Howrah–Dhanbad Double Decker Express

The Howrah–Dhanbad Double Decker Express was a Superfast train of Indian Railways, which was the first of its type to be introduced. It was accommodated with latest stainless steel LHB coach, manufactured at Kapurthala Coach Factory. It connected Kolkata, capital of West Bengal and Dhanbad, an important city in Jharkhand. With this India joins the league of Europe and North America that run double-decker trains. This new AC design had several features namely stainless steel body, high-speed Eurofima design bogies with air springs and fire safety-features. The coaches had a control discharge toilet system. The train comprised five AC Double Deck Chair Cars and two End-On-Generation Vans. This train was regularly hauled by a WAP-7 locomotive. Sometimes, a WAP-4 locomotive was also be seen as an off-link. The train last ran in December 2014. Since 1 January 2015, the train has been discontinued. At present the train is lying unmaintained in platform no.16 of Howrah station. This train is considered one of the most unsuccessful trains on this route. According to recent news reports the train will be scrapped sooner than later.

Howrah–Dhanbad AC Double Decker Express
Overview
Service typeExpress Double-Decker
StatusDiscontinued
LocaleWest Bengal & Jharkhand
First serviceOctober 1, 2011 (2011-10-01)[1]
Last serviceNovember 8, 2016 (2016-11-08)[2]
Current operator(s)Eastern Railways
Route
TerminiHowrah Junction (HWH)
Dhanbad Junction (DHN)
Stops5
Distance travelled259 km
Average journey time4 hrs 15 mins
Service frequencyAll Days Except Sunday
Train number(s)12385/12386
On-board services
Class(es)AC Chair Car
Seating arrangementsAvailable
Catering facilitiesAvailable (paid)
Observation facilitiesLHB coach
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Technical
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationYes
Operating speedAverage – 60 km/h Maximum – 110 km/h

See also

References
  1. "The first AC Double Decker train was introduced between Howrah-Dhanbad in 2011". Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 24 August 2012.
  2. "Double decker train to ply in Eastern region for festive rush". The Economic Times. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
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