Kumbh Express Explained

Kumbh Express
Type:Superfast
Operator:Eastern Railway
Start: (HWH)
Stops:22
End: (DDN)
Distance:1589km (987miles)
Journeytime:29 hours 10 minutes
Frequency:5 days a week
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:Available
Observation:Rake sharing with 12327/12328 Upasana Express
Baggage:Available
Otherfacilities:Below the seats
Trainnumber:12369 / 12370
Speed:130km/h maximum,
54km/h average including halts.

The 12369 / 12370 Kumbh Express is a Superfast Express express train belonging to Indian RailwaysEastern Railway zone that runs between and in India. The train was introduced in 2009 between and . It was extended to on 13 January 2021.[1]

It operates as train number 12369 from Howrah Junction to Dehradun and as train number 12370 in the reverse direction, serving the states of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. This train is also widely considered as the fastest train in the route of Howrah to Dehradun with also a high priority.

Coaches

The train presently has 1 AC 1 cum 2 tier, 1 AC 2 tier, 4 AC 3 tier, Pantry Car 6 Sleeper class, 3 Unreserved/General and 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches additionally, it also has a pantry car. As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

The 12369 Kumbh Express covers the distance of 1589 kilometres in 29 hours 10 mins (54 km/h) and also in 29 hours 10 mins as 12370 Kumbh Express (54 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is above 56km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing

The 12369/12370 Kumbha Express runs from Howrah via,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, toDehradun

Traction

As the route is fully electrified, it is hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based WAP-5 locomotive from Howrah to Dehradun and vice versa.

Timings

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 12327/12328 Upasana Express.

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kumbh Mela 2021: Railways extends Kumbh Express from Howrah to Dehradun for commuters | Details inside. 8 January 2021.