Rupashi Bangla Express
The Rupashi Bangla Express is a Superfast train belonging to South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Santragachi Junction and Purulia Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 12883/12884 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 1 April 2000 |
| Current operator(s) | South Eastern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Santragachi Junction (SRC) |
| Stops | 11 |
| End | Purulia Junction (PRR) |
| Distance travelled | 325 km (202 mi) |
| Service frequency | Daily [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 12883/12884 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board Catering E-Catering |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 60 km/h (37 mph), including halts |
Service
The 12883/Rupashi Bangla Express has an average speed of 60 km/hr and covers 325 km in 5h 25m. The 12884/Rupashi Bangla Express has an average speed of 57 km/hr and covers 325 km in 5h 40m. Currently there is talk within the Railways that the trains route would be changed .( Source : Locals of Purulia)
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- Santragachi Junction
- Howrah Junction
- Bardhaman Junction
- Asansol Junction
- Joy Chandi Pahar Junction
- Purulia Junction
Coach composite
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 11 coaches :
- 1 AC Chair Car
- 1 Second Sitting
- 7 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a SANTRAGACHI based WAP-4 electric locomotives from Santragachi Junction to Purulia and Purulia to Howrah Junction.
Notes
- Runs seven days in a week for every direction.