Upasana Express
{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2015}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Upasana Express
| image =
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| type = Superfast Express
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2000|04|14}}
| last =
| operator = Eastern Railway
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Howrah}} (HWH)
| stops = 17
| end = {{stnlnk|Dehradun}} (DDN)
| distance = {{convert|1589|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 29 hours 05 minutes
| frequency = Bi-weekly
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = Available
| observation = Rake sharing with 12369/12370 Kumbh Express
| entertainment =
| baggage = Available
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = LHB coach
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 12327 / 12328
| speed = {{convert|130|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum,
{{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
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The 12327 / 12328 Upasana Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways – Eastern Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Dehradun}} in India.
It operates as train number 12327 from Howrah Junction to Dehradun and as train number 12328 in the reverse direction, serving the states of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand and is a train that connect Howrah & Dehradun, the other train being the 12369/12370 Kumbha Express.
Coaches
The 12327/12328 Upasana Express presently has 2 AC 2 tier, 2 AC 3 tier, 2 AC Three Economy Coaches, 2 Sleeper class car, 4 General Unreserved, 1 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) and 1 EOG (End on Generator) coaches. It 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 12327/12328 Upasana Express covers the distance of 1587 kilometres in 29hours 20 mins (54 km/h) in both directions. Its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing
The 12327/12328 Upasana Express runs from Howrah via {{stnlnk|Asansol}}, {{stnlnk|Madhupur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Jasidih}}, {{stnlnk|Jhajha}}, {{stnlnk|Kiul}}, {{stnlnk|Mokama Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Patna Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Ara Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Buxar}}, {{stnlnk|Dildarnagar}}, {{stnlnk|Mughalsarai Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Sultanpur}}, {{stnlnk|Lucknow Charbagh}}, {{stnlnk|Bareilly}}, {{stnlnk|Moradabad}}, {{stnlnk|Haridwar}} to Dehradun.
Traction
As the route is fully electrified, it is hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based WAP-5 / WAP-7 electric locomotive from Howrah to Dehradun and vice versa.
Timings
- 12327 Upasana Express leaves Howrah every Tuesday and Friday at 13:10 hrs IST and reaches Dehradun at 18:10 hrs IST Wednesday & Saturday.
- 12328 Upasana Express leaves Dehradun every Wednesday and Saturday at 22:15 hrs IST and reaches Howrah at 03:15 hrs IST Friday & Monday.
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 12369/12370 Kumbh Express.
References
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- {{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aWY-Gl34-E|title=YouTube – Howrah WAP-4 blasting with Upasana express|publisher=youtube.com|accessdate=2014-04-30}}
- {{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDGAhVrZIFY|title=HALT AT RANINGANJ :: OVERTAKE BY UPASANA WITH HWH WAP-4 :: ONBOARD KOAA – JAT EXPRESS – YouTube|publisher=youtube.com|accessdate=2014-04-30}}
- {{cite web|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/43144819@N05/5165757941/|title=Hard chugging Upasana Express | Flickr – Photo Sharing!|publisher=flickr.com|accessdate=2014-04-30}}
- {{cite web|url=http://ekikrat.in/Upasana-Express|title=Upasana Express|publisher=ekikrat.in|accessdate=2014-04-30}}
- {{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-passengers-of-upasana-express-looted-in-bihar-1104199|title=Passengers of Upasana Express looted in Bihar | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|publisher=dnaindia.com|accessdate=2014-04-30}}
- {{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-newdelhi/dense-fog-in-kolkata-disrupts-air-rail-traffic/article1094298.ece|title=Dense fog in Kolkata disrupts air, rail traffic – The Hindu|publisher=thehindu.com|accessdate=2014-04-30}}
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}}
- {{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|df=dmy-all}}
- {{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