Howrah–Barmer Superfast Express | |
Type: | Superfast Express |
First: | 02 July 2002 http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/finance_budget/Previous%20Budget%20Speeches/2002-03.pdf |
Operator: | Eastern Railways |
Start: | (HWH) |
Stops: | 23 |
End: | (BME) |
Distance: | 2280km (1,420miles) |
Journey Time: | 35 hours and 40 minutes |
Frequency: | 2 days a week. 12323 Howrah–Barmer Superfast Express–Tuesday & Friday, 12324 Barmer–Howrah Superfast Express – Thursday & Sunday |
Class: | AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, Unreserved/General |
Seating: | Yes |
Sleeping: | Yes |
Catering: | Pantry car attached |
Baggage: | Storage space under berth |
Stock: | LHB coach |
Train Number: | 12323 / 12324 |
Speed: | 64km/h. 130 km/h (80 mph) maximum permissible speed. |
The 12323 / 24 Howrah–Barmer Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways – Eastern Railway zone that runs between and Barmer in India.
The train is extended till Barmer from 1 September 2020. Since normal operation is not going on, hence the COVID Special service of this train is right now operating from Barmer.[1]
The 12323 / 24 Howrah–Barmer Superfast Express has 1 AC 1st Class cum AC 2 tier, 2 AC 2 tier, 5 AC 3 tier, 13 Sleeper class, 4 Unreserved/General and 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake coaches. It also carries 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.
The 12323 Howrah–Barmer Superfast Express covers the distance of 2279km (1,416miles) in 35 hours 40 mins (64 km/h) and in 35 hours 40 mins as 12324 Barmer–Howrah Superfast Express (62 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is above 55km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
The 12323 / 24 Howrah–Barmer Superfast Express runs from Howrah Junction via
to railway station.