Godda–New Delhi Humsafar Express
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| Godda-New Delhi Humsafar Express | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Service type | Humsafar Express |
| First service | 8 April 2021 |
| Current operator(s) | East Central Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Godda (GODA) New Delhi (NDLS) |
| Stops | 15 |
| Distance travelled | 1,323 km (822 mi) |
| Average journey time | 22 hrs 45 mins |
| Service frequency | Weekly [a] |
| Train number(s) | 12349 / 12350 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 3 tier |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB Humsafar |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 58 km/h (36 mph) average including halts. |
The 12349 / 12350 Godda–New Delhi Humsafar Express is a superfast train belonging to East Central Railway zone that runs between Godda and New Delhi Railway Station. It is currently being operated with 12349/12350 train numbers on weekly basis.[1]
Coach composition
[edit]The trains are completely 3-tier AC sleeper trains designed by Indian Railways with features of LED screen display to show information about stations, train speed etc. and will have announcement system as well, Vending machines for tea, coffee and milk, Bio toilets in compartments as well as CCTV cameras.[2]
Service
[edit]The 12349/Godda - New Delhi Weekly Humsafar Express has an average speed of 58 km/h, and covers 1323 km in 22 hrs. 45 minutes[3]
The 12350/New Delhi - Godda Weekly Humsafar Express has an average speed of 58 km/h, and covers 1323 km in 22 hrs 45 minutes.[4]
Route and halts
[edit]The important halts of the train are :
- Godda
- Hansdiha
- Mandar Hill
- Bhagalpur
- Sultanganj
- Jamalpur Junction
- Abhaipur
- Kiul Junction
- Nawadah
- Gaya Junction
- Sasaram
- Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction
- Prayagraj Junction
- Kanpur Central
- New Delhi
Schedule
[edit]| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12349 | GODA | Godda | 02:00 PM | Mon | New Delhi | 12:45 PM | Tue |
| 12350 | NDLS | New Delhi | 23:45 PM | Tue | Godda | 22:30 PM | Wed |
Traction
[edit]Both trains are hauled by a Kanpur Loco Shed or Ghaziabad Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Godda to New Delhi and vice versa.
See also
[edit]Notes
[edit]- ^ Runs once in a week for every direction.
References
[edit]- ^ "Rail in Godda: इंतजार खत्म, हमसफर से शुरू होगा गोड्डा का रेलगाड़ी का सफर - Jharkhand, Godda will get 1st Indian Railways Train after 74 years of Independence, Bhagalpur-New Delhi Humsafar Express will run from Godda from March 2021". Jagran (in Hindi).
- ^ "Digital Display System, CCTV & more! Indian Railways introduces Godda-Delhi Humsafar train with Smart coaches". Financialexpress. 29 July 2021.
- ^ "12349/Godda - New Delhi Weekly Humsafar Express - Godda to New Delhi ER/Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com.
- ^ "12350/New Delhi - Godda Weekly Humsafar Express - New Delhi to Bhagalpur ER/Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com.
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