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| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1979|01|01}}<ref name="budget79">{{cite web |url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/finance_budget/Previous%20Budget%20Speeches/1979-80.pdf|date=20 February 1979|title= Railway Budget speech 1979-80|website=www.indianrailways.gov.in|publisher=[[Government of India]], [[Ministry of Railways (India)|Ministry of Railways]]}}</ref>
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1979|01|01}}<ref name="budget79">{{cite web |url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/finance_budget/Previous%20Budget%20Speeches/1979-80.pdf|date=20 February 1979|title= Railway Budget speech 1979-80|website=www.indianrailways.gov.in|publisher=[[Government of India]], [[Ministry of Railways (India)|Ministry of Railways]]}}</ref>
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| last =
| operator = [[Eastern Railway Zone|Eastern Railways]]
| operator = [[Eastern Railway zone|Eastern Railways]]
| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Howrah}} ('''HWH''')
| start = {{stnlnk|Howrah}} (HWH)
| stops = 33  
| stops = 33  
| end = {{rws|Jammu Tawi}} ('''JAT''')
| end = {{stnlnk|Jammu Tawi}} (JAT)
| distance = {{convert|2024|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|2024|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime =  36hrs 45 mins
| journeytime =  36hrs 45 mins
| frequency = Tri-weekly
| frequency = Tri-weekly
| class = AC 1 Tier, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| class = AC 1 Tier, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
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| baggage =  
| baggage =  
| otherfacilities =
| otherfacilities =
| stock = [[LHB Coaches]]
| stock = [[LHB coaches]]
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm}}
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}
| el =
| el =
| trainnumber = 12331 / 12332
| trainnumber = 12331 / 12332
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The 12331 / 12332 '''Himgiri Superfast Express''' is a superfast train of the Indian Railways connecting [[Howrah Junction railway station|Howrah Junction]] in [[West Bengal]] and [[Jammu Tawi railway station|Jammu Tawi]] in [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]. It is currently being operated with 12331/12332 train numbers on three days in week.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiarailinfo.com/train/map/train-running-status-himgiri-sf-express-12331/627/1/81 |title=Himgiri Express Map |publisher=indiarailinfo.com |date= |accessdate=4 April 2017}}</ref> It covers a total distance of {{convert|2024|km|abbr=on}} that runs through the major north states of India. The old ICF coaches of the trains were replaced with the new LHB coaches during Mid August 2018.
The 12331 / 12332 '''Himgiri Superfast Express''' is a Superfast train of the Indian Railways connecting {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}} in [[West Bengal]] and {{stnlnk|Jammu Tawi}} in [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]. It is currently being operated with 12331/12332 train numbers on three days in week.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiarailinfo.com/train/map/train-running-status-himgiri-sf-express-12331/627/1/81 |title=Himgiri Express Map |publisher=India Rail Info |date= |accessdate=4 April 2017}}</ref> It covers a total distance of {{convert|2024|km|abbr=on}} that runs through the major north states of India. The old [[ICF coaches]] of the trains were replaced with the new [[LHB coaches]] during Mid August 2018.


==History==
==History==


In 1975 in order to bring equality amongst all classes and provide good train experience to all strata of society, the Himgiri Express was launched. The Himgiri Express made its inaugural run on 1 January 1979. From 1979 to 2004, Himgiri Express followed a fast time table. Departing from {{rws|Howrah Junction}} at 23.45 hrs & arriving {{rws|Jammu Tawi}} at 07.45 hrs on 3rd day & on return departing {{rws|Jammu Tawi}} at 22.45 hrs, arriving Howrah at 06.45 hrs on 3rd Moring. In 1st 25 years of service this train used to stop only at {{rws|Asansol Junction}}, {{rws|Jasidih Junction}}, {{rws|Kiul Junction}}, {{rws|Patna Junction}}, {{rws|Mughalsarai Junction}}(now{{rws|Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction}}), {{rws|Varanasi Junction}}, {{rws|Lucknow  Charbagh}}, {{rws|Bareilly Junction}}, {{rws|Moradabad Junction}}, {{rws|Saharanpur Junction}}, {{rws|Ambala Cantonment}}, {{rws|Ludhiana Junction}}, {{rws|Jalandhar Cantonment}} & {{rws|Pathankot Cantonment}}. However, 19 more stoppages were added between 2004-2020 period. This hampered operation & puntuality failed miserably. It was also when this express was launched that the Indian Railways abolished the third class in trains.{{citation needed|date=April 2017}}
In 1975 in order to bring equality amongst all classes and provide good train experience to all strata of society, the Himgiri Express was launched. The Himgiri Express made its inaugural run on 1 January 1979. From 1979 to 2004, Himgiri Express followed a fast time table. Departing from {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}} at 23.45 hrs & arriving {{stnlnk|Jammu Tawi}} at 07.45 hrs on 3rd day & on return departing Jammu Tawi at 22.45 hrs, arriving Howrah at 06.45 hrs on 3rd morning. In 1st 25 years of service this train used to stop only at {{stnlnk|Asansol Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Jasidih Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Kiul Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Patna Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Mughalsarai Junction}}(now{{stnlnk|Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction}}), {{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Lucknow  Charbagh}}, {{stnlnk|Bareilly Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Moradabad Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Saharanpur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Ambala Cantonment}}, {{stnlnk|Ludhiana Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Jalandhar Cantonment}} & {{stnlnk|Pathankot Cantonment}}. However, 19 more stoppages were added between 2004 and 2020 period. This hampered operation & puntuality failed miserably. It was also when this express was launched that the Indian Railways abolished the third class in trains.{{citation needed|date=April 2017}}


== Services ==
== Services ==
   
   
Currently the train takes 36 hrs 45 mins to cover the journey. Departing at 23.55 hrs from {{rws|Howrah Junction}} & arriving {{rws|Jammu Tawi}} at 12.40 hrs on 3rd day as 12331 '''Himgiri Express'''. On return, departing 22.45 hrs from {{rws|Jammu Tawi}} & arriving {{rws|Howrah Junction}} at 11.30 hrs on 3rd day as 12332 '''Himgiri Express'''. Train had been slowed by 4 hrs 45 mins from 2004 onwards after 19 more halts were added. As the average speed of the train is  at par with speed of {{convert|55|kph|mph}}, as per [[Indian Railway]] rules, its fare includes a superfast surcharge.
Currently the train takes 36 hrs 45 mins to cover the journey. Departing at 23.55 hrs from Howrah Junction & arriving Jammu Tawi at 12.40 hrs on 3rd day as 12331 Himgiri Express. On return, departing 22.45 hrs from Jammu Tawi & arriving Howrah Junction at 11.30 hrs on 3rd day as 12332 Himgiri Express. Train had been slowed by 4 hrs 45 mins from 2004 onwards after 19 more halts were added. As the average speed of the train is  at par with speed of {{convert|55|kph|mph}}, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.


==Route & Halts==
==Route & halts==
The important halts of the train are;
The important halts of the train are;


* '''{{rws|Howrah}}'''
* '''{{stnlnk|Howrah}}'''
* {{rws|Asansol}}
* {{stnlnk|Asansol Junction}}
* {{rws|Madhupur}}
* {{stnlnk|Madhupur Junction}}
* {{rws|Jasidih}}
* {{stnlnk|Jasidih Junction}}
* {{rws|Jhajha}}
* {{stnlnk|Jhajha}}
* {{rws|Kiul}}
* {{stnlnk|Kiul Junction}}
* {{rws|Mokama}}  
* {{stnlnk|Mokama Junction}}  
* {{rws|Patna Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Patna Junction}}
* {{rws|Danapur}}
* {{stnlnk|Danapur}}
* {{rws|Ara}}
* {{stnlnk|Ara Junction}}
* {{rws|Buxar}}
* {{stnlnk|Buxar}}
* {{rws|Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction}}
* {{rws|Varanasi}}
* {{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction}}
* {{rws|Jaunpur City}}
* {{stnlnk|Jaunpur City}}
* {{rws|Sultanpur}}
* {{stnlnk|Sultanpur}}
* {{rws|Lucknow Charbagh}}
* {{stnlnk|Lucknow Charbagh}}
* {{rws|Bareilly}}
* {{stnlnk|Bareilly Junction}}
* {{rws|Moradabad}}
* {{stnlnk|Moradabad}}
* {{rws|Saharanpur}}
* {{stnlnk|Saharanpur Junction}}
* {{rws|Ambala Cantonment}}
* {{stnlnk|Ambala Cantonment Junction}}
* {{rws|Ludhiana}}
* {{stnlnk|Ludhiana Junction}}
* {{rws|Phagwara}}
* {{stnlnk|Phagwara}}
* {{rws|Jalandhar Cantonment}}
* {{stnlnk|Jalandhar Cantonment}}
* {{rws|Pathankot Cantonment}}
* {{stnlnk|Pathankot Cantonment}}
* {{rws|Kathua}}
* {{stnlnk|Kathua}}
* '''{{rws|Jammu Tawi}}'''
* '''{{stnlnk|Jammu Tawi}}'''


== Traction ==
== Traction ==
Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Howrah|Howrah]] based [[WAP 5]] / [[WAP 7]] '''(HOG)''' equipped locomotive from end to end
Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Howrah|Howrah]]-based [[WAP-5]] / [[WAP-7]] (HOG)-equipped locomotive from end to end


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


The train consists of 22 coaches :
The train consists of 22 coaches:
* 1 composite ( first class ac+2tier ac)
* 1 composite (first class AC+2tier AC)
* 1 ac 2Tier
* 1 AC 2 Tier
*
* 4 AC three tier
* 4 ac three tier
* 1 buffet car
* 1 buffet car
*10 sleeper coach
*10 sleeper coach
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* [[Archana Express]]
* [[Archana Express]]
* [[Begampura Express]]
* [[Begampura Express]]
* [[Jammu Tawi - Kolkata Express]]
* [[Kolkata–Jammu Tawi Express]]


== References ==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
*[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/himgiri-sf-express-12331/627/1/81 12331/Himgiri SF Express]
*[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/himgiri-sf-express-12331/627/1/81 12331/Himgiri SF Express] India Rail Info
*[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/himgiri-sf-express-12332/628/81/1 12332/Himgiri SF Express]
*[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/himgiri-sf-express-12332/628/81/1 12332/Himgiri SF Express] India Rail Info


[[Category:Rail transport in Jammu and Kashmir]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Jammu and Kashmir]]

Latest revision as of 00:04, 6 August 2021

Himgiri Express
File:Himgiri exp.jpg
Overview
Service typeSuperfast Express
First service1 January 1979; 47 years ago (1979-01-01)[1]
Current operator(s)Eastern Railways
Route
StartHowrah (HWH)
Stops33
EndJammu Tawi (JAT)
Distance travelled2,024 km (1,258 mi)
Average journey time36hrs 45 mins
Service frequencyTri-weekly
Train number(s)12331 / 12332
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1 Tier, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed55.00 kilometres per hour (34.18 mph) average with halts

The 12331 / 12332 Himgiri Superfast Express is a Superfast train of the Indian Railways connecting Howrah Junction in West Bengal and Jammu Tawi in Jammu and Kashmir. It is currently being operated with 12331/12332 train numbers on three days in week.[2] It covers a total distance of 2,024 km (1,258 mi) that runs through the major north states of India. The old ICF coaches of the trains were replaced with the new LHB coaches during Mid August 2018.

History[edit | edit source]

In 1975 in order to bring equality amongst all classes and provide good train experience to all strata of society, the Himgiri Express was launched. The Himgiri Express made its inaugural run on 1 January 1979. From 1979 to 2004, Himgiri Express followed a fast time table. Departing from Howrah Junction at 23.45 hrs & arriving Jammu Tawi at 07.45 hrs on 3rd day & on return departing Jammu Tawi at 22.45 hrs, arriving Howrah at 06.45 hrs on 3rd morning. In 1st 25 years of service this train used to stop only at Asansol Junction, Jasidih Junction, Kiul Junction, Patna Junction, Mughalsarai Junction(nowPt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction), Varanasi Junction, Lucknow Charbagh, Bareilly Junction, Moradabad Junction, Saharanpur Junction, Ambala Cantonment, Ludhiana Junction, Jalandhar Cantonment & Pathankot Cantonment. However, 19 more stoppages were added between 2004 and 2020 period. This hampered operation & puntuality failed miserably. It was also when this express was launched that the Indian Railways abolished the third class in trains.[citation needed]

Services[edit | edit source]

Currently the train takes 36 hrs 45 mins to cover the journey. Departing at 23.55 hrs from Howrah Junction & arriving Jammu Tawi at 12.40 hrs on 3rd day as 12331 Himgiri Express. On return, departing 22.45 hrs from Jammu Tawi & arriving Howrah Junction at 11.30 hrs on 3rd day as 12332 Himgiri Express. Train had been slowed by 4 hrs 45 mins from 2004 onwards after 19 more halts were added. As the average speed of the train is at par with speed of 55 kilometres per hour (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Route & halts[edit | edit source]

The important halts of the train are;

Traction[edit | edit source]

Both trains are hauled by a Howrah-based WAP-5 / WAP-7 (HOG)-equipped locomotive from end to end

Coach composition[edit | edit source]

The train consists of 22 coaches:

  • 1 composite (first class AC+2tier AC)
  • 1 AC 2 Tier
  • 4 AC three tier
  • 1 buffet car
  • 10 sleeper coach
  • 3 unreserved coach
  • 2 EOG

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Railway Budget speech 1979-80" (PDF). www.indianrailways.gov.in. Government of India, Ministry of Railways. 20 February 1979.
  2. ↑ "Himgiri Express Map". India Rail Info. Retrieved 4 April 2017.


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