Howrah–Jaisalmer Superfast Express Explained

Howrah–Jaisalmer Superfast Express
Type:Superfast Express
Operator:Eastern Railways
Start: (HWH)
Stops:12
End: (JSM)
Distance:2249km (1,397miles)
Journeytime:39 hours 10 minutes
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:Available
Observation:Large windows
Baggage:Below the seats
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:12371 / 12372
Speed: average including halts

The 12371 / 12372 Howrah–Jaisalmer Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train of the Indian Railways connecting in West Bengal and of Rajasthan. It is currently being operated with 12371/12372 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1] [2] [3]

Service

The 12371/Howrah–Jaisalmer Superfast Express has an average speed of 57 km/h and covers 2249 km in 39 hrs 25 mins. 12372/Jaisalmer–Howrah Superfast Express has an average speed of 57 km/h and covers 2249 km in 39 hrs 25 mins.

Route & halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has got LHB rakes from 26 August 2019, with a maximum speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 24 coaches:

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Howrah-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Howrah to and from Mughalsarai Junction it is hauled by a Mughalsarai-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive up til Jaisalmer and vice versa.

See also

Timetable

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.er.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=845&did=1465816928776050346AA5EBB1B38C56E732E975D4085.web91 ADDITIONAL AC 3-TIER BERTHS IN POPULAR LONG DISTANCE TRAINS
  2. http://www.er.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=659&did=144491169182178AC2A7155776C2A164C51BB4C180730.web103 MORE COACHES IN ER TRAINS
  3. http://www.nwr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=3259&id=0,4,268 Permanent Augmentatin in 02 Trains