Gurumukhi Superfast Express
The 12325 / 12326 Gurumukhi Superfast Express is an Express train of the Indian Railways connecting Kolkata in West Bengal and Nangal Dam in Punjab. It is currently being operated with 12325/12326 train numbers on once in week basis.[1][2]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 11 October 2010 |
| Current operator(s) | Eastern Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Kolkata (KOAA) Nangal Dam (NLDM) |
| Stops | 15 |
| Distance travelled | 1,806 km (1,122 mi) |
| Average journey time | 32h 20m |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 12325 / 12326 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper 3 Tier, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering, E-catering |
| Observation facilities | Rake sharing with 13137/13138 Kolkata–Azamgarh Weekly Express |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 56 km/h (35 mph) average including halts 110 km/h (68 mph) Operating speed |
Service
The 12325/Gurumukhi SF Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 1806 km in 32 hrs 20 mins. 12325/Gurumukhi SF Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 1806 km in 32 hrs 20 mins.
Route & Halts
The important halts of the train are :
Traction
As the route is fully electrified, it is hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based WAP-4 / WAP-7 locomotive from Kolkata to Nangal Dam, and vice versa.
Rake sharing & Maintenance
The train is maintained by the Kolkata Coaching Depot. The same rake is used for 13137/13138 Kolkata–Azamgarh Weekly Express for one way which is altered by the second rake on the other way.
Coach composition
The train consists of 15 ICF coach:
- 1 AC II Tier
- 1 AC III Tier
- 5 Sleeper coaches
- 4 General
- 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van