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]

Gurumukhi Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service11 October 2010 (2010-10-11)
Current operator(s)Eastern Railways
Route
TerminiKolkata (KOAA)
Nangal Dam (NLDM)
Stops15
Distance travelled1,806 km (1,122 mi)
Average journey time32h 20m
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)12325 / 12326
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper 3 Tier, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering,
E-catering
Observation facilitiesRake sharing with 13137/13138 Kolkata–Azamgarh Weekly Express
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Technical
Rolling stockLHB Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed56 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

References


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