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| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]
| locale =  
| locale =  
| first =  
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1984|10|02}}
| last =
| last =
| operator = [[Eastern Railway zone]]
| operator = [[Eastern Railway zone|Eastern Railway]]
| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}} (HWH)
| start = {{stnlnk|Howrah}} (HWH)
| stops = 19
| stops = 19
| end = {{stnlnk|Jamalpur Junction }} (JMP)
| end = {{stnlnk|Jamalpur}} (JMP)
| distance = {{convert|467|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|467|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 9h 35m
| journeytime = 9 hrs 35 mins
| frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven days in a week for every direction.}}
| frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven days in a week for every direction.}}
| class = Composite (First AC and AC II Tier), II Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| class = AC First, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| seating = No
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =  
| autorack =  
| catering = On-board catering <br /> E-catering
| catering = On-board catering, <br/> E-catering
| observation = [[ICF coaches]]
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment = No
| entertainment =  
| baggage = No
| baggage = No
| other facilities= Below the seats
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = 2
| stock = [[LHB coach]]
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =  
| electrification =  
| trainnumber = 13071/13072  
| trainnumber = 13071 / 13072  
| speed = {{convert|49|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts
| speed = {{convert|49|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
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The '''Howrah–Jamalpur Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Eastern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Jamalpur Junction}} in India.It is currently being operated with 13071/13072 train numbers on a daily basis.<ref>[http://bigwire.in/2016/04/02/blast-past-indian-flyovers-collapsed/ Indian flyovers that collapsed]</ref><ref>[http://zeenews.india.com/business/budget-2013/railway-budget-2013-full-text_70954.html Railway Budget 2013: Full text]</ref><ref>[http://www.topnews.in/lalu-offers-11-new-trains-rail-division-bihar-interim-rail-budget-200910-2124624 Lalu offers 11 new trains, a rail division to Bihar in Interim Rail Budget 2009–10]</ref>
The 13071 / 13072 '''Howrah–Jamalpur Express (Super Express)''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Eastern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Jamalpur Junction}} in India via [[Rampurhat Junction railway station|Rampurhat]] , [[Bhagalpur Junction railway station|Bhagalpur]].It is currently being operated with 13071/13072 train numbers on a daily basis.<ref>[http://bigwire.in/2016/04/02/blast-past-indian-flyovers-collapsed/ Indian flyovers that collapsed]</ref><ref>[http://zeenews.india.com/business/budget-2013/railway-budget-2013-full-text_70954.html Railway Budget 2013: Full text]</ref><ref>[http://www.topnews.in/lalu-offers-11-new-trains-rail-division-bihar-interim-rail-budget-200910-2124624 Lalu offers 11 new trains, a rail division to Bihar in Interim Rail Budget 2009–10]</ref>


== Service==
== Service==


The 13071/Howrah–Jamalpur Super Express has an average speed of 49&nbsp;km/hr and covers 467&nbsp;km in 9h 35m. The 13072/Jamalpur–Howrah Super Express has an average speed of 47&nbsp;km/hr and covers 467&nbsp;km in 10h.
The 13071/Howrah–Jamalpur Super Express has an average speed of 49&nbsp;km/h and covers 467&nbsp;km in 9h 35m. The 13072/Jamalpur–Howrah Super Express has an average speed of 47&nbsp;km/h and covers 467&nbsp;km in 10h.


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


* {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}}
* '''{{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}}'''
* {{stnlnk|Barddhaman Junction}}
* '''{{stnlnk|Barddhaman Junction}}'''
* {{stnlnk|Bolpur Shantiniketan}}
* {{stnlnk|Bolpur Shantiniketan}}
* {{stnlnk|Sainthia Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Sainthia Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Rampurhat Junction}}
* '''{{stnlnk|Rampurhat Junction}}'''
* {{stnlnk|Barharwa Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Barharwa Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Tinpahar Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Tinpahar Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Sahibganj Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Sahibganj Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Kahalgaon}}
* {{stnlnk|Kahalgaon}}
* {{stnlnk|Bhagalpur Junction}}
* '''{{stnlnk|Bhagalpur Junction}}'''
* {{stnlnk|Jamalpur Junction}}
* '''{{stnlnk|Jamalpur Junction}}'''
<small>Note: Bold letters indicates Major Railway Stations/Major Cities.</small>


==Schedule==
==Schedule==
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==Coach composition==
==Coach composition==


The train has standard LCF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 17 coaches:
The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 21 coaches:


* 1 AC first-class and AC II tier (composite)
* 1 AC first-class  
* 1 AC II tier
* 3 AC II tier
* 1 AC III tier
* 2 AC III tier
* 8 sleeper c
* 3 AC III tier economy
* 4 general
* 7 sleeper  
* 3 general
* 2 guard, second sitting cum luggage/parcel van
* 2 guard, second sitting cum luggage/parcel van


== Loco traction==
==Traction==


Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Howrah|Howrah]]-based [[WAP-4]] electric locomotive from Howrah to Jamalpur and vice versa.
Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Howrah|Howrah Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-5]] / [[WAP-7]] electric locomotive from Howrah to Jamalpur and vice versa.


== See also ==
== See also ==
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[[Category:Jamalpur, Bihar]]
[[Category:Jamalpur, Bihar]]
[[Category:Express trains in India]]
[[Category:Express trains in India]]
[[Category:Rail transport in West Bengal]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Jharkhand]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Jharkhand]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Bihar]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Bihar]]
[[Category:Rail transport in West Bengal]]




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Latest revision as of 08:58, 7 December 2025


Howrah–Jamalpur Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service2 October 1984; 41 years ago (1984-10-02)
Current operator(s)Eastern Railway
Route
StartHowrah (HWH)
Stops19
EndJamalpur (JMP)
Distance travelled467 km (290 mi)
Average journey time9 hrs 35 mins
Service frequencyDaily [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)13071 / 13072
On-board services
Class(es)AC First, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering,
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed49 km/h (30 mph) average including halts.

The 13071 / 13072 Howrah–Jamalpur Express (Super Express) is an Express train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and Jamalpur Junction in India via Rampurhat , Bhagalpur.It is currently being operated with 13071/13072 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3]

Service[edit | edit source]

The 13071/Howrah–Jamalpur Super Express has an average speed of 49 km/h and covers 467 km in 9h 35m. The 13072/Jamalpur–Howrah Super Express has an average speed of 47 km/h and covers 467 km in 10h.

Route and halts[edit | edit source]

The important halts of the train are:

Note: Bold letters indicates Major Railway Stations/Major Cities.

Schedule[edit | edit source]

13071/72

Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Arrival station Arrival time
13071 HWH Howrah Junction 9:35 PM Jamalpur Junction 7:25 AM (next day)
13072 JMP Jamalpur Junction 7:30 PM Howrah Junction 5:45 AM (next day)

Coach composition[edit | edit source]

The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 21 coaches:

  • 1 AC first-class
  • 3 AC II tier
  • 2 AC III tier
  • 3 AC III tier economy
  • 7 sleeper
  • 3 general
  • 2 guard, second sitting cum luggage/parcel van

Traction[edit | edit source]

Both trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based WAP-5 / WAP-7 electric locomotive from Howrah to Jamalpur and vice versa.

See also[edit | edit source]

Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. Runs seven days in a week for every direction.

External links[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]