Farakka Express (via Faizabad)
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 1 October 1963 |
| Current operator(s) | Northeast Frontier Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Balurghat (BLGT) Bathinda (BTI) |
| Stops | 67 |
| Distance travelled | 1,867 km (1,160 mi) |
| Average journey time | 42hrs 15mins |
| Service frequency | 4 days a week. [a] |
| Train number(s) | 13483 / 13484 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, AC 3 tier Economy, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 48 km/h (30 mph) average including halts |
The 13483 / 13484 Farakka Express (via Ayodhya Cantt.) is an Express train belonging to Northeast Frontier Railway zone that runs between Balurghat and Bathinda Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 13483/13484 train numbers on four days in a week basis.[1][2][3]
Service[edit]
The 13483/Farakka Express has an average speed of 48 km/h and covers 1867 km in 42h 15m. The 13484/Farakka Express has an average speed of 47 km/h and covers 1867 km in 42h 20m.
Route and halts[edit]
The important stops of the train are;
- Balurghat
- Eklakhi Junction
- Malda Town
- New Farakka Junction
- Barharwa Junction
- Sahibganj Junction
- Bhagalpur Junction
- Jamalpur Junction
- Kiul Junction
- Patna Junction
- Danapur
- Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.
- Varanasi Junction
- Jaunpur Junction
- Ayodhya Junction
- Barabanki Junction
- Lucknow Charbagh
- Unnao Junction
- Kanpur Central
- Etawah Junction
- Tundla Junction
- Aligarh Junction
- Ghaziabad Junction
- Delhi Shahdara Junction
- Delhi Junction
- Rohtak Junction
- Jind Junction
- Jakhal Junction
- Bathinda Junction
Coach composition[edit]
The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:
- 1 AC 1st Class Sleeper
- 1 AC II Tier
- 7 AC III Tier
- 1 AC III Tier Economy
- 6 Sleeper coaches
- 1 Pantry car
- 3 General
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction[edit]
As the route is now fully electrified, it is hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed based WAP-5 / WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.
Rake sharing[edit]
The train shares its rake with 13413 / 13414 Farakka Express (via Sultanpur).
See also[edit]
- Malda Town railway station
- Delhi Junction railway station
- Farakka Express
- Malda Town–New Delhi Express
Notes[edit]
- ^ Runs four days in a week for every direction.
References[edit]
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