Shabd Bhedi Superfast Express

{{Short description|Train in India}}

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

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

{{Infobox rail service

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| name = Shabd Bhedi Superfast Express

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| type = Superfast Express

| locale =

| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2016|11|17}}

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| operator = Eastern Railway

| ridership =

| start = {{stnlnk|Ghazipur City}} (GCT)

| stops = 7

| end = {{stnlnk|Kolkata}} (KOAA)

| distance = {{convert|761|km|0|abbr=on}}

| journeytime = 13 hours 30 minutes

| frequency = Weekly

| class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved

| seating = Yes

| sleeping = Yes

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| catering = On-board catering,
E-catering

| observation = Large windows

| entertainment =

| baggage = Available

| otherfacilities = Below the seats

| stock = LHB coach

| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}

| electrification =

| trainnumber = 22323 / 22324

| speed = {{convert|56|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.

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The 22323 / 22324 Shabd Bhedi Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between Ghazipur City and Kolkata in India. It is currently being operated with 22324/22323 train numbers on a weekly basis.[http://m.patrika.com/news/india/indian-railways-names-trains-after-personalities-to-woo-voters-in-up-elections-1441084/ Indian Railways name trains after personalities to woo voters in UP Elections][http://nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=5728&id=0,4,268 INTRODUCTION OF NEW WEEKLY SUPERFAST EXPRESS TRAIN NO. 22323/22324 SHABD BHEDI EXPRESS][http://www.er.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=997&did=14824075160978D4824434264D5C4AE78C1E1FF56581E.web91 ER TO RUN NEWLY INTRODUCED KOLKATA – GHAZIPUR CITY WEEKLY EXPRESS][http://www.financialexpress.com/economy/indian-railways-to-flag-off-superfast-train-suhaildev-express-on-wednesday-from-ghazipur-irctc-co-in/235708/ Railways to flag off superfast train Suhaildev Express on Wednesday from Ghazipur]{{cite news | url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/train-names-chug-into-age-of-politics/cid/1515888 | title=Train names chug into age of politics | date=1 May 2016 | newspaper=The Telegraph | location=India | first=Sumi | last=Sukanya | accessdate=30 November 2018 }}

Service

The 22324/Shabd Bhedi Superfast Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 761 km in 13h 30m. The 22323/Shabd Bhedi Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 761 km in 13h 45m.

Route & halts

The important halts of the train are:

  • {{stnlnk|Ghazipur City}}
  • {{stnlnk|Jaunpur Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Gaya Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Dhanbad Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Asansol}}
  • {{stnlnk|Durgapur}}
  • {{stnlnk|Barddhaman Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Kolkata}}

Coach composition

The train has standard LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 18 coaches:

  • Executive Class
  • Premium Class

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Ghazipur City to Kolkata and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The trains shares its rake with 13122 / 13121 Kolkata–Ghazipur City Weekly Express.

See also

References

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