Howrah–Balurghat Bi-Weekly Express
The Howrah – Balurghat Bi-Weekly Express is an Express train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and Balurghat in India. It is currently being operated with 13063/13064 train numbers on bi-Weekly basis.[1][2][3]
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Locale | West Bengal |
| First service | 13 October 2014 |
| Current operator(s) | Eastern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Howrah Junction (HWH) Balurghat (BLGT) |
| Stops | 10 |
| Distance travelled | 439 km (273 mi) |
| Service frequency | Bi-Weekly [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 13063/13064 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC II Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper Class/Chair Car, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | E-Catering |
| Observation facilities | Large Windows |
| Baggage facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) (Broad Gauge) |
| Operating speed | 42 km/h (26 mph) (average) 105 km/h (65 mph) (maximum) |
Overview
It runs on Mondays and Tuesdays of every week and connects important stations Such as Azimganj, Malda, Eklakhi and Buniadpur. It is the fastest Express bound for Balurghat other than Gour Express and Tebhaga Express. It runs via the Azimganj - Nalhati route. The 13063/Howrah – Balurghat Bi-Weekly Express has an average speed of 38 km/h and covers 439 km in 11h 35m. The 13064/Balurghat – Howrah Bi-Weekly Express has an average speed of 45 km/h and covers 439 km in 9h 45m.
Timing and halts
The train departs from Platform #6 of Howrah Junction at 7:55 and arrives in Balurghat at Platform #2 at 19:30, the same day. From Platform #1Balurghat, the train departs at 20:30 and arrives in Howrah Junction at Platform #6 or #7 at 6:15, the next day.
The important halts of the train are:
- Howrah Junction
- Bandel Junction
- Nabadwip Dham
- Katwa Junction
- Azimganj Junction
- New Farakka Junction
- Malda Town
- Eklakhi Junction
- Gazole
- Buniadpur
- Gangarampur (Experimental Till 31/03/2018)
- Balurghat
Classes
The train usually consists 15 standard ICF coaches. During the day 3 Chair cars are attached with it instead of 3 sleeper classes. It does not carry any pantry car :
- 2 AC II Tier Cum III Tiers
- Day : 2 Sleeper Classes + 3 Chair cars
- Night : 5 Sleeper Classes
- 6 General (unreserved)
- 2 Seating (Disabled/Ladies) cum Luggage Rakes
Coach composition
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | SLR | GEN | GEN | GEN | S1 | S2 | D1 | D2 | D3 | AB1 | AB2 | GEN | GEN | GEN | SLR |
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLR | GEN | GEN | GEN | AB2 | AB1 | S5 | S4 | S3 | S2 | S1 | GEN | GEN | GEN | SLR |
Loco Link
As the route is not electrified, a Howrah Diesel Loco Shed based ALCO-251C Indian locomotive class WDM-3A locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
Rake sharing
The train shares its rakes with 13043/13044 Howrah - Raxaul Express.
See also
Notes
- Runs two days in a week for every direction.
External links
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