Howrah–Rajgir Fast Passenger
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Passenger |
| Current operator(s) | Eastern Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Howrah Junction (HWH) Rajgir (RGD) |
| Stops | 81 |
| Distance travelled | 656 km (408 mi) |
| Average journey time | 23h 45m |
| Service frequency | Daily [a] |
| Train number(s) | 53043/53044 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Observation facilities | ICF coach |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) |
| Electrification | No |
| Operating speed | 28 km/h (17 mph) average with halts |
Howrah–Rajgir Fast Passenger is a passenger train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and Rajgir. It is currently being operated with 53043/53044 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3]
Average speed and frequency
The 53043/Howrah–Rajgir Fast Passenger runs with an average speed of 28 km/h and completes 656 km in 23h 45m. The 53044/Rajgir–Howrah Fast Passenger runs with an average speed of 28 km/h and completes 656 km in 23h 45m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composite
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 11 coaches:
- 9 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Howrah to Rajgir and vice versa.
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 53041/53042 Howrah–Jaynagar Passenger.
Direction reversal
Train reverses its direction 1 times:
Timing
53044 – Starts daily from Rajgir at 12:40 PM IST and reaches Howrah Junction on 2nd day at 12:10 PM IST
53043 – Starts daily from Howrah at 11:10 AM and reaches Rajgir on dy 2 at 10:55 AM
See also
Notes
- ^ Runs seven days in a week for every direction.
References
- ^ In the possession of supporters of Anant, try to blow train station, train
- ^ Infinite in Beur Jail, supporter on Howrah-Delhi Rail Route, Highway also jammed
- ^ Infinite supporters captured south Bihar, try to blow the train
External links
- 53043/Howrah–Rajgir Fast Passenger
- 53044/Rajgir–Howrah Fast Passenger
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