Howrah–Gaya Express Explained

Howrah–Gaya Express
Type:Express
Operator:Eastern Railway zone
Start: (HWH)
Stops:14h 55m
End: (GAYA)
Distance:654km (406miles)
Journey Time:14h 55m
Frequency:Daily
Class:AC II Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board catering
E-catering
Observation:ICF coach
Entertainment:No
Baggage:No
Other Facilities:Below the seats
Stock:2
Trainnumber:13023/13024
Speed:44km/h, including halts

The Howrah–Gaya Express is an Express train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 13023/13024 train numbers on a daily basis.[1] [2] [3]

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:

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based electric locomotive from Howrah to Gaya and vice versa.

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/woman-kills-3-kids-self/articleshow/59359476.cms Woman kills 3 kids, self by jumping before the Gaya–Howrah Express
  2. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gaya/passengers-demand-long-distance-trains-from-gaya/articleshow/58540460.cms Passengers demand long distance trains from Gaya
  3. https://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20161218/3015520.html Huge consignment of arms seized from railway station