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Bangriposi–Bhubaneswar Superfast Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| Locale | Odisha |
| First service | 2006 |
| Current operator(s) | East Coast Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Bangriposi (BGY) |
| Stops | 14 |
| End | Bhubaneswar (BBS) |
| Distance travelled | 313 km (194 mi) |
| Service frequency | Daily [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 12891/12892 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | Second Sitting, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | Not Available |
| Observation facilities | ICF coaches |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 1 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 55 km/h (34 mph), including halts |
The Bangriposi–Bhubaneswar Superfast Express is a Superfast train belonging to East Coast Railway zone that runs between Bangriposi railway station and Bhubaneswar in India. It was introduced in 2006 as tri-weekly express between Bhubaneswar and Baripada. It was later extended to Bangriposi and frequency increased to daily. It is currently being operated with 12891/12892 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3]
Service[edit]
- The 12891/Bangriposi–Bhubaneswar Express has an average speed of 55 km/hr and covers 313 km in 5h 40m.
- The 12892/Bhubaneswar–Bangriposi Express has an average speed of 55 km/hr and covers 313 km in 5h 40m.
Route and halts[edit]
The important halts of the train are:
- Bangriposi
- Baripada
- Krishnachandrapur
- Betnoti
- Jogal
- Jugpura
- Thakurtota P.H
- Rupsa Junction
- Balasore
- Soro
- Bhadrak
- Jajpur Keonjhar Road
- Cuttack Junction
- Bhubaneswar
Coach composition[edit]
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 14 coaches:
- 2 Second Sitting
- 10 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Railway adds some extra general coaches during festivals based on demand.
Traction[edit]
Both trains are hauled by a Visakhapatnam Diesel Loco Shed-based WDM-3D Diesel locomotive from Bangriposi to Bhubaneswar and vice versa.
Direction reversal[edit]
The train doesn't shares the rake with other trains.
See also[edit]
- Bangriposi railway station
- Bhubaneswar railway station
- Visakhapatnam–Koraput Intercity Express
- Bhubaneshwar–Visakhapatnam Intercity Express
- Kendujhargarh–Bhubaneswar Fast Passenger
Notes[edit]
- ↑ Runs seven days in a week for every direction.
References[edit]
External links[edit]
- 12891/Bangriposi–Bhubaneswar Express India Rail Info
- 12892/Bhubaneswar–Bangriposi Express India Rail Info
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