Howrah–Rajgir Fast Passenger Explained

Howrah–Rajgir Fast Passenger
Type:Passenger
Operator:Eastern Railway
Start: (HWH)
Stops:81
End: (RGD)
Distance:656km (408miles)
Journeytime:23h 45m
Frequency:Daily
Class:Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:No
Catering:No
Observation:ICF coach
Entertainment:No
Baggage:Below the seats
Stock:2
El:No
Trainnumber:53043/53044
Speed:28km/h average with halts

Howrah–Rajgir Fast Passenger is a passenger train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between and . It is currently being operated with 53043/53044 train numbers on a daily basis.[1] [2] [3]

Average speed and frequency

The 53043/Howrah–Rajgir Fast Passenger runs with an average speed of 28 km/h and completes 656 km in 23h 45m. The 53044/Rajgir–Howrah Fast Passenger runs with an average speed of 28 km/h and completes 656 km in 23h 45m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composite

The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 11 coaches:

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Howrah to Rajgir and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 53041/53042 Howrah–Jaynagar Passenger.

Direction reversal

Train reverses its direction 1 times:

Timing

53044 – Starts daily from Rajgir at 12:40 PM IST and reaches Howrah Junction on 2nd day at 12:10 PM IST

53043 – Starts daily from Howrah at 11:10 AM and reaches Rajgir on dy 2 at 10:55 AM

See also

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.jagran.com/news/national-supporters-of-anant-singh-capture-railway-station-tried-to-blow-the-train-12519027.html?src=p1 In the possession of supporters of Anant, try to blow train station, train
  2. http://www.jagran.com/bihar/patna-city-howrahdelhi-rail-route-and-several-highway-jam-by-anant-supporters-12518919.html?src=p1 Infinite in Beur Jail, supporter on Howrah-Delhi Rail Route, Highway also jammed
  3. http://www.jagran.com/bihar/patna-city-anants-supporters-go-on-rampage-in-south-bihar-attempt-to-burn-train-12518919.html?src=p1 Infinite supporters captured south Bihar, try to blow the train