rail transport in Odisha
Category:Rail transport in Chhattisgarh
Category:Express trains in India
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