Viswabharati Fast Passenger
The 53047 / 53048 Howrah–Rampurhat Viswabharati Fast Passenger is a Passenger train belonging to Indian Railways – Eastern Railway zone that runs between Howrah and Rampurhat Junction in India.
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Passenger |
| Locale | West Bengal |
| Current operator(s) | Eastern Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Howrah (HWH) Rampurhat Junction (RPH) |
| Stops | 21 |
| Distance travelled | 219 km (136 mi) |
| Average journey time | 04 hours 55 minutes as 53047, 05 hours 00 minutes as 53048 |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 53047 / 53048 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC Chair Car, 2nd Class seating, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | E-catering |
| Observation facilities | Rake sharing with 13011 / 13012 Howrah–Malda Town Intercity Express |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 105 km/h (65 mph) maximum, 45 km/h (28 mph) average including halts |
It operates as train number 53047 from Howrah Junction to Rampurhat and as train number 53048 in the reverse direction, serving the state of West Bengal.
Coaches
The 53047 / 53048 Howrah–Rampurhat Viswabharti Fast Passenger presently has 2 AC Chair Car, 3 Second Class reserved seating, 11 General Unreserved and 2 HOG (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not carry 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 53047 Howrah–Rampurhat Viswabharti Fast Passenger covers the distance of 219 kilometers in 04 hours 55 mins (44.54 km/h) and in 05 hours 00 mins as 53048 Rampurhat–Howrah Viswabharti Fast Passenger (43.80 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing
The 53047 / 53048 Howrah–Rampurhat Viswabharti Fast Passenger runs from Howrah via Bandel Junction, Barddhaman Junction, Guskara, Bolpur Shantiniketan, Ahmadpur Junction, Sainthia Junction, to Rampurhat.
Traction
As the route is fully electrified, a Howrah-based WAP-7 powers the train for its entire journey.
Timings
- 53048 Rampurhat–Howrah Viswabharti Fast Passenger leaves Rampurhat on a daily basis at 05:10 hrs IST and reaches Howrah Junction at 10:10 hrs IST the same day.
- 53047 Howrah–Rampurhat Viswabharti Fast Passenger leaves Howrah Junction on a daily basis at 16:40 hrs IST and reaches Rampurhat at 21:35 hrs IST the same day.
References
- "Viswabharati Fast Passenger Passing Liluah Junction". Retrieved 30 May 2014 – via YouTube.
- "VISWABHARATI FAST PASSENGER INDIAN RAILWAYS BEST "SAVARI"". Retrieved 30 May 2014 – via YouTube.
- "Howrah Rampurhat Viswabharati Fast Passenger |". Retrieved 30 May 2014 – via Flickr.
- "Sealdah-bound train narrowly misses accident". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- "Cancelled trains spoil holiday schedule". Telegraph India. Archived from the original on 23 May 2014. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
External links
- "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System". IRCTC. 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.