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minor fixes, replaced: - → – , Madhupur → {{stnlnk|Madhupur Junction}} (3), Sleeper Class → Sleeper class (2), |{{Railways in Eastern India}} → {{Railways in Eastern India}}

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{{Use Indian English|date=September 2015}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Upasana Express
| image= Kumbha Express - Train board.jpg
| caption =
| type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]]
| first = 14 April 2000
| last =
| operator = [[Eastern Railway zone|Eastern Railways]]
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Howrah}} (HWH)
| stops = 17
| end = {{stnlnk|Dehradun}} (DDN)
| distance = {{convert|1589|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 29 hours 05 minutes
| frequency = Bi-weekly
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, 2nd class seating
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = Available
| observation = Rake sharing with 12369/12370 [[Kumbha Express]]
| entertainment =
| baggage =
| otherfacilities=
| stock = [[ICF coaches]]
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 12327 / 12328
| speed = {{convert|110|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum, <br/>{{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts
| map =
| map_state =
}}

The 12327 / 12328 '''Upasana Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] – [[Eastern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Dehradun}} in India.

It operates as train number 12327 from Howrah Junction to Dehradun and as train number 12328 in the reverse direction, serving the states of [[West Bengal]], [[Jharkhand]], [[Bihar]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] & [[Uttarakhand]] and is one of two trains that connect owrah & Dehradun, the other train being the 13009 / 10 [[Doon Express]].

==Coaches==

The 12327/12328 Upasana Express presently has 1 AC 2 tier, 3 AC 3 tier, 7 Sleeper class car, 3 General Unreserved & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It 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 12327/12328 Upasana Express covers the distance of 1587 kilometres in 29hours 00 mins (54.72 km/hr) in both directions.

Its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

==Routeing==

The 12327/12328 Upasana Express runs from Howrah via {{stnlnk|Asansol}}, {{stnlnk|Madhupur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Jasidih}}, {{stnlnk|Jhajha}}, {{stnlnk|Kiul}}, {{stnlnk|Mokama Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Patna Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Buxar}}, {{stnlnk|Dildarnagar}}, {{stnlnk|Mughalsarai Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Sultanpur}}, {{stnlnk|Lucknow Charbagh}}, {{stnlnk|Bareilly}}, {{stnlnk|Moradabad}}, {{stnlnk|Haridwar}} to Dehradun.

==Traction==

As the route is fully electrified, it is hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Howrah|Howrah]]-based [[WAP-4]] / [[WAP-7]] locomotive from Howrah to Dehradun and vice versa.

==Timings==

* 12327 Upasana Express leaves Howrah every Tuesday & Friday at 13:10 hrs IST and reaches Dehradun at 18:10 hrs IST Wednesday & Saturday.
* 12328 Upasana Express leaves Dehradun every Wednesday & Saturday at 22:15 hrs IST and reaches Howrah at 03:15 hrs IST Friday & Monday.

==Rake sharing==
The train shares its rake with 12369/12370 [[Kumbha Express]].

== References ==
{{reflist}}

*{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aWY-Gl34-E|title=YouTube – Howrah WAP-4 blasting with Upasana express|publisher=youtube.com|accessdate=2014-04-30}}
*{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDGAhVrZIFY|title=HALT AT RANINGANJ :: OVERTAKE BY UPASANA WITH HWH WAP-4 :: ONBOARD KOAA – JAT EXPRESS – YouTube|publisher=youtube.com|accessdate=2014-04-30}}
*{{cite web|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/43144819@N05/5165757941/|title=Hard chugging Upasana Express | Flickr – Photo Sharing!|publisher=flickr.com|accessdate=2014-04-30}}
*{{cite web|url=http://ekikrat.in/Upasana-Express|title=Upasana Express|publisher=ekikrat.in|accessdate=2014-04-30}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-passengers-of-upasana-express-looted-in-bihar-1104199|title=Passengers of Upasana Express looted in Bihar | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|publisher=dnaindia.com|accessdate=2014-04-30}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-newdelhi/dense-fog-in-kolkata-disrupts-air-rail-traffic/article1094298.ece|title=Dense fog in Kolkata disrupts air, rail traffic – The Hindu|publisher=thehindu.com|accessdate=2014-04-30}}

==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}}
*{{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}}

{{Railways in Northern India}}
{{Railways in Eastern India}}

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[[Category:Rail transport in Howrah]]
[[Category:Trains from Dehradun]]
[[Category:Express trains in India]]
[[Category:Rail transport in West Bengal]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Jharkhand]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Bihar]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Uttar Pradesh]]
[[Category:Railway services introduced in 2000]]
[[Category:Named passenger trains of India]]

Upasana Express - Revision history

imported>Colonies Chris: minor fixes, replaced: - → – , Madhupur → {{stnlnk|Madhupur Junction}} (3), Sleeper Class → Sleeper class (2), |{{Railways in Eastern India}} → {{Railways in Eastern India}}