Shabd Bhedi Superfast Express Explained

Shabd Bhedi Superfast Express
Type:Superfast Express
Operator:Eastern Railway
Start: (GCT)
Stops:7
End: (KOAA)
Distance:761km (473miles)
Journeytime:13 hours 30 minutes
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board catering,
E-catering
Observation:Large windows
Baggage:Available
Otherfacilities:Below the seats
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:22323 / 22324
Speed:56km/h average including halts.

The 22323 / 22324 Shabd Bhedi Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between Ghazipur City and Kolkata in India. It is currently being operated with 22324/22323 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Service

The 22324/Shabd Bhedi Superfast Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 761 km in 13h 30m. The 22323/Shabd Bhedi Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 761 km in 13h 45m.

Route & halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

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

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Ghazipur City to Kolkata and vice versa.

Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction 1 times:

Rake sharing

The trains shares its rake with 13122 / 13121 Kolkata–Ghazipur City Weekly Express.

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://m.patrika.com/news/india/indian-railways-names-trains-after-personalities-to-woo-voters-in-up-elections-1441084/ Indian Railways name trains after personalities to woo voters in UP Elections
  2. http://nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=5728&id=0,4,268 INTRODUCTION OF NEW WEEKLY SUPERFAST EXPRESS TRAIN NO. 22323/22324 SHABD BHEDI EXPRESS
  3. http://www.er.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=997&did=14824075160978D4824434264D5C4AE78C1E1FF56581E.web91 ER TO RUN NEWLY INTRODUCED KOLKATA – GHAZIPUR CITY WEEKLY EXPRESS
  4. http://www.financialexpress.com/economy/indian-railways-to-flag-off-superfast-train-suhaildev-express-on-wednesday-from-ghazipur-irctc-co-in/235708/ Railways to flag off superfast train Suhaildev Express on Wednesday from Ghazipur
  5. News: Train names chug into age of politics . 1 May 2016 . The Telegraph . India . Sumi . Sukanya . 30 November 2018 .