Howrah–Lalkuan Express
Passenger train in India
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The 12351 / 12352 Howrah-Lalkuan Superfast Express is an express train of the Indian Railways connecting Howrah Junction in West Bengal and Lalkuan Junction of Uttarakhand. It is currently being operated with 12353/12354 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Locale | 30 June 2012 |
| First service | 30 June 2012 |
| Current operator | Eastern Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Howrah Junction (HWH) Lalkuan Junction (LKU) |
| Stops | 17 |
| Distance travelled | 1,303 km (810 mi) |
| Average journey time | 22 hours 40 minutes |
| Service frequency | Weekly [a] |
| Train number | 12351 / 12352 |
| On-board services | |
| Classes | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering, E-catering |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 57 km/h (35 mph) average including halts. |
Service
The 12353/Howrah - Lal Kuan Weekly SF Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 1348 km in 24 hrs 25 mins. The 12354/Lal Kuan - Howrah Weekly SF Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 1348 km in 24 hrs 25 mins.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composite
Earlier was ICF coaches. now The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 16 coaches :
- 2 AC II Tier
- 3 AC III Tier
- 8 Sleeper Coaches
- 2 General
- 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van
Traction
earlier was used to run with WDP-4. Both trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based WAP-7 or WAP-4 electric locomotive from end to end.
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 13025/13026 Howrah - Bhopal Express
See also
Notes
- Runs one days in a week for every direction.
