Poorva Express (via Gaya)

The 12381 / 12382 Poorva Express (via Gaya) is a Superfast train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and New Delhi in India. It is currently being operated with 12381/12382 train numbers on a tri-weekly basis.[1][2][3]

Poorva Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service1 October 1956 (1956-10-01)
Current operator(s)Eastern Railways
Route
StartHowrah (HWH)
Stops20
EndNew Delhi (NDLS)
Distance travelled1,451 km (902 mi)
Average journey time21h 50m
Service frequencyTri-weekly[lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)12381 / 12382
On-board services
Class(es)First AC, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesPantry Car
On-board Catering
E-Catering
Observation facilitiesLarge Windows
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed66 km/h (41 mph), including halts

Service

The 12381/Poorva Express has an average speed of 66 km/hr and covers 1451 km in 21h 50m. The 12382/Poorva Express has an average speed of 62 km/hr and covers 1451 km in 23h 20m.

Route & Halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composite

The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches :

  • 1 First AC and AC II Tier Combined as HA1
  • 2 AC II Tier
  • 5 AC III Tier
  • 9 Sleeper Coaches
  • 1 Pantry Car
  • 2 General Unreserved
  • 2 End-on Generator

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed based WAP 7 electric locomotive from Howrah to New Delhi.

Rake Sharing

The train shares its rake with 12303/12304 Poorva Express (via Patna).

Notes
  1. Runs three days in a week for every direction.

See also

References
  1. "Mega Power & Traffic Block between Khana & Galsi stations on 23.10.2016". Archived from the original on 15 August 2017. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  2. Railway timetable implemented after midnight
  3. Lizard found in train meal in UP, passenger complains to railway minister


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