Howrah–Sambalpur Superfast Express
The Howrah–Sambalpur Superfast Express is an Express train belonging to East Coast Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and Sambalpur Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 22803/22804 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 6 December 2010 |
| Current operator(s) | East Coast Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Howrah Junction (HWH) Sambalpur Junction (SBP) |
| Stops | 9 |
| Distance travelled | 659 km (409 mi) |
| Average journey time | 10h 45m |
| Service frequency | Weekly [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 22803/22804 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC II Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | E-catering |
| Observation facilities | ICF coach |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 61 km/h (38 mph), including halts |
Service
The 22803/Howrah–Sambalpur Superfast Express has an average speed of 61 km/h and covers 659 km in 10h 45m. 22804/Sambalpur–Howrah Superfast Express has an average speed of 60 km/h and covers 659 km in 11h.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composition
The train has standard LCF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 18 coaches:
- 1 AC II Tier
- 2 AC III Tier
- 6 Sleeper coaches
- 7 General
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Santragachi Loco Shed-based WAP-4 or WAP-7 electric locomotive from Sambalpur to Howrah and vice versa.
Rake sharing
Train shares its rake with 18311/18312 Sambalpur–Varanasi Express.
See also
Notes
- Runs one day in a week for every direction.
External links
- 22803/Howrah–Sambalpur Superfast Express India Rail Info
- 22804/Sambalpur–Howrah Superfast Express India Rail Info
References