Barddhaman–Rampurhat Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express | 
| First service | May 2, 2011 | 
| Current operator(s) | Eastern Railway zone | 
| Route | |
| Termini | Barddhaman Junction  (BWN) Rampurhat Junction (RPH) | 
| Stops | 4 | 
| Distance travelled | 112 km (70 mi) | 
| Average journey time | 2h 20m | 
| Service frequency | Thrice [a] | 
| Train number(s) | 13013/13014 | 
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | General Unreserved | 
| Seating arrangements | No | 
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | 
| Catering facilities | On-board catering E-catering | 
| Observation facilities | ICF coach | 
| Entertainment facilities | No | 
| Baggage facilities | No | 
| Other facilities | Below the seats | 
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 | 
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | 
| Operating speed | 48 km/h (30 mph), including halts | 
The Barddhaman–Rampurhat Express is an Express train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between Barddhaman Junction and Rampurhat Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 13013/13014 train numbers on thrice in a week basis.[1]
Service
The 13013/Barddhaman–Rampurhat Express has an average speed of 48 km/h and covers 112 km in 2h 20m. 13014/Rampurhat–Barddhaman Express has an average speed of 41 km/h and covers 112 km in 2h 45m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- Barddhaman Junction
- Bolpur Shantiniketan
- Prantik railway station
- Ahmadpur Junction
- Sainthia Junction
- Rampurhat Junction
Coach composition
The train has standard LCF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 10 coaches:
- 8 General
- 2 Generators cum Luggage/parcel van
Traction
Both trains are hauled by an Asansol Loco Shed-based WAG-5P electric locomotive from Barddhaman to Rampurhat and vice versa.
Rake sharing
Train shares its rake with 12373/12374 Sealdah–Rampurhat Intercity Express
See also
- Rampurhat Junction railway station
- Barddhaman Junction railway station
- Sealdah–Rampurhat Intercity Express
Notes
- ^ Runs three days in a week for every direction.
External links
References
- ^ "Train Services to be Modified for Few Days for Commissioning of 3rd Line Between Sainthia & Rampurhat]". er.indianrailways.gov.in. Eastern Railway. 6 April 2017. Retrieved 22 April 2018.s