Howrah–Ahmedabad Superfast Express Explained

Howrah–Ahmedabad Superfast Express
Type:Superfast
Locale:West Bengal, Jharkhand, Orissa, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra & Gujarat
Operator:South Eastern Railways
Start: (HWH)
Stops:62
End: (ADI)
Distance:2087km (1,297miles)
Journeytime:37 hours 35 minutes
Frequency:Daily
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:Available
Observation:Large windows
Otherfacilities:Below the seats
Trainnumber:12833 / 12834
Speed:130km/h maximum
56km/h, including halts

The 12833 / 12834 Howrah–Ahmedabad Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between and in India.

It operates as train number 12834 from Howrah to Ahmedabad and as train number 12833 in the reverse direction.

It connect states of West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Gujarat.

Coaches

The 12834/33 Howrah–Ahmedabad Superfast Express presently has 3 AC 2 tier, 8 AC 3 tier, 5 Sleeper class, 2 General Unreserved coaches, 1 pantry car, 1 Seating cum Luggage coach & 1 EOG cum luggage coach.[1] [2]

As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

The 12834 Howrah–Ahmedabad Superfast Express covers the distance of 2087 kilometres in 37 hours 05 mins (56.28 km/h) & in 37 hours 35 mins (55.53 km/h) as 12833 Ahmedabad–Howrah Superfast Express.

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Schedule

Routeing

The 12834/33 Howrah–Ahmedabad Superfast Express runs via,,,,,,, & .

Traction

It is hauled by a / Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from end to end.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: KishlayRF . 12833/Ahmedabad - Howrah SF Express (PT) - Ahmedabad to Howrah SER/South Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry . 2023-07-15 . indiarailinfo.com.
  2. Web site: KishlayRF . 12834/Howrah - Ahmedabad SF Express (PT) - Howrah to Ahmedabad SER/South Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry . 2023-07-15 . indiarailinfo.com.