Varanasi–Singrauli Intercity Express
The 13345 / 46 Varanasi Junction - Singrauli Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways East Central Railway zone that runs between Varanasi Junction and Singrauli in India.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 1 July 2011 |
| Current operator(s) | East Central Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Varanasi Junction Singrauli |
| Stops | 7 |
| Distance travelled | 210 km (130 mi) |
| Average journey time | 5 hours |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 13345 / 13346 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | general unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 30.5 km/h (19 mph) |
It operates as train number 13345 from Varanasi Junction to Singrauli and as train number 13346 in the reverse direction serving the states of Uttar Pradesh & Madhya Pradesh.
Coaches
The 13345 / 46 Varanasi Junction - Singrauli Intercity Express has two AC Chair Car, ten Non AC chair car, six general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.[1]
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 13345 Varanasi Junction - Singrauli Intercity Express covers the distance of 210 km (130 mi) in 6 hours 40 mins (32 km/h) and in 7 hours 15 mins as the 13346 Singrauli - Varanasi Junction Intercity Express (29 km/h).[2]
As the average speed of the train is less than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
The 13345 / 46 Varanasi Junction - Singrauli Intercity Express runs from Varanasi Junction via Chunar, Robertsganj, Chopan to Singrauli.
Traction
As the route is electrified, a Patratu based WDM-3A diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References
- "जल्द रुकने लगेगी इंटरसिटी एक्सप्रेस". Jagran.com. 7 November 2013. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
- "चुनार-चोपन खंड में रेलवे ट्रैक पर दौड़ा दिया ट्रैक्टर". Jagran.com. 27 July 2016. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
External links
- 13345 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 13346 Intercity Express at India Rail Info