| Varanasi Junction–Shaktinagar Terminal Intercity Express | |
| Type: | Express |
| Operator: | East Central Railway zone |
| Stops: | 7 |
| Distance: | 229km (142miles) |
| Journey Time: | 8 hours 15 mins |
| Frequency: | Daily |
| Class: | general unreserved |
| Seating: | Yes |
| Sleeping: | No |
| Catering: | No |
| Stock: | Standard Indian Railways Coaches |
| Trainnumber: | 23345 / 23346 |
| Speed: | 30.5km/h |
The 23345 / 46 Varanasi Junction–Shaktinagar Terminal Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways East Central Railway zone that runs between and in India.
It operates as train number 23345 from to and as train number 23346 in the reverse direction serving the states of Uttar Pradesh.[1]
The 23345 / 46 Varanasi Junction–Shaktinagar Terminal Intercity Express has five general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.[2]
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
The 23345 – Intercity Express covers the distance of 229km (142miles) in 7 hours 50 mins (29 km/h) and in 8 hours 00 mins as the 23346 – Intercity Express (29 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is less than 55km/h, as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.
The 23345 / 46 Varanasi Junction–Shaktinagar Terminal Intercity Express runs from via, Chopan to .
As the route is going to be electrified, a Patratu based WDM-3A diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.