Barddhaman–Rampurhat Express
The Barddhaman - Rampurhat Express is an express train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between Barddhaman Junction and Rampurhat Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 13013/13014 train numbers on thrice in a week basis.[1]
Overview | |
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Service type | Express |
First service | May 2, 2011 |
Current operator(s) | Eastern Railway zone |
Route | |
Start | Barddhaman Junction (BWN) |
Stops | 4 |
End | Rampurhat Junction (RPH) |
Distance travelled | 112 km (70 mi) |
Service frequency | Thrice [lower-alpha 1] |
Train number(s) | 13013/13014 |
On-board services | |
Class(es) | General Unreserved |
Seating arrangements | No |
Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
Catering facilities | On-board Catering E-Catering |
Observation facilities | ICF Coaches |
Entertainment facilities | No |
Baggage facilities | No |
Technical | |
Rolling stock | 2 |
Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
Operating speed | 48 km/h (30 mph), including halts |
Service
The 13013/Barddhaman - Rampurhat Express has an average speed of 48 km/hr and covers 112 km in 2h 20m. 13014/Rampurhat - Barddhaman Express has an average speed of 41 km/hr and covers 112 km in 2h 45m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composite
The train has standard LCF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 10 coaches :
- 8 General
- 2 Generators cum Luggage/parcel van
Traction
Both trains are hauled by an Asansol Loco Shed based WAG-5P electric locomotive from Barddhaman to Rampurhat and vice versa.
Rake Sharing
Train shares its rake with 12373/12374 Sealdah - Rampurhat Intercity Express
See also
Notes
- Runs three days in a week for every direction.
References
- "Train Services to be Modified for Few Days for Commissioning of 3rd Line Between Sainthia & Rampurhat]". er.indianrailways.gov.in. Eastern Railway. 6 April 2017. Retrieved 22 April 2018.s