Sambalpur–Varanasi Express
The Sambalpur–Banaras Express is an Express train belonging to East Coast Railway zone that runs between Sambalpur Junction and Banaras in India. It is currently being operated with 18311/18312 train numbers on twice in a week basis.[1][2][3]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Current operator(s) | East Coast Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Sambalpur Junction (SBP) Banaras (BSBS) |
| Stops | 33 |
| Distance travelled | 893 km (555 mi) |
| Average journey time | 19h 45m |
| Service frequency | Twice [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 18311/18312 |
| 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 | 45 km/h (28 mph), including halts |
Service
The 18311/Sambalpur–Banaras Express has an average speed of 45 km/h and covers 893 km in 19h 45m. 118312/Banaras–Sambalpur Express has an average speed of 44 km/h and covers 893 km in 20h 15m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composition
The train has standard LCF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 18 coaches:
- 1 AC II Tier
- 3 AC III Tier
- 6 Sleeper coaches
- 6 General
- 2 Generators cum Luggage/parcel van
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Tatanagar Loco Shed-based WAM-4 electric locomotive from Sambalpur to Banaras, and vice versa.
Rake sharing
Train shares its rake with 22803/22804 Howrah–Sambalpur Superfast Express
See also
Notes
- Runs two days in a week for every direction.
References