Howrah–Jamalpur Express Explained

Howrah–Jamalpur Express
Type:Express
Operator:Eastern Railway zone
Start: (HWH)
Stops:19
End: (JMP)
Distance:467km (290miles)
Journey Time:9h 35m
Frequency:Daily
Class:Composite (First AC and AC II Tier), II Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board catering
E-catering
Observation:LHB coach
Entertainment:No
Baggage:No
Other Facilities:Below the seats
Stock:2
Trainnumber:13071/13072
Speed:49km/h, including halts

The Howrah–Jamalpur Express is an Express train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between and in India.It is currently being operated with 13071/13072 train numbers on a daily basis.[1] [2] [3]

Service

The 13071/Howrah–Jamalpur Super Express has an average speed of 49 km/h and covers 467 km in 9h 35m. The 13072/Jamalpur–Howrah Super Express has an average speed of 47 km/h and covers 467 km in 10h.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Schedule

13071/72

Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Arrival station Arrival time
13071 HWH Howrah Junction 9:35 PM Jamalpur Junction 7:25 AM (next day)
13072 JMP Jamalpur Junction 7:30 PM Howrah Junction 5:45 AM (next day)

Coach composition

The train has standard LCF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 17 coaches:

Loco traction

Both trains are hauled by a Howrah-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Howrah to Jamalpur and vice versa.

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://bigwire.in/2016/04/02/blast-past-indian-flyovers-collapsed/ Indian flyovers that collapsed
  2. http://zeenews.india.com/business/budget-2013/railway-budget-2013-full-text_70954.html Railway Budget 2013: Full text
  3. http://www.topnews.in/lalu-offers-11-new-trains-rail-division-bihar-interim-rail-budget-200910-2124624 Lalu offers 11 new trains, a rail division to Bihar in Interim Rail Budget 2009–10