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{{Use Indian English|date=October 2017}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2017}}
{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name =  Howrah - Jaisalmer Superfast Express
| name =  Howrah–Jaisalmer Superfast Express
| image =  
| image =  
| image_width =  
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| operator = [[Eastern Railway zone|Eastern Railways]]
| operator = [[Eastern Railway zone|Eastern Railways]]
| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Howrah}} ('''HWH''')
| start = {{stnlnk|Howrah}} (HWH)
| stops = 12
| stops = 12
| end = {{rws|Jaisalmer}} ('''JSM''')
| end = {{stnlnk|Jaisalmer}} (JSM)
| distance = {{convert|2249|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|2249|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime =  39 hours 10 minutes
| journeytime =  39 hours 10 minutes
| frequency = Weekly{{efn|Runs one day in a week for every direction.}}
| frequency = Weekly{{efn|Runs one day in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
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| baggage = Below the seats
| baggage = Below the seats
| otherfacilities =
| otherfacilities =
| stock = [[LHB Coaches]]
| stock = [[LHB coaches]]
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm}}
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}
| el =
| el =
| trainnumber = 12371 / 12372  
| trainnumber = 12371 / 12372  
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The 12371 / 12372 '''Howrah - Jaisalmer Superfast Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] train of the Indian Railways connecting [[Howrah Junction railway station|Howrah Junction]] in [[West Bengal]] and [[Jaisalmer railway station|Jaisalmer]] of [[Rajasthan]]. It is currently being operated with 12371/12372 train numbers on a weekly basis.<ref>[http://www.er.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=845&did=1465816928776050346AA5EBB1B38C56E732E975D4085.web91 ADDITIONAL AC 3-TIER BERTHS IN POPULAR LONG DISTANCE TRAINS]</ref><ref>[http://www.er.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=659&did=144491169182178AC2A7155776C2A164C51BB4C180730.web103 MORE COACHES IN ER TRAINS]</ref><ref>[http://www.nwr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=3259&id=0,4,268 Permanent Augmentatin in 02 Trains]</ref>
The 12371 / 12372 '''Howrah–Jaisalmer Superfast Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] train of the Indian Railways connecting {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}} in [[West Bengal]] and {{stnlnk|Jaisalmer}} of [[Rajasthan]]. It is currently being operated with 12371/12372 train numbers on a weekly basis.<ref>[http://www.er.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=845&did=1465816928776050346AA5EBB1B38C56E732E975D4085.web91 ADDITIONAL AC 3-TIER BERTHS IN POPULAR LONG DISTANCE TRAINS]</ref><ref>[http://www.er.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=659&did=144491169182178AC2A7155776C2A164C51BB4C180730.web103 MORE COACHES IN ER TRAINS]</ref><ref>[http://www.nwr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=3259&id=0,4,268 Permanent Augmentatin in 02 Trains]</ref>


== Service==
== Service==


The 12371/Howrah - Jaisalmer SF Express has an average speed of 57&nbsp;km/h and covers 2249&nbsp;km in 39 hrs 25 mins. 12372/Jaisalmer - Howrah SF Express has an average speed of 57&nbsp;km/hr and covers 2249&nbsp;km in 39 hrs 25 mins.
The 12371/Howrah–Jaisalmer Superfast Express has an average speed of 57&nbsp;km/h and covers 2249&nbsp;km in 39 hrs 25 mins. 12372/Jaisalmer–Howrah Superfast Express has an average speed of 57&nbsp;km/hr and covers 2249&nbsp;km in 39 hrs 25 mins.


== Route & Halts ==
==Route & halts==


The important halts of the train are:
The important halts of the train are:


* '''{{rws|Howrah}}'''
* '''{{stnlnk|Howrah}}'''
* {{rws|Durgapur}}
* {{stnlnk|Durgapur}}
* {{rws|Asansol Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Asansol Junction}}
* {{rws|Dhanbad Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Dhanbad Junction}}
* {{rws|Gaya Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Gaya Junction}}
* {{rws|Mughalsarai Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Mughalsarai Junction}}
* {{rws|Varanasi Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction}}
* {{rws|Pratapgarh Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Pratapgarh Junction}}
* {{rws|Amethi}}
* {{stnlnk|Amethi}}
* {{rws|Rae Bareli Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Rae Bareli Junction}}
* {{rws|Lucknow Charbagh}}
* {{stnlnk|Lucknow Charbagh}}
* {{rws|Bareilly Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Bareilly Junction}}
* {{rws|Moradabad Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Moradabad Junction}}
* {{rws|Ghaziabad Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Ghaziabad Junction}}
* {{rws|Delhi Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Delhi Junction}}
* {{rws|Delhi Cantonment}}
* {{stnlnk|Delhi Cantonment}}
* {{rws|Gurgaon}}
* {{stnlnk|Gurgaon}}
* {{rws|Rewari Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Rewari Junction}}
* [[Sultanpur Junction railway station|Sultanpur Jn]]
* [[Sultanpur Junction railway station|Sultanpur Jn]]
* {{rws|Churu Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Churu Junction}}
* {{rws|Ratangarh Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Ratangarh Junction}}
* {{rws|Bikaner Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Bikaner Junction}}
* {{rws|Phalodi Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Phalodi Junction}}
* {{rws|Ramdevra}}
* {{stnlnk|Ramdevra}}
* '''{{rws|Jaisalmer}}'''
* '''{{stnlnk|Jaisalmer}}'''


==Coach composite==
==Coach composition==


The train has got LHB rakes from 26 August 2019, with max speed of 130&nbsp;km/h. The train consists of 24 coaches:
The train has got LHB rakes from 26 August 2019, with max speed of 130&nbsp;km/h. The train consists of 24 coaches:
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* 1 AC II Tier
* 1 AC II Tier
* 4 AC III Tier
* 4 AC III Tier
* 11 Sleeper Coaches
* 11 Sleeper coaches
* 3 General
* 3 General
* 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van
* 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van
* 1 High capacity parcel van
* 1 High capacity parcel van
* 1 Pantry Car
* 1 Pantry car


== Traction==
== Traction==


Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Howrah|Howrah]] based [[WAP 4]] electric locomotive from {{rws|Howrah}} to {{rws|Mughalsarai Junction}} and from {{rws|Mughalsarai Junction}} it is hauled by a [[Mughalsarai Junction|Mughalsarai]] based [[WDM 3A]] diesel locomotive up til {{rws|Jaisalmer}} and vice versa.
Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Howrah|Howrah]]-based [[WAP-4]] electric locomotive from Howrah to {{stnlnk|Mughalsarai Junction}} and from Mughalsarai Junction it is hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Mughalsarai|Mughalsarai]]-based [[WDM-3A]] diesel locomotive up til Jaisalmer and vice versa.


== See also ==
== See also ==
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== Timetable  ==
== Timetable  ==


12371 - Starts from [[Howrah Junction|Howrah]] every ''''Monday''' at 8:15 AM and reach [[Jaisalmer railway station|Jaisalmer]] next day at Night 11:50 PM IST
*12371 – Starts from Howrah every Monday at 8:15 AM and reaches Jaisalmer next day at night 11:50 PM IST
 
*12372 – Starts from Jaisalmer every Thursday at afternoon 1:25 AM IST and reaches Howrah next day evening 4:55 PM
12372 - Starts from [[Jaisalmer railway station|Jaisalmer]], [[Rajasthan]] every '''Thursday''' at Afternoon 1:25 AM IST and reach [[Howrah Junction|Howrah]] next day Evening 4:55 PM


==Notes==
==Notes==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/17088 12371/Howrah - Jaisalmer SF Express]
*[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/17088 12371/Howrah - Jaisalmer SF Express] India Rail Info
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/jaisalmer-howrah-sf-express-12372/17097/1260/1 12372/Jaisalmer - Howrah SF Express]
*[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/jaisalmer-howrah-sf-express-12372/17097/1260/1 12372/Jaisalmer - Howrah SF Express] India Rail Info
*[https://etrain.info/in?TRAIN=12371 Train info]
*[https://etrain.info/in?TRAIN=12371 Train info]


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{{DEFAULTSORT:Howrah-Jaisalmer Superfast Express}}
[[Category:Rail transport in Howrah]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Howrah]]
[[Category:Transport in Jaisalmer]]
[[Category:Transport in Jaisalmer]]

Latest revision as of 01:05, 6 August 2021

Howrah–Jaisalmer Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast Express
First service12 March 2012; 14 years ago (2012-03-12)
Current operator(s)Eastern Railways
Route
StartHowrah (HWH)
Stops12
EndJaisalmer (JSM)
Distance travelled2,249 km (1,397 mi)
Average journey time39 hours 10 minutes
Service frequencyWeekly[lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)12371 / 12372
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed58 km/h (36 mph) average including halts
Route map

The 12371 / 12372 Howrah–Jaisalmer Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train of the Indian Railways connecting Howrah Junction in West Bengal and Jaisalmer of Rajasthan. It is currently being operated with 12371/12372 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3]

Service[edit | edit source]

The 12371/Howrah–Jaisalmer Superfast Express has an average speed of 57 km/h and covers 2249 km in 39 hrs 25 mins. 12372/Jaisalmer–Howrah Superfast Express has an average speed of 57 km/hr and covers 2249 km in 39 hrs 25 mins.

Route & halts[edit | edit source]

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition[edit | edit source]

The train has got LHB rakes from 26 August 2019, with max speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 24 coaches:

  • 1 First AC
  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 4 AC III Tier
  • 11 Sleeper coaches
  • 3 General
  • 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van
  • 1 High capacity parcel van
  • 1 Pantry car

Traction[edit | edit source]

Both trains are hauled by a Howrah-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Howrah to Mughalsarai Junction and from Mughalsarai Junction it is hauled by a Mughalsarai-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive up til Jaisalmer and vice versa.

See also[edit | edit source]

Timetable[edit | edit source]

  • 12371 – Starts from Howrah every Monday at 8:15 AM and reaches Jaisalmer next day at night 11:50 PM IST
  • 12372 – Starts from Jaisalmer every Thursday at afternoon 1:25 AM IST and reaches Howrah next day evening 4:55 PM

Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Runs one day in a week for every direction.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ ADDITIONAL AC 3-TIER BERTHS IN POPULAR LONG DISTANCE TRAINS
  2. ↑ MORE COACHES IN ER TRAINS
  3. ↑ Permanent Augmentatin in 02 Trains

External links[edit | edit source]


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