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{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Howrah - Sambalpur Superfast Express
| name = Howrah–Sambalpur Superfast Express
| image =  
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| operator = [[East Coast Railway zone]]
| operator = [[East Coast Railway zone]]
| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Howrah Junction}} ('''HWH''')
| start = {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}} (HWH)
| stops = 9
| stops = 9
| end = {{rws|Sambalpur Junction}} ('''SBP''')
| end = {{stnlnk|Sambalpur Junction}} (SBP)
| distance = {{convert|659|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|659|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 10h 45m
| journey time = 10h 45m
| 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 II Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| class = AC II Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = No
| seating = No
| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =  
| autorack =  
| catering =  E-Catering
| catering =  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 = 22803/22804
| trainnumber = 22803/22804
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The '''Howrah - Sambalpur Superfast Express''' is an [[Superfast Express trains in India|express]] train belonging to [[East Coast Railway zone]] that runs between [[Howrah Junction railway station|Howrah Junction]] and [[Sambalpur Junction railway station|Sambalpur Junction]] in [[India]]. It is currently being operated with 22803/22804 train numbers on a weekly basis.<ref>[http://www.eastcoastrail.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=1487&id=0,4,268 TRAIN SERVICES TO BE DIVERTED, SHORT TERMINATED AND CANCELLED FOR MODERNISATION WORK BETWEEN BALASORE AND HALDIPADA]</ref><ref>[http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,423&dcd=397&did=13815739817763784A9D3C03E1AC0A577C103CE8088C1.web103 REGULATION OF TRAIN SERVICES ON EAST COAST SECTION]</ref><ref>[http://www.eastcoastrail.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=2266&did=147547185231634F102EF1395946E8F331C7201C2B332.web91 NEW TRAIN TIME TABLE TO BE EFFECTIVE FROM 1ST OCTOBER’2016: CHANGES IN THE TIMINGS OF 44 TRAINS]</ref>
The '''Howrah–Sambalpur Superfast Express''' is an [[Superfast Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[East Coast Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Sambalpur Junction}} in India. It is currently being operated with 22803/22804 train numbers on a weekly basis.<ref>[http://www.eastcoastrail.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=1487&id=0,4,268 TRAIN SERVICES TO BE DIVERTED, SHORT TERMINATED AND CANCELLED FOR MODERNISATION WORK BETWEEN BALASORE AND HALDIPADA]</ref><ref>[http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,423&dcd=397&did=13815739817763784A9D3C03E1AC0A577C103CE8088C1.web103 REGULATION OF TRAIN SERVICES ON EAST COAST SECTION]</ref><ref>[http://www.eastcoastrail.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=2266&did=147547185231634F102EF1395946E8F331C7201C2B332.web91 NEW TRAIN TIME TABLE TO BE EFFECTIVE FROM 1ST OCTOBER’2016: CHANGES IN THE TIMINGS OF 44 TRAINS]</ref>


== Service==
== Service==


The 22803/Howrah - Sambalpur Superfast Express has an average speed of 61&nbsp;km/hr and covers 659&nbsp;km in 10h 45m. 22804/Sambalpur - Howrah Superfast Express has an average speed of 60&nbsp;km/hr and covers 659&nbsp;km in 11h.
The 22803/Howrah–Sambalpur Superfast Express has an average speed of 61&nbsp;km/hr and covers 659&nbsp;km in 10h 45m. 22804/Sambalpur–Howrah Superfast Express has an average speed of 60&nbsp;km/hr and covers 659&nbsp;km in 11h.


== 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|Howrah Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}}
* {{rws|Kharagpur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Kharagpur Junction}}
* {{rws|Balasore}}
* {{stnlnk|Balasore}}
* {{rws|Bhadrak}}
* {{stnlnk|Bhadrak}}
* {{rws|Dhenkanal}}
* {{stnlnk|Dhenkanal}}
* {{rws|Angul}}
* {{stnlnk|Angul}}
* {{rws|Sambalpur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Sambalpur Junction}}


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


The train has standard LCF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 18 coaches :
The train has standard LCF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 18 coaches:


* 1 AC II Tier
* 1 AC II Tier
* 2 AC III Tier
* 2 AC III Tier
* 6 Sleeper Coaches
* 6 Sleeper coaches
* 7 General
* 7 General
* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
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== Traction==
== Traction==


Both trains are hauled by a Santragachi Loco Shed based [[WAP4]] or [[WAP7]] electric locomotive from [[Sambalpur]] to [[Howrah]] and vice versa.
Both trains are hauled by a Santragachi Loco Shed-based [[WAP-4]] or [[WAP-7]] electric locomotive from Sambalpur to Howrah and vice versa.


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


Train shares its rake with 18311/18312 [[Sambalpur - Varanasi Express]].
Train shares its rake with 18311/18312 [[Sambalpur–Varanasi Express]].


== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [[Howrah Junction railway station]]
* [[Howrah Junction railway station]]
* [[Sambalpur Junction railway station]]
* [[Sambalpur Junction railway station]]
* [[Sambalpur - Varanasi Express]]
* [[Sambalpur–Varanasi Express]]


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==


* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/18331 22803/Howrah - Sambalpur SF Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/18331 22803/Howrah–Sambalpur Superfast Express] India Rail Info
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/18332 22804/Sambalpur - Howrah SF Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/18332 22804/Sambalpur–Howrah Superfast Express] India Rail Info


== References ==
== References ==
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{{Railways in Eastern India}}
{{Railways in Eastern India}}


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

Latest revision as of 17:35, 19 July 2021


Howrah–Sambalpur Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service6 December 2010; 14 years ago (2010-12-06)
Current operator(s)East Coast Railway zone
Route
StartHowrah Junction (HWH)
Stops9
EndSambalpur Junction (SBP)
Distance travelled659 km (409 mi)
Service frequencyWeekly [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)22803/22804
On-board services
Class(es)AC II Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesE-catering
Observation facilitiesICF coaches
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed61 km/h (38 mph), including halts

The Howrah–Sambalpur Superfast Express is an Express train belonging to East Coast Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and Sambalpur Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 22803/22804 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3]

Service[edit]

The 22803/Howrah–Sambalpur Superfast Express has an average speed of 61 km/hr and covers 659 km in 10h 45m. 22804/Sambalpur–Howrah Superfast Express has an average speed of 60 km/hr and covers 659 km in 11h.

Route and halts[edit]

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition[edit]

The train has standard LCF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 18 coaches:

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 2 AC III Tier
  • 6 Sleeper coaches
  • 7 General
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction[edit]

Both trains are hauled by a Santragachi Loco Shed-based WAP-4 or WAP-7 electric locomotive from Sambalpur to Howrah and vice versa.

Rake sharing[edit]

Train shares its rake with 18311/18312 Sambalpur–Varanasi Express.

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

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

External links[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ TRAIN SERVICES TO BE DIVERTED, SHORT TERMINATED AND CANCELLED FOR MODERNISATION WORK BETWEEN BALASORE AND HALDIPADA
  2. ↑ REGULATION OF TRAIN SERVICES ON EAST COAST SECTION
  3. ↑ NEW TRAIN TIME TABLE TO BE EFFECTIVE FROM 1ST OCTOBER’2016: CHANGES IN THE TIMINGS OF 44 TRAINS


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