Howrah–Sambalpur Superfast Express
The Howrah - Sambalpur Superfast Express is an express train belonging to East Coast Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and Sambalpur Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 22803/22804 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 6 December 2010 |
| Current operator(s) | East Coast Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Howrah Junction (HWH) |
| Stops | 9 |
| End | Sambalpur Junction (SBP) |
| Distance travelled | 659 km (409 mi) |
| Service frequency | Weekly [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 22803/22804 |
| 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 | 61 km/h (38 mph), including halts |
Service
The 22803/Howrah - Sambalpur Superfast Express has an average speed of 61 km/hr and covers 659 km in 10h 45m. 22804/Sambalpur - Howrah Superfast Express has an average speed of 60 km/hr and covers 659 km in 11h.
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 consists of 18 coaches :
- 1 AC II Tier
- 2 AC III Tier
- 6 Sleeper Coaches
- 7 General
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Santragachi Loco Shed based WAP4 or WAP7 electric locomotive from Sambalpur to Howrah and vice versa.
Rake Sharing
Train shares its rake with 18311/18312 Sambalpur - Varanasi Express.
See also
Notes
- Runs one day in a week for every direction.
References