Haldia–Asansol Express

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Haldia–Asansol Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service5 January 2010; 14 years ago (2010-01-05)
Current operator(s)Eastern Railway zone
Route
TerminiHaldia (HLZ)
Asansol Junction (ASN)
Stops17
Distance travelled324 km (201 mi)
Average journey time6h 35m
Service frequencySix days[a]
Train number(s)13501/13502
On-board services
Class(es)General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesICF coach
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed49 km/h (30 mph), including halts

The Haldia–Asansol Express is an Express train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between Haldia and Asansol Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 13501/13502 train numbers on six days in a week basis.[1][2][3][4]

Service[edit]

The 13501/Haldia–Asansol Express has an average speed of 49 km/h and covers 324 km in 6h 35m. The 13502/Asansol–Haldia Express has an average speed of 49 km/h and covers 324 km in 6h 35m.

Route and stops[edit]

The important stops of the train are:

Coach composition[edit]

The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 7 coaches:

  • 5 General
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction[edit]

Both trains are hauled by an Asansol Loco Shed-based WAP-4 or WAG-5 type electric locomotive from Haldia to Asansol and back.

Rake sharing[edit]

The train shares its rake with 13505/13506 Digha–Asansol Express.

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Runs six days in a week for every direction.

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