Vibhuti Express

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{{Infobox rail service
| name = Vibhuti Express
| image= File:Vibhuti exp.jpg
| caption =
| type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]]
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2003|09|28}}
| last =
| operator = [[Eastern Railway zone|Eastern Railways]]
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}} (HWH)
| stops = 28
| end = [[Allahabad Junction railway station|Prayagraj Rambag]] (PRRB)
| distance = {{convert|883|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 16 hours 00 minutes as 12333, <br /> 15 hours 50 minutes as 12334
| frequency = Daily
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = E-catering available <br /> No [[pantry car]] attached
| observation =
| entertainment =
| baggage =
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = [[ICF coaches]]
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 12333 / 12334
| speed = {{convert|110|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum, <br />{{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}
average including halts
| map = [[File:Vibhuti Express (Allahabad - Howrah) route map.png|300px|Vibhuti Express (Allahabad–Howrah) route map]]
| map_state =
}}

The 12333 / 12334 '''Vibhuti Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] train of [[Indian Railways]] – [[Eastern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}} and [[Allahabad Junction railway station|Prayagraj Rambag]] in India.

It operates as train number 12333 from Howrah Junction to Prayagraj Rambag and as train number 12334 in the reverse direction, serving the states of [[West Bengal]], [[Jharkhand]], [[Bihar]] & [[Uttar Pradesh]].
[[File:Vibhuti Express - coach AB1.jpg|thumb|Vibhuti Express – coach AB1]]

==Coaches==

The 12333 / 12334 Howrah–Prayagraj Rambag Vibhuti Express presently has 2 AC 2 cum AC 3 tier, 2 AC 3 tier, 9 Sleeper Class, 4 General Unreserved & 2 SLR (seating cum luggage rake) coaches. It does not have 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 12333 Howrah–Prayagraj Rambag Vibhuti Express covers the distance of 882 kilometres in 16 hours 00 mins (55.13 km/hr) & in 15 hours 50 mins as 12334 Prayagraj Rambag–Howrah Vibhuti Express (55.71 km/hr).

As the average speed of the train is above {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]] surcharge.

==Routeing==

The 12333 / 12334 Howrah–Prayagraj Rambag Vibhuti Express runs from Howrah Junction via {{stnlnk|Bardhaman Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Asansol Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Mokama Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Barh}}, {{stnlnk|Patna Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Mughalsarai Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction}} to Prayagraj Rambag.

==Traction==

As the route is fully electrified, it is hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Howrah|Howrah]] based [[WAP-4]] locomotive between Howrah Junction & Prayagraj Rambag.

==Timings==

* 12333 Howrah–Prayagraj Rambag Vibhuti Express leaves Howrah Junction on a daily basis at 20:00 hrs IST and reaches Prayagraj Rambag at 12:00 hrs IST the next day.
* 12334 Prayagraj Rambag–Howrah Vibhuti Express leaves Prayagraj Rambag on a daily basis at 15:40 hrs IST and reaches Howrah Junction at 07:30 hrs IST the next day.

== References ==
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*{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_WsT6YI8vA|title=Allahabad City-Howrah Vibhuti Express – YouTube|publisher=youtube.com|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
*{{cite web|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/43144819@N05/5838807205/|title=Vibhuti Express : the late comer | Flickr – Photo Sharing!|publisher=flickr.com|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
*{{cite web|url=http://news.oneindia.in/2006/06/11/todays-vibhuti-express-and-tomorrows-jammu-tawai-cancelled-1150018544.html|title=Today's Vibhuti Express and tomorrow's Jammu–Tawai cancelled – News Oneindia|publisher=news.oneindia.in|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
*{{cite web|url=http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20140204/2333849.html|title=Vibhuti Express cancelled from Howrah|publisher=news.webindia123.com|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.askmefast.com/What_does_ab1_on_indian_railway_coach_mean-qna5578017.html|title=What does ab1 on Indian Railway coach mean?–Vibhuti Express AB1-24 (Side Upper) what is the plan of coach : Ask Me Fast|publisher=askmefast.com|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.thestatesman.net/news/46886-two-held-for-smuggling-gold.html|title=The Statesman: Two held for smuggling gold|publisher=thestatesman.net|accessdate=2014-05-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140531123658/http://www.thestatesman.net/news/46886-two-held-for-smuggling-gold.html|archive-date=31 May 2014|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=3297&id=0,4,268|title=Northern Railways / Indian Railways Portal|publisher=nr.indianrailways.gov.in|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120312/jsp/bihar/story_15237797.jsp#.U3c1dHYyJXs|title=Ticket rush before colour fades|publisher=telegraphindia.com|accessdate=2014-05-30}}

==External links==
*{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in |title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry |publisher=indianrail.gov.in |accessdate=2014-04-05 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408180437/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ |archivedate=8 April 2014 }}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irctc.co.in|title=IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System|publisher=irctc.co.in|accessdate=2014-04-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070303131207/http://www.irctc.co.in/|archive-date=3 March 2007|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org|title=[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet.|publisher=IRFCA|accessdate=2014-04-05}}

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[[Category:Trains from Allahabad]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Howrah]]
[[Category:Express trains in India]]
[[Category:Rail transport in West Bengal]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Jharkhand]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Bihar]]
[[Category:Named passenger trains of India]]

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