Upasana Express Explained

Upasana Express
Type:Superfast Express
Operator:Eastern Railway
Start: (HWH)
Stops:17
End: (DDN)
Distance:1589km (987miles)
Journeytime:29 hours 05 minutes
Frequency:Bi-weekly
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:Available
Observation:Rake sharing with 12369/12370 Kumbh Express
Baggage:Available
Otherfacilities:Below the seats
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:12327 / 12328
Speed:130km/h maximum,
55km/h average including halts.

The 12327 / 12328 Upasana Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian RailwaysEastern Railway zone that runs between and in India.

It operates as train number 12327 from Howrah Junction to Dehradun and as train number 12328 in the reverse direction, serving the states of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand and is a train that connect Howrah & Dehradun, the other train being the 12369/12370 Kumbha Express.

Coaches

The 12327/12328 Upasana Express presently has 2 AC 2 tier, 4 AC 3 tier,2 AC Three Economy Coaches, 2 Sleeper class car, 2 General Unreserved, 1 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) and 1 EOG (End on Generator) coaches. It 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 12327/12328 Upasana Express covers the distance of 1587 kilometres in 29hours 20 mins (54 km/h) in both directions. Its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing

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Traction

As the route is fully electrified, it is hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based WAP-5 / WAP-7 electric locomotive from Howrah to Dehradun and vice versa.

Timings

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 12369/12370 Kumbh Express.

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