Sambalpur–Varanasi Express
The Sambalpur - Banaras Express is an express train belonging to East Coast Railway zone that runs between Sambalpur Junction and Banaras in India. It is currently being operated with 18311/18312 train numbers on twice in a week basis.[1][2][3]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Current operator(s) | East Coast Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Sambalpur Junction (SBP) |
| Stops | 33 |
| End | Banaras (BSBS) |
| Distance travelled | 893 km (555 mi) |
| Service frequency | Twice [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 18311/18312 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC II Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | E-Catering |
| Observation facilities | ICF Coaches |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 45 km/h (28 mph), including halts |
Service
The 18311/Sambalpur - Banaras Express has an average speed of 45 km/hr and covers 893 km in 19h 45m. 118312/Banaras - Sambalpur Express has an average speed of 44 km/hr and covers 893 km in 20h 15m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composite
The train has standard LCF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consist of 18 coaches :
- 1 AC II Tier
- 3 AC III Tier
- 6 Sleeper Coaches
- 6 General
- 2 Generators cum Luggage/parcel van
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Tatanagar Loco Shed based WAM-4 electric locomotive from Sambalpur to Banaras and vice versa.
Rake Sharing
Train shares its rake with 22803/22804 Howrah - Sambalpur Express
See also
Notes
- Runs two days in a week for every direction.
References