Varanasi–Singrauli Intercity Express Explained

Varanasi Junction - Singrauli Intercity Express
Type:Express
Operator:East Central Railway zone
Stops:7
Distance:210km (130miles)
Journey Time:5 hours
Frequency:Daily
Class:general unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:No
Catering:No
Stock:Standard Indian Railways Coaches
Trainnumber:13345 / 13346
Speed:30.5km/h

The 13345 / 46 Varanasi Junction - Singrauli 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 13345 from to and as train number 13346 in the reverse direction serving the states of Uttar Pradesh & Madhya Pradesh.

Coaches

The 13345 / 46 Varanasi Junction - Singrauli Intercity Express has two AC Chair Car, ten Non AC chair car, six general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.[1]

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 13345 - Intercity Express covers the distance of 210km (130miles) in 6 hours 40 mins (32 km/h) and in 7 hours 15 mins as the 13346 - Intercity Express (29 km/h).[2]

As the average speed of the train is less than 55km/h, as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

The 13345 / 46 Varanasi Junction - Singrauli Intercity Express runs from via,, Chopan to .

Traction

As the route is electrified, a Patratu based WDM-3A diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: जल्द रुकने लगेगी इंटरसिटी एक्सप्रेस . Jagran.com . 7 November 2013 . 15 February 2019 .
  2. Web site: चुनार-चोपन खंड में रेलवे ट्रैक पर दौड़ा दिया ट्रैक्टर . Jagran.com . 27 July 2016 . 15 February 2019.