Sambalpur–Varanasi Express

The Sambalpur–Banaras Express is an Express train belonging to East Coast Railway zone that runs between Sambalpur Junction and Banaras in India. It is currently being operated with 18311/18312 train numbers on twice in a week basis.[1][2][3]

Sambalpur–Banaras Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
Current operator(s)East Coast Railway zone
Route
StartSambalpur Junction (SBP)
Stops33
EndBanaras (BSBS)
Distance travelled893 km (555 mi)
Service frequencyTwice [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)18311/18312
On-board services
Class(es)AC II Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesE-catering
Observation facilitiesICF coaches
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed45 km/h (28 mph), including halts

ServiceEdit

The 18311/Sambalpur–Banaras Express has an average speed of 45 km/hr and covers 893 km in 19h 45m. 118312/Banaras–Sambalpur Express has an average speed of 44 km/hr and covers 893 km in 20h 15m.

Route and haltsEdit

The important halts of the train are:

Coach compositionEdit

The train has standard LCF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 18 coaches:

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 3 AC III Tier
  • 6 Sleeper coaches
  • 6 General
  • 2 Generators cum Luggage/parcel van

TractionEdit

Both trains are hauled by a Tatanagar Loco Shed-based WAM-4 electric locomotive from Sambalpur to Banaras, and vice versa.

Rake sharingEdit

Train shares its rake with 22803/22804 Howrah–Sambalpur Superfast Express

See alsoEdit

NotesEdit

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

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