Sealdah–Jammu Tawi Humsafar Express Explained

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Sealdah - Jammu Tawi
Humsafar Express
Type:Humsafar Express
Operator:Eastern Railways
Start: (SDAH)
Stops:11
End: (JAT)
Distance:1948km (1,210miles)
Journeytime:34h 15m
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC 3 tier
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:Available
Observation:Large windows
Stock:LHB Humsafar
Trainnumber:22317 / 22318
Speed:Avg. Speed 57 km/h
Map State:collapsed

The 22317 / 22318 Sealdah - Jammu Tawi Humsafar Express is a superfast express train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between and in India. It was announced to be operated with 22317/22318 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1] [2] Its inaugural run took place on 4 July 2018.

Coach composition

The composition is yet to be announced but usually Humsafar Express trains are operated with only 3-Tier AC sleeper coaches with LED screens to display information about stations, train speed etc. and will have announcement system as well, Vending machines for tea, coffee and milk, Bio toilets in compartments as well as CCTV cameras.

Service

The 22317 Sealdah - Jammu Tawi Humsafar Express is scheduled to leave at 13:10 on Mondays and reach at 23:25 on Tuesday. The 22318 Jammu Tawi – Sealdah Humsafar Express leaves at 07:20 on Wednesdays and reaches the destination at 17:30 on Thursday.

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Howrah based WAP 7 locomotive from end to end.

Route and halts

The stoppages are:-

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Trains at a Glance (November 2017 - June 2018). 2 November 2017.
  2. Web site: 22317/Sealdah - Jammu Tawi Humsafar Express . indiarailinfo. 30 March 2019.