Kumbha Express
The 12369 / 12370 Kumbha Express is a Superfast Express express train belonging to Indian Railways – Eastern Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and Dehradun in India. The train was introduced in 2009 between Howrah Junction and Haridwar Junction. It was extended to Dehradun on 13 January 2021.[1]
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 30 December 2009 |
| Current operator(s) | Eastern Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Howrah (HWH) Dehradun Terminal (DDN) |
| Stops | 20 |
| Distance travelled | 1,586 km (985 mi) |
| Average journey time | 29 hours 5 minutes |
| Service frequency | 5 days a week |
| Train number(s) | 12369 / 12370 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | 1 AC , AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Observation facilities | Rake sharing with 12327/12328 Upasana Express |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum, 55 km/h (34 mph) average including halts |
It operates as train number 12369 from Howrah Junction to Dehradun and as train number 12370 in the reverse direction, serving the states of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
Coaches
The 12369/12370 Kumbha Express presently has 1 AC 1 cum 2 tier, 1 AC 2 tier, 4 AC 3 tier, Pantry Car 6 Sleeper class, 3 Unreserved/General and 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches.
Additionally, it also has a pantry car.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 12369 Kumbha Express covers the distance of 1587 kilometres in 29 hours 5 mins (55 km/h) and in 29 hours 5 mins as 12370 Kumbha Express (55 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing
The 12369/12370 Kumbha Express runs from Howrah via Asansol Junction, Madhupur Junction, Jasidih, Jhajha, Kiul, Mokama Junction, Patna Junction, Ara Junction, Buxar, Mughalsarai Junction, Varanasi, Lucknow Charbagh, Bareilly, Moradabad, Laksar Junction, Haridwar Junction to Dehradun
Traction
As the route is fully electrified, it is hauled by a Howrah-based WAP-4 / WAP-7 locomotive from Howrah until Dehradun and vice versa.
Timings
- 12369 Kumbha Express leaves Howrah Junction every day except Tuesday and Friday at 13:00 hrs IST and reaches Dehradun at 18:05 hrs IST the next day.
- 12370 Kumbha Express leaves Dehradun every day except Wednesday and Saturday at 22:10 hrs IST and reaches Howrah Junction at 03:15 hrs IST the next day.
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 12327/12328 Upasana Express.
References
- "[HD] 12370 Kumbha Express overtakes 12238 Begampura Express at Baksha - YouTube". youtube.com. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
- http://www.er.indianrailways.gov.in/er/notice/1382605760900_Tender%20Notice.pdf
External links
- "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System". irctc.co.in. Archived from the original on 3 March 2007. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet". IRFCA. Retrieved 5 April 2014.