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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Short description|Train in India}}<br />
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2019}}<br />
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2019}}<br />
{{Infobox rail service<br />
| name = Samaleshwari Express<br />
| image = <br />
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| caption = <br />
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]<br />
| locale = [[West Bengal]], [[Jharkhand]], [[Odisha]], [[Chhattisgarh]]<br />
| first = <br />
| last =<br />
| operator = [[South Eastern Railway zone|South Eastern Railway]]<br />
| ridership =<br />
| start = {{stnlnk|Howrah}} (HWH)<br />
| stops = 33<br />
| end = {{stnlnk|Jagdalpur}} (JDB)<br />
| distance = {{convert|1163|km|0|abbr=on}}<br />
| journeytime = 23hrs 40mins<br />
| frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven days in a week for every direction.}}<br />
| class = AC First, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved<br />
| seating = Yes<br />
| sleeping = Yes<br />
| autorack = <br />
| catering = On-board catering, <br> E-catering<br />
| observation = Large windows <br />
| entertainment = <br />
| baggage = No<br />
| otherfacilities = Below the seats<br />
| stock = [[LHB coach]]<br />
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}<br />
| electrification = <br />
| trainnumber = 18005 / 18006<br />
| speed = {{convert|49|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.<br />
| map = <br />
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The 18005 / 18006 '''Samaleswari Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[South Eastern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Jagdalpur}} in India. It is currently being operated with 18005/18006 train numbers on a daily basis.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/trains-cancelled-diverted-for-restoration-works/article19404685.ece | title=Trains cancelled, diverted for restoration works | date=2 August 2017 | newspaper=The Hindu | accessdate=29 January 2019}}</ref><ref>[http://www.eastcoastrail.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=2523&id=0,4,268 TRAIN SERVICES RESUMED IN TITLAGARH-RAYAGADA RAILWAY SECTION]</ref><ref>[http://www.eastcoastrail.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=2513&did=150027084295696FB21491D9410B6F96CFDCFCDD99D90.web107 HEAVY RAIN CAUSING FLOOD SITUATION AFFECTED TRAIN SERVICES IN RAYAGADA-TITILAGARH RAILWAY SECTION]</ref><br />
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== Service==<br />
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The 18005/Samaleswari Express has an average speed of 46&nbsp;km/h and covers 1165&nbsp;km in 25h 15m. The 18006/Samaleswari Express has an average speed of 45&nbsp;km/h and covers 1165&nbsp;km in 25h 55m.{{fact|date=June 2024}}<br />
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== Route and halts ==<br />
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The important halts of the train are:<br />
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* '''{{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}}'''<br />
* {{stnlnk|Uluberia}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Kharagpur Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Tatanagar Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Chakradharpur}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Rourkela Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Jharsuguda Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Sambalpur Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Bargarh Road}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Balangir}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Titlagarh Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Kesinga}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Rayagada}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Koraput Junction}}<br />
* '''{{stnlnk|Jagdalpur}}'''<br />
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==Coach composition==<br />
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The train has LHB rakes with a max speed of 130&nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 19 coaches:<br />
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* 1 First AC<br />
* 2 AC II Tier<br />
* 3 AC III Tier<br />
* 6 Sleeper coaches<br />
* 5 General Unreserved<br />
* 1 Luggage Rake<br />
* 1 EOG<br />
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==Traction==<br />
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As the route is electrified, it is are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Visakhapatnam|Visakhapatnam Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-7]] electric locomotive from end to end .<br />
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== Direction reversal==<br />
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The train reverses its direction twice at:<br />
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* {{stnlnk|Koraput Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Rayagada}}.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[Howrah Junction railway station]]<br />
* [[Jagdalpur railway station]]<br />
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== Notes ==<br />
{{notelist}}<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/672 18005/Samaleswari Express] India Rail Info<br />
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/657 18006/Samaleswari Express] India Rail Info<br />
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[[Category:Rail transport in Howrah]]<br />
[[Category:Transport in Jagdalpur]]<br />
[[Category:Named passenger trains of India]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Jharkhand]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Odisha]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in West Bengal]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Chhattisgarh]]<br />
[[Category:Express trains in India]]<br />
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