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| ridership = | | ridership = | ||
| start = {{stnlnk|Howrah}} (HWH) | | start = {{stnlnk|Howrah}} (HWH) | ||
| stops = | | stops = 22 | ||
| end = {{stnlnk|Titlagarh Junction}} (TIG) | | end = {{stnlnk|Titlagarh Junction}} (TIG) | ||
| distance = {{convert| | | distance = {{convert|741|km|0|abbr=on}} | ||
| journeytime = 13 | | journeytime = 13 Hours | ||
| frequency = Daily | | frequency = Daily | ||
| class = AC 3 Tier, AC Chair Car, 2nd Sitting Chair Car | | class = 2 AC 3 Tier, 2 AC Chair Car, 10 2nd Sitting Chair Car | ||
| seating = Yes | | seating = Yes | ||
| sleeping = Yes | | sleeping = Yes | ||
| autorack = | | autorack = | ||
| catering = Available | | catering = Available, Pantry Car Attached | ||
| observation = Large windows | | observation = Large windows | ||
| entertainment = | | entertainment = | ||
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| el = | | el = | ||
| trainnumber = 12871 / 12872 | | trainnumber = 12871 / 12872 | ||
| speed = {{convert| | | speed = {{convert|130|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum speed, | ||
{{convert| | {{convert|57|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts | ||
| map = [[File:Ispat Express (Howrah - Titlagarh) route map.png|300px]] | | map = [[File:Ispat Express (Howrah - Titlagarh) route map.png|300px]] | ||
| map_state = | | map_state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
The 12871 / 12872 '''Ispat Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]] day train of [[Indian Railways]] connecting [[Kolkata]] with [[Titlagarh]]. It covers a distance of | The 12871 / 12872 '''Ispat Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]] day train of [[Indian Railways]] connecting [[Kolkata]] with [[Titlagarh]]. It covers a distance of 741 kilometers at an average speed of {{cvt|57|km/h}}. It has One Second Class Unreserved Seating Coaches, 2 AC 3 Tier Coaches, 2 AC Chair Car Coaches and 10 Second Sitting Chair Car Coaches. All of the classes require reservations, except for Second Class Unreserved Seating class, where [[Tatkal scheme]] is available. A [[pantry car]] is available in this train. Unlike many trains of Indian Railways, it has an advance reservation period of thirty (30) days. | ||
With a view to provide secured and comfortable journey to the travelling passengers, South Eastern Railway has decided to convert first rake of 12871/12872 Howrah–Titlagarh–Howrah Ispat Express with most sophisticated and modern [[LHB coaches]] instead of existing conventional coaches. w.e.f 28.09.2019 from Howrah and w.e.f 29.09.2019 from Titlagarh. | With a view to provide secured and comfortable journey to the travelling passengers, South Eastern Railway has decided to convert first rake of 12871/12872 Howrah–Titlagarh–Howrah Ispat Express with most sophisticated and modern [[LHB coaches]] instead of existing conventional coaches. w.e.f 28.09.2019 from Howrah and w.e.f 29.09.2019 from Titlagarh. | ||
==Traction== | ==Traction== | ||
It is hauled by [[WAP-7]] locomotive from {{stnlnk|Santragachi}} / | It is hauled by [[WAP-7]] locomotive from {{stnlnk|Santragachi}}<nowiki/>electric loco shed on its entire journey. | ||
When it was first opened, it ran from [[Howrah]] to [[Jamshedpur]]. Later, it was extended to [[Rourkela]], [[Jharsuguda]], and then to [[ | When it was first opened, it ran from [[Howrah]] to [[Jamshedpur]]. Later, it was extended to [[Rourkela]], [[Jharsuguda]], [[Sambalpur]] and then to [[Titlagarh]]. After a fifth change, its destination station was changed from [[Titlagarh]] to [[Kantabanji]]. | ||
==Route & halts== | ==Route & halts== | ||