Howrah–Jamalpur Express Explained

Howrah–Jamalpur Express
Type:Express
Operator:Eastern Railway
Start: (HWH)
Stops:19
End: (JMP)
Distance:467km (290miles)
Journeytime:9 hrs 35 mins
Frequency:Daily
Class:AC First, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board catering,
E-catering
Observation:Large windows
Baggage:No
Otherfacilities:Below the seats
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:13071 / 13072
Speed:49km/h average including halts.

The 13071 / 13072 Howrah–Jamalpur Express is an Express train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between and in India.It is currently being operated with 13071/13072 train numbers on a daily basis.[1] [2] [3]

Service

The 13071/Howrah–Jamalpur Super Express has an average speed of 49 km/h and covers 467 km in 9h 35m. The 13072/Jamalpur–Howrah Super Express has an average speed of 47 km/h and covers 467 km in 10h.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Schedule

13071/72

Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Arrival station Arrival time
13071 HWH Howrah Junction 9:35 PM Jamalpur Junction 7:25 AM (next day)
13072 JMP Jamalpur Junction 7:30 PM Howrah Junction 5:45 AM (next day)

Coach composition

The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 21 coaches:

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based WAP-5 / WAP-7 electric locomotive from Howrah to Jamalpur and vice versa.

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://bigwire.in/2016/04/02/blast-past-indian-flyovers-collapsed/ Indian flyovers that collapsed
  2. http://zeenews.india.com/business/budget-2013/railway-budget-2013-full-text_70954.html Railway Budget 2013: Full text
  3. http://www.topnews.in/lalu-offers-11-new-trains-rail-division-bihar-interim-rail-budget-200910-2124624 Lalu offers 11 new trains, a rail division to Bihar in Interim Rail Budget 2009–10