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 | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | May 2, 2011 |
| Current operator(s) | Eastern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Barddhaman Junction (BWN) Rampurhat Junction (RPH) |
| Stops | 4 |
| Distance travelled | 112 km (70 mi) |
| Average journey time | 2h 20m |
| 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 coach |
| 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/h and covers 112 km in 2h 20m. 13014/Rampurhat–Barddhaman Express has an average speed of 41 km/h and covers 112 km in 2h 45m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composition
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