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Sealdah–Rampurhat Intercity Express

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Sealdah - Rampurhat Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service12 January 2011; 13 years ago (2011-01-12)
Current operator(s)Eastern Railway zone
Route
TerminiSealdah (SDAH)
Rampurhat Junction (RPH)
Stops12
Distance travelled214.8 km (133.5 mi)
Average journey time3 hours 40 minutes
Service frequencyThree days[a]
Train number(s)12373/12374
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed58 km/h (36 mph)
Route map
(Sealdah - Rampurhat) Intercity Express route map

Sealdah - Rampurhat Intercity Express is a Express train of the Indian Railways connecting Sealdah in West Bengal and Rampurhat Junction of West Bengal. It is currently being operated with 12373/12374 train numbers on three days a week basis.[1]

Service

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The 12373/Sealdah - Rampurhat Intercity Express has an average speed of 58 km/h and covers 214.8 km in 3 hrs 40 mins. 12374/Rampurhat - Sealdah Intercity Express has an average speed of 58 km/h and covers 214.8 km in 3 hrs 40 mins.

Route and halts

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The important halts of the train are:

Coach composite

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The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 10 coaches :

  • 1 Chair Car
  • 6 General
  • 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by an Asansol Loco Shed based WAG-5 or WAG-5P or WAM-4 electric locomotive from Sealdah to Rampurhat and vice versa.

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with 13013/13014 Barddhaman - Rampurhat Express

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Runs two days in a week for every direction.
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References

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