Howrah–Lalkuan Express

The 12351 / 12352 Howrah-Lalkuan Superfast Express is a 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]

Howrah-Lalkuan Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
Locale30 June 2012; 12 years ago (2012-06-30)
First service30 June 2012; 12 years ago (2012-06-30)
Current operator(s)Eastern Railway
Route
TerminiHowrah Junction (HWH)
Lalkuan Junction (LKU)
Stops17
Distance travelled1,303 km (810 mi)
Average journey time22 hours 40 minutes
Service frequencyWeekly [a]
Train number(s)12351 / 12352
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering,
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed57 km/h (35 mph) average including halts.

Service

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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

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The important halts of the train are:

Coach composite

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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

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Both trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from end to end.

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with 13025/13026 Howrah - Bhopal Express

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Runs one days in a week for every direction.
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References

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