Farakka Express (via Ayodhya Cantt) explained

Farakka Express (via Ayodhya Cantt)
Type:Express
Operator:Northeast Frontier Railway
Start: (BLGT)
Stops:67
End: (BTI)
Distance:1867km (1,160miles)
Journeytime:42hrs 15mins
Frequency:4 days a week.
Class:AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, AC 3 tier Economy, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:Available
Observation:Large windows
Baggage:Available
Otherfacilities:Below the seats
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:13483 / 13484
Speed:48km/h average including halts

The 13483 / 13484 Farakka Express (via Ayodhya Cantt) is an Express train belonging to Northeast Frontier Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 13483/13484 train numbers on four days in a week basis.[1] [2] [3]

Service

The 13483/Farakka Express has an average speed of 48 km/h and covers 1867 km in 42h 15m. The 13484/Farakka Express has an average speed of 47 km/h and covers 1867 km in 42h 20m.

Route and halts

The important stops of the train are;

Coach composition

The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:

Traction

As the route is now fully electrified, it is hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed based WAP-5 / WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 13413 / 13414 Farakka Express (via Sultanpur).

See also

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Notes and References

  1. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Railways-diverts-16-trains/articleshow/54502262.cms Railways diverts 16 trains
  2. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Rail-block-to-affect-movement-of-trains-between-Lucknow-and-Kanpur-for-27-days/articleshow/55333434.cms Rail block to affect movement of trains
  3. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Doon-accident-3-trains-cancelled-routes-of-over-a-dozen-diverted/articleshow/13695759.cms Doon accident: 3 trains cancelled, routes of over a dozen diverted