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{{Use Indian English|date=July 2018}}
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{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Kharagpur - Purulia Intercity Express
| name = Kharagpur–Purulia Intercity Express
| image =  
| image =  
| image_width =  
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| operator = [[South Eastern Railway zone]]
| operator = [[South Eastern Railway zone]]
| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Kharagpur Junction}} ('''KGP''')
| start = {{stnlnk|Kharagpur Junction}} (KGP)
| stops = 12
| stops = 12
| end = {{rws|Purulia Junction}} ('''PRR''')  
| end = {{stnlnk|Purulia Junction}} (PRR)  
| distance = {{convert|208|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|208|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 4h
| journey time = 4h
| frequency = Tri-weekly {{efn|Runs three days in a week for every direction.}}
| frequency = Tri-weekly {{efn|Runs three days 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 = No
| seating = No
| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =  
| autorack =  
| catering =  On-board Catering <br> E-Catering
| catering =  On-board catering <br> E-catering
| observation = [[ICF Coaches]]
| observation = [[ICF coaches]]
| entertainment = No
| entertainment = No
| baggage = No
| baggage = No
| other facilities= Below the seats
| other facilities= Below the seats
| stock = 2
| stock = 2
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =  
| electrification =  
| trainnumber = 22875/22876
| trainnumber = 22875/22876
| speed = {{convert|52|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts
| speed = {{convert|52|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts
| map = [[File:(Kharagpur - Purulia) Intercity Express Route map.png|250px|(Kharagpur - Purulia) Intercity Express Route map]]
| map = [[File:(Kharagpur - Purulia) Intercity Express Route map.png|250px|(Kharagpur–Purulia) Intercity Express route map]]
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The '''Kharagpur - Purulia Intercity Express''' is an [[Intercity Express (Indian Railways)|Intercity]] train belonging to [[South Eastern Railway zone]] that runs between [[Kharagpur Junction railway station|Kharagpur Junction]] and [[Purulia Junction railway station|Purulia Junction]] in [[India]]. It is currently being operated with 22875/22876 train numbers on tri-weekly basis.<ref>[http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,423&dcd=1331&did=14732304409034F7233B6C961F11D967C5E78D7BEE634.web91 REGULATION OF SER TRAINS ON 07.09.2016]</ref><ref>[http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,423&dcd=813&did=14278071109526D976E9F49E1EC6A40D7EF738AD5C5FE.web103 SER TO REGULATE TRAIN SERVICES FOR COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRONIC INTERLOCKING SYSTEM AT TIKIAPARA]</ref><ref>[http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20140730/2432753.html Regulation of SER Trains Services for Non-Interlocking Work]</ref>
The '''Kharagpur–Purulia Intercity Express''' is an [[Intercity Express (Indian Railways)|Intercity]] train belonging to [[South Eastern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Kharagpur Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Purulia Junction}} in India. It is currently being operated with 22875/22876 train numbers on tri-weekly basis.<ref>[http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,423&dcd=1331&did=14732304409034F7233B6C961F11D967C5E78D7BEE634.web91 REGULATION OF SER TRAINS ON 07.09.2016]</ref><ref>[http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,423&dcd=813&did=14278071109526D976E9F49E1EC6A40D7EF738AD5C5FE.web103 SER TO REGULATE TRAIN SERVICES FOR COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRONIC INTERLOCKING SYSTEM AT TIKIAPARA]</ref><ref>[http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20140730/2432753.html Regulation of SER Trains Services for Non-Interlocking Work]</ref>


== Service==
== Service==


The 22875/Kharagpur - Purulia Intercity Express has an average speed of 52&nbsp;km/hr and covers 208&nbsp;km in 4h. The 22876/Purulia Kharagpur Intercity Express has an average speed of 53&nbsp;km/hr and covers 208&nbsp;km in 3h 55m.
The 22875/Kharagpur–Purulia Intercity Express has an average speed of 52&nbsp;km/hr and covers 208&nbsp;km in 4h. The 22876/Purulia–Kharagpur Intercity Express has an average speed of 53&nbsp;km/hr and covers 208&nbsp;km in 3h 55m.


== Route and halts ==
== Route and halts ==
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The important halts of the train are:
The important halts of the train are:


* {{rws|Kharagpur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Kharagpur Junction}}
* {{rws|Midnapore}}
* {{stnlnk|Midnapore}}
* {{rws|Bhadutala}}
* {{stnlnk|Bhadutala}}
* {{rws|Salboni}}
* {{stnlnk|Salboni}}
* {{rws|Chandrakona Road}}
* {{stnlnk|Chandrakona Road}}
* {{rws|Garbeta}}
* {{stnlnk|Garbeta}}
* {{rws|Bishnupur}}
* {{stnlnk|Bishnupur}}
* {{rws|Ondagram}}
* {{stnlnk|Ondagram}}
* {{rws|Bankura Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Bankura Junction}}
* {{rws|Chhatna}}
* {{stnlnk|Chhatna}}
* {{rws|Jhantipahari}}
* {{stnlnk|Jhantipahari}}
* {{rws|Adra Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Adra Junction}}
* {{rws|Anara}}
* {{stnlnk|Anara}}
* {{rws|Purulia Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Purulia Junction}}


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


The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110&nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 9 coaches :
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110&nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 9 coaches:


* 1 Second Sitting
* 1 Second Sitting
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== Traction==
== Traction==


Both trains are hauled by a Santragachi Loco Shed based [[WAM-4]] electric locomotive from [[Kharagpur]] to [[Purulia]] and vice versa.
Both trains are hauled by a Santragachi Loco Shed-based [[WAM-4]] electric locomotive from Kharagpur to Purulia and vice versa.


== Rake Sharing ==
==Rake sharing==


The train shares its rake with 12865/12866 [[Lalmati Express]] and 22821/22822 [[Birsa Munda Express]].
The train shares its rake with 12865/12866 [[Lalmati Express]] and 22821/22822 [[Birsa Munda Express]].
== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [[Lalmati Express]]
* [[Lalmati Express]]
* [[Birsa Munda Express]]
* [[Birsa Munda Express]]
== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==


* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/8431 22875/Kharagpur - Purulia Intercity Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/8431 22875/Kharagpur–Purulia Intercity Express] India Rail Info
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/8432 22876/Purulia Kharagpur Intercity Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/8432 22876/Purulia–Kharagpur Intercity Express] India Rail Info


{{Railways in Southern India}}
{{Railways in Southern India}}


{{DEFAULTSORT:Kharagpur - Purulia Intercity Express}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Kharagpur-Purulia Intercity Express}}
[[Category:Intercity Express (Indian Railways) trains]]
[[Category:Intercity Express (Indian Railways) trains]]
[[Category:Rail transport in West Bengal]]
[[Category:Rail transport in West Bengal]]

Latest revision as of 00:04, 19 July 2021

Kharagpur–Purulia Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeIntercity
Current operator(s)South Eastern Railway zone
Route
StartKharagpur Junction (KGP)
Stops12
EndPurulia Junction (PRR)
Distance travelled208 km (129 mi)
Service frequencyTri-weekly [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)22875/22876
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesICF coaches
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed52 km/h (32 mph), including halts
Route map
(Kharagpur–Purulia) Intercity Express route map

The Kharagpur–Purulia Intercity Express is an Intercity train belonging to South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Kharagpur Junction and Purulia Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 22875/22876 train numbers on tri-weekly basis.[1][2][3]

Service[edit]

The 22875/Kharagpur–Purulia Intercity Express has an average speed of 52 km/hr and covers 208 km in 4h. The 22876/Purulia–Kharagpur Intercity Express has an average speed of 53 km/hr and covers 208 km in 3h 55m.

Route and halts[edit]

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition[edit]

The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 9 coaches:

  • 1 Second Sitting
  • 7 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction[edit]

Both trains are hauled by a Santragachi Loco Shed-based WAM-4 electric locomotive from Kharagpur to Purulia and vice versa.

Rake sharing[edit]

The train shares its rake with 12865/12866 Lalmati Express and 22821/22822 Birsa Munda Express.

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ Runs three days in a week for every direction.

References[edit]

  1. ↑ REGULATION OF SER TRAINS ON 07.09.2016
  2. ↑ SER TO REGULATE TRAIN SERVICES FOR COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRONIC INTERLOCKING SYSTEM AT TIKIAPARA
  3. ↑ Regulation of SER Trains Services for Non-Interlocking Work

External links[edit]


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