Kharagpur–Purulia Intercity Express Explained

Kharagpur–Purulia Intercity Express
Type:Intercity
Operator:South Eastern Railway zone
Start: (KGP)
Stops:12
End: (PRR)
Distance:208km (129miles)
Journey Time:4h
Frequency:Tri-weekly
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board catering
E-catering
Observation:ICF coach
Entertainment:No
Baggage:No
Other Facilities:Below the seats
Stock:2
Trainnumber:22875/22876
Speed:52km/h, including halts

The Kharagpur–Purulia Intercity Express is an Intercity train belonging to South Eastern Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 22875/22876 train numbers on tri-weekly basis.[1] [2] [3]

Service

The 22875/Kharagpur–Purulia Intercity Express has an average speed of 52 km/h and covers 208 km in 4h. The 22876/Purulia–Kharagpur Intercity Express has an average speed of 53 km/h and covers 208 km in 3h 55m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 9 coaches:

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Santragachi Loco Shed-based WAM-4 electric locomotive from Kharagpur to Purulia and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 12865/12866 Lalmati Express and 22821/22822 Birsa Munda Express.

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,423&dcd=1331&did=14732304409034F7233B6C961F11D967C5E78D7BEE634.web91 REGULATION OF SER TRAINS ON 07.09.2016
  2. http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,423&dcd=813&did=14278071109526D976E9F49E1EC6A40D7EF738AD5C5FE.web103 SER TO REGULATE TRAIN SERVICES FOR COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRONIC INTERLOCKING SYSTEM AT TIKIAPARA
  3. http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20140730/2432753.html Regulation of SER Trains Services for Non-Interlocking Work