Hubballi–Varanasi Weekly Express Explained

Varanasi - Hubballi Weekly Express
Type:Express
First:[1]
Operator:South Western Railway zone
Start: (BSB)
Stops:22
End: (UBL)
Distance:2030km (1,260miles)
Journey Time:42h 5m
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC II Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board Catering
E-Catering
Observation:ICF Utkrisht Coaches
Entertainment:No
Baggage:No
Other Facilities:Below the seats
Stock:2
Trainnumber:17324/17323
Speed:48km/h, including halts

The Varanasi - Hubballi Weekly Express is an Express train belonging to South Western Railway zone that runs between Varanasi Junction and Hubballi Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 17324/17323 train numbers on a weekly basis.[2] [3] [4]

Service

17324/Varanasi - Hubballi Weekly Express has an average speed of 51 km/h and covers 2035 km in 39h 55m .

The 17323/Hubballi - Varanasi Weekly Express has an average speed of 48 km/h and covers 2035 km in 42h 5m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composite

The train has standard ICF Utkrisht Rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 21 coaches :

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Hubballi Loco Shed based WDP-4 diesel locomotive from Varanasi Junction to Hubballi Junction and vice versa.

Direction reversal

Train Reverses its direction 1 times:

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Minister of Railways Flags off Train No 17324/17323 Varanasi - Hubballi - Varanasi Express (Weekly) & 17325/17326 Hubballi - Mysuru - Hubballi Express (Daily). Government of India. Press Information Bureau. 23 May 2017.
  2. http://www.swr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=1738&id=0,4,268 PERMANENTLY AUGMENTATION OF TRAIN WITH ADDITIONAL COACH
  3. http://www.deccanherald.com/content/613839/vishwamanava-express-story-behind-name.html 'Vishwamanava Express', and story behind the name
  4. News: Hubballi- Varanasi train to run from May 28 . The Times of India . 25 May 2017 . 13 May 2018 .