Kumbh Express

The 12369 / 12370 Kumbh Express is a Superfast Express express train belonging to Indian Railways – Eastern Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and Dehradun in India. The train was introduced in 2009 between Howrah Junction and Haridwar. Later it was extended to Dehradun on 13 January 2021.

Kumbh Express

Kumbha Express - Train board
Overview
Service type	Superfast
First service	31 December 2009 (2009-12-31)
Current operator(s)	Eastern Railway
Route
Termini	Howrah (HWH) Dehradun (DDN)
Stops	22
Distance travelled	1,589 km (987 mi)
Average journey time	29 hours 10 minutes
Service frequency	5 days a week
Train number(s)	12369 / 12370
On-board services
Class(es)	First AC, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	Available
Observation facilities	Rake sharing with 12327/12328 Upasana Express
Baggage facilities	Available
Other facilities	Below the seats
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB coach
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	130 km/h (81 mph) maximum between Dankuni & Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction 54 km/h (34 mph) average including halts.

It operates as train number 12369 from Howrah Junction to Dehradun and as train number 12370 in the reverse direction, serving the states of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. This train is also widely considered as the fastest train in the route of Howrah to Dehradun with also a high priority.

Coaches

The train presently has 1 First AC, 2 AC 2 tier, 4 AC 3 tier, Pantry Car, 2 Sleeper class, 2 Unreserved/General, 1 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) & 1 EOG (End On Generator Car) coaches additionally, it also has a pantry car. As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

The 12369 Kumbh Express covers the distance of 1589 kilometres in 29 hours 10 mins (54 km/h) and also in 29 hours 10 mins as 12370 Kumbh Express (54 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is above 56 km/h (35 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing

The 12369/12370 Kumbha Express runs from Howrah via Asansol Junction, Chittaranjan, Madhupur Junction, Jasidih, Jhajha, Jamui, Kiul, Mokama, Bakhtiyarpur Junction, Patna Junction, Ara Junction, Buxar, Dildarnagar Junction, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Varanasi Junction, Sultanpur Junction, Maharaja Bijli Pasi, Lucknow Charbagh, Bareilly Junction, Moradabad Junction, Laksar Junction, Haridwar to Dehradun

Traction

As the route is fully electrified, it is hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based HWH WAP-5/WAP-7 locomotive from Howrah to Dehradun and vice versa.

Timings

• 12369 Kumbh Express leaves Howrah Junction every day except Tuesday and Friday at 13:00 hrs IST and reaches Dehradun at 18:05 hrs IST the next day.
• 12370 Kumbh Express leaves Dehradun every day except Wednesday and Saturday at 22:10 hrs IST and reaches Howrah Junction at 03:15 hrs IST the next day.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 12327/12328 Upasana Express.

References

• "[HD] 12370 Kumbha Express overtakes 12238 Begampura Express at Baksha - YouTube". youtube.com. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
• http://www.er.indianrailways.gov.in/er/notice/1382605760900_Tender%20Notice.pdf

External links

• "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
• "IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System". irctc.co.in. Archived from the original on 3 March 2007. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
• "[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet". IRFCA. Retrieved 5 April 2014.