Howrah–Gaya Express
The Howrah–Gaya Express is an Express train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and Gaya Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 13023/13024 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Current operator(s) | Eastern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Howrah Junction (HWH) Gaya Junction (GAYA) |
| Stops | 14h 55m |
| Distance travelled | 654 km (406 mi) |
| Average journey time | 14h 55m |
| Service frequency | Daily [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 13023/13024 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC II Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper class, 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 | 44 km/h (27 mph), including halts |
Service
The 13023/Howrah–Gaya Express has an average speed of 44 km/h and covers 655 km in 14h 55m. The 13024/Gaya–Howrah Express has an average speed of 43 km/h and covers 655 km in 15h 20m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composition
The train has standard ICF rakes (UTKRISTH COACH) with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 15 coaches:
- 1 AC II Tier
- 2 AC III Tier
- 4 Sleeper coaches
- 6 General
- 2 Generators cum Luggage/parcel van
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based electric locomotive from Howrah to Gaya and vice versa.
Notes
- Runs seven days in a week for every direction.
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References
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