Kumbha Express
The 12369 / 12370 Kumbha Express is a superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways - Eastern Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and Haridwar Junction in India.
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 30 December 2009 |
| Current operator(s) | Eastern Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Howrah (HWH) |
| Stops | 19 |
| End | Haridwar (HW) |
| Distance travelled | 1,537 km (955 mi) |
| Average journey time | 27 hours 35 minutes |
| Service frequency | 5 days a week |
| Train number(s) | 12369 / 12370 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Observation facilities | Rake sharing with 12327/12328 Upasana Express |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum, 57 km/h (35 mph) average including halts |
It operates as train number 12369 from Howrah Junction to Haridwar Junction and as train number 12370 in the reverse direction serving the states of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh & Uttarakhand.
Coaches
The 12369/12370 Kumbha Express presently has 1 AC 2 tier, 1 AC 3 tier, 8 Sleeper Class, 2 Unreserved/General & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches.
Additionally, it also has a Pantry car coach.
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 12369 Kumbha Express covers the distance of 1536 kilometres in 26 hours 55 mins (57.07 km/hr) & in 27 hours 20 mins as 12370 Kumbha Express (56.20 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is above 57 km/h (35 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing
The 12369/12370 Kumbha Express runs from Howrah via Asansol, Madhupur, Jasidih, Jhajha, Kiul, Mokama, Patna Junction, Ara, Buxar, Mughalsarai Junction, Varanasi, Lucknow Charbagh, Bareilly, Moradabad, Laksar to Haridwar.
Traction
As the route is fully electrified, it is hauled by a Howrah based WAP 4 / WAP 7 locomotive from Howrah until Haridwar and vice versa.
Timings
- 12369 Kumbha Express leaves Howrah Junction every day except Tuesday & Friday at 13:10 hrs IST and reaches Haridwar Junction at 16:35 hrs IST the next day.
- 12370 Kumbha Express leaves Haridwar Junction every day except Wednesday & Saturday at 23:55 hrs IST and reaches Howrah Junction at 03:15 hrs IST the next day.
Rake Sharing
The train shares its rake with 12327/12328 Upasana Express.
References
- "[HD] 12370 Kumbha Express overtakes 12238 Begampura Express at Baksha - YouTube". youtube.com. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
- http://www.er.indianrailways.gov.in/er/notice/1382605760900_Tender%20Notice.pdf
External links
- "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System". irctc.co.in. Archived from the original on 3 March 2007. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet". irfca.org. Retrieved 5 April 2014.