Howrah–Sambalpur Superfast Express Explained

Howrah–Sambalpur Superfast Express
Type:Express
Operator:East Coast Railway zone
Start: (HWH)
Stops:9
End: (SBP)
Distance:659km (409miles)
Journey Time:10h 45m
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC II Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:E-catering
Observation:ICF coach
Entertainment:No
Baggage:No
Other Facilities:Below the seats
Stock:2
Trainnumber:22803/22804
Speed:61km/h, including halts

The Howrah–Sambalpur Superfast Express is an Express train belonging to East Coast Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 22803/22804 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1] [2] [3]

Service

The 22803/Howrah–Sambalpur Superfast Express has an average speed of 61 km/h and covers 659 km in 10h 45m. 22804/Sambalpur–Howrah Superfast Express has an average speed of 60 km/h and covers 659 km in 11h.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has standard LCF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 18 coaches:

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Santragachi Loco Shed-based WAP-4 or WAP-7 electric locomotive from Sambalpur to Howrah and vice versa.

Rake sharing

Train shares its rake with 18311/18312 Sambalpur–Varanasi Express.

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.eastcoastrail.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=1487&id=0,4,268 TRAIN SERVICES TO BE DIVERTED, SHORT TERMINATED AND CANCELLED FOR MODERNISATION WORK BETWEEN BALASORE AND HALDIPADA
  2. http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,423&dcd=397&did=13815739817763784A9D3C03E1AC0A577C103CE8088C1.web103 REGULATION OF TRAIN SERVICES ON EAST COAST SECTION
  3. http://www.eastcoastrail.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=2266&did=147547185231634F102EF1395946E8F331C7201C2B332.web91 NEW TRAIN TIME TABLE TO BE EFFECTIVE FROM 1ST OCTOBER’2016: CHANGES IN THE TIMINGS OF 44 TRAINS