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{{Infobox rail service | | name = Howrah-Purulia Superfast Express | ||
| name = Howrah Purulia Express | | image = Purulia Express.jpg | ||
| image= | | caption = Howrah-Purulia Superfast Express train board. | ||
| caption = | | type = [[Superfast trains in India|Superfast]] | ||
| type = [[Superfast | | locale = [[West Bengal]] | ||
| first = | | first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1983|12|15}} | ||
| last = | | last = | ||
| operator = [[South Eastern Railway zone|South Eastern | | operator = [[South Eastern Railway zone|South Eastern Railway]] | ||
| start = {{stnlnk|Purulia Junction}} (PRR) | |||
| start = {{stnlnk| | | stops = 12 | ||
| stops = 12 | | end = {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}} (HWH) | ||
| end = {{stnlnk| | |||
| distance = {{convert|323|km|0|abbr=on}} | | distance = {{convert|323|km|0|abbr=on}} | ||
| | | journeytime = 5 hours 50 minutes | ||
| frequency = Daily | | frequency = Daily | ||
| class = AC Chair Car, Second Class | | class =AC 3 Tier (3A), AC 3 Tier Economy (3E), AC Chair Car (CC), Second Class Seating (2S), General Unreserved (GS/UR) | ||
| seating = Yes | | seating = Yes | ||
| sleeping = | | sleeping = Yes | ||
| autorack = | | autorack = Overhead racks | ||
| catering = | | catering = On-board catering, <br/> E-catering | ||
| observation = | | observation = Large windows | ||
| entertainment = | | entertainment = | ||
| baggage = | | baggage = No | ||
| | | otherfacilities = Below the seats | ||
| stock = | | stock = [[LHB coach]] | ||
| gauge = | | gauge = [[Broad Gauge]] | ||
| trainnumber = 12827 / 12828 | |||
| | | speed = {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts. | ||
| speed = {{convert| | |||
| map = | | map = | ||
| map_state = | | map_state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
The 12827 / 12828 '''Howrah–Purulia Superfast Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] train of [[Indian Railways]] – [[South Eastern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Purulia Junction}} in India. | |||
The 12827 / | |||
It operates as train number 12827 from Howrah Junction to Purulia Junction and as train number 12828 in the reverse direction, serving the state of [[West Bengal]]. | It operates as train number 12827 from Howrah Junction to Purulia Junction and as train number 12828 in the reverse direction, serving the state of [[West Bengal]]. | ||
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==Coaches== | ==Coaches== | ||
The 12827 / 28 Howrah–Purulia Express presently has | The 12827 / 28 Howrah–Purulia Express presently has 2 AC 3 Tier (3A), 1 AC 3 Tier Economy (3E), 2 AC Chair Cars (CC), 8 Chair Car Reserved seating (2S), 4 General Unreserved (GS/UR), and 1 EOG and 1 LHB Seating cum Luggage Rake (LWSLR) coaches. It does not carry a [[pantry car]]. | ||
As with most trains in India, coach composition is changed at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand. | As with most trains in India, coach composition is changed at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand. | ||
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==Service== | ==Service== | ||
The 12827 Howrah–Purulia Express covers the distance of 323 kilometres in 05 hours 30 mins (58.73 km/ | The 12827 Howrah–Purulia Express covers the distance of 323 kilometres in 05 hours 30 mins (58.73 km/h) and in 05 hours 50 mins as 12828 Purulia–Howrah Express (55.37 km/h). | ||
As the average speed of the train is above {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge. | As the average speed of the train is above {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge. | ||
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==Traction== | ==Traction== | ||
As the route is fully electrified, a | As the route is fully electrified, a [[Electric Loco Shed, Tatanagar|Tatanagar Loco Shed]] or [[Santragachi railway station|Santragachi Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-7]] or [[WAP-4]] electric locomotive powers the train for its entire journey. | ||
==Timings== | ==Timings== | ||
12828 Purulia–Howrah Express leaves Purulia Junction on a daily basis at 05:30 hrs IST and reaches Howrah Junction at 11: | 12828 Purulia–Howrah Express leaves Purulia Junction on a daily basis at 05:30 hrs IST and reaches Howrah Junction at 11:22 hrs IST the same day. | ||
12827 Howrah–Purulia Express leaves Howrah Junction on a daily basis at 16:50 hrs IST and reaches Purulia Junction at 22: | 12827 Howrah–Purulia Express leaves Howrah Junction on a daily basis at 16:50 hrs IST and reaches Purulia Junction at 22:30 hrs IST the same day. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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*{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in |title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry |publisher=indianrail.gov.in |accessdate=2014-04-05 |url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408180437/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ |archivedate=8 April 2014 |df=dmy-all }} | *{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in |title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry |publisher=indianrail.gov.in |accessdate=2014-04-05 |url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408180437/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ |archivedate=8 April 2014 |df=dmy-all }} | ||
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irctc.co.in|title=IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System|publisher=irctc.co.in|accessdate=2014-04-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070303131207/http://www.irctc.co.in/|archive-date=3 March 2007|url-status=dead}} | *{{cite web|url=http://www.irctc.co.in|title=IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System|publisher=irctc.co.in|accessdate=2014-04-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070303131207/http://www.irctc.co.in/|archive-date=3 March 2007|url-status=dead}} | ||
*{{cite web|url= | *{{cite web|url=https://www.irfca.org|title=[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet.|publisher=IRFCA|accessdate=2014-04-05}} | ||
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Howrah-Purulia Express}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Howrah-Purulia Express}} | ||
[[Category:Rail transport in Howrah]] | [[Category:Rail transport in Howrah]] | ||
[[Category:Rail transport in West Bengal]] | |||
[[Category:Express trains in India]] | [[Category:Express trains in India]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:15, 20 February 2026
 Howrah-Purulia Superfast Express train board. | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| Locale | West Bengal |
| First service | 15 December 1983 |
| Current operator(s) | South Eastern Railway |
| Route | |
| Start | Purulia Junction (PRR) |
| Stops | 12 |
| End | Howrah Junction (HWH) |
| Distance travelled | 323 km (201 mi) |
| Average journey time | 5 hours 50 minutes |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 12827 / 12828 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 3 Tier (3A), AC 3 Tier Economy (3E), AC Chair Car (CC), Second Class Seating (2S), General Unreserved (GS/UR) |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Auto-rack arrangements | Overhead racks |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering, E-catering |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | Broad Gauge |
| Operating speed | 55 km/h (34 mph) average including halts. |
The 12827 / 12828 Howrah–Purulia Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train of Indian Railways – South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and Purulia Junction in India.
It operates as train number 12827 from Howrah Junction to Purulia Junction and as train number 12828 in the reverse direction, serving the state of West Bengal.
Coaches[edit | edit source]
The 12827 / 28 Howrah–Purulia Express presently has 2 AC 3 Tier (3A), 1 AC 3 Tier Economy (3E), 2 AC Chair Cars (CC), 8 Chair Car Reserved seating (2S), 4 General Unreserved (GS/UR), and 1 EOG and 1 LHB Seating cum Luggage Rake (LWSLR) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.
As with most trains in India, coach composition is changed at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service[edit | edit source]
The 12827 Howrah–Purulia Express covers the distance of 323 kilometres in 05 hours 30 mins (58.73 km/h) and in 05 hours 50 mins as 12828 Purulia–Howrah Express (55.37 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing[edit | edit source]
The 12827 / 28 Howrah–Purulia Express leaves Howrah Junction at 16:50 every day. It stops at Kharagpur Junction, Bankura Junction, Adra Junction, and at few other stations before reaching Purulia Junction at 22:20. The return train leaves Purulia Junction at 05:30 and reaches Howrah at 11:20.
Traction[edit | edit source]
As the route is fully electrified, a Tatanagar Loco Shed or Santragachi Loco Shed-based WAP-7 or WAP-4 electric locomotive powers the train for its entire journey.
Timings[edit | edit source]
12828 Purulia–Howrah Express leaves Purulia Junction on a daily basis at 05:30 hrs IST and reaches Howrah Junction at 11:22 hrs IST the same day.
12827 Howrah–Purulia Express leaves Howrah Junction on a daily basis at 16:50 hrs IST and reaches Purulia Junction at 22:30 hrs IST the same day.
References[edit | edit source]
- "Purulia Express overtakes my Howrah bound EMU – YouTube". youtube.com. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- "Howrah–Purulia Express via Adra led by a SRC WAP-4 at Sankrail | Flickr – Photo Sharing!". flickr.com. 5 June 2013. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- "BIA WAM-4 burns the tracks with Howrah – Purulia Superfast !!!!!!". abibitumikasa.com. Archived from the original on 31 May 2014. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
External links[edit | edit source]
- "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System". irctc.co.in. Archived from the original on 3 March 2007. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet". IRFCA. Retrieved 5 April 2014.