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{{short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Viswabharati Fast Passenger
| image= Howrah Malda Town Intercity Express.jpg
| caption =
| type = [[Slow and fast passenger trains in India|Passenger]]
| locale = [[West Bengal]]
| first =
| last =
| operator = [[Eastern Railway zone|Eastern Railways]]
| start = {{stnlnk|Howrah}} (HWH)
| stops = 21
| end = {{stnlnk|Rampurhat Junction}} (RPH)
| distance = {{convert|219|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 04 hours 55 minutes as 53047, 05 hours 00 minutes as 53048
| frequency = Daily
| class = AC Chair Car, 2nd Class seating, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = No
| autorack =
| catering = E-catering
| observation = Rake sharing with 13011 / 13012 [[Howrah–Malda Town Intercity Express]]
| entertainment =
| baggage =
| other facilities =
| stock = [[LHB coaches]]
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 53047 / 53048
| speed = {{convert|105|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum, <br/>{{convert|45|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts
| map =
| map_state =
}}

The 53047 / 53048 Howrah–Rampurhat '''Viswabharti Fast Passenger''' is a [[Slow and fast passenger trains in India|Passenger]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] – [[Eastern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Howrah}} & {{stnlnk|Rampurhat Junction}} in India.

It operates as train number 53047 from Howrah Junction to Rampurhat and as train number 53048 in the reverse direction, serving the state of [[West Bengal]].

==Coaches==

The 53047 / 53048 Howrah–Rampurhat Viswabharti Fast Passenger presently has 2 AC Chair Car, 3 Second Class reserved seating, 11 General Unreserved & 2 HOG (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not carry 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.

[[File:Howrah Malda Town Intercity Express - AC Chair Car.jpg|thumb|Viswabharati Fast Passenger – AC Chair Car]]
[[File:Howrah Malda Town Intercity Express at Howrah.jpg|thumb|Viswabharati Fast Passenger at Howrah Junction]]

==Service==

The 53047 Howrah–Rampurhat Viswabharti Fast Passenger covers the distance of 219 kilometers in 04 hours 55 mins (44.54 km/hr) & in 05 hours 00 mins as 53048 Rampurhat–Howrah Viswabharti Fast Passenger (43.80 km/hr).

As the average speed of the train is below {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.

==Routeing==

The 53047 / 53048 Howrah–Rampurhat Viswabharti Fast Passenger runs from Howrah via {{stnlnk|Barddhaman Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Guskara}}, {{stnlnk|Bolpur Shantiniketan}}, {{stnlnk|Ahmadpur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Sainthia Junction}}, to Rampurhat.

==Traction==

As the route is fully electrified, a [[Electric Loco Shed, Howrah|Howrah]]-based [[WAP-7]] powers the train for its entire journey.

==Timings==

*53048 Rampurhat–Howrah Viswabharti Fast Passenger leaves Rampurhat on a daily basis at 05:10 hrs IST and reaches Howrah Junction at 10:10 hrs IST the same day.
*53047 Howrah–Rampurhat Viswabharti Fast Passenger leaves Howrah Junction on a daily basis at 16:40 hrs IST and reaches Rampurhat at 21:35 hrs IST the same day.

== References ==
{{reflist}}

*{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxwRVfdBKLI|title=Viswabharati Fast Passenger Passing Liluah Junction|via=YouTube|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
*{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABbIVydYW9U|title=VISWABHARATI FAST PASSENGER INDIAN RAILWAYS BEST "SAVARI"|via=YouTube|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
*{{cite web|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/89637797@N07/9294224584/|title=Howrah Rampurhat Viswabharati Fast Passenger &#124|via=Flickr|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
*{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/Sealdah-bound-train-narrowly-misses-accident/articleshow/38306536.cms|title=Sealdah-bound train narrowly misses accident|work=The Times of India|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110810/jsp/calcutta/story_14357687.jsp|title=Cancelled trains spoil holiday schedule|work=Telegraph India|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}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irctc.co.in|title=IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System|publisher=IRCTC|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 Eastern India}}

[[Category:Slow and fast passenger trains in India]]
[[Category:Rail transport in West Bengal]]

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