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{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Howrah - Sambalpur Superfast Express
| name = Howrah–Sambalpur Superfast Express
| image =  
| image =  
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| operator = [[East Coast Railway zone]]
| operator = [[East Coast Railway zone]]
| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Howrah Junction}} ('''HWH''')
| start = {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}} (HWH)
| stops = 9
| stops = 9
| end = {{rws|Sambalpur Junction}} ('''SBP''')
| end = {{stnlnk|Sambalpur Junction}} (SBP)
| distance = {{convert|659|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|659|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 10h 45m
| journey time = 10h 45m
| frequency = Weekly {{efn|Runs one day in a week for every direction.}}
| frequency = Weekly {{efn|Runs one day in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC II Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| class = AC II Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = No
| seating = No
| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =  
| autorack =  
| catering =  E-Catering
| catering =  E-catering
| observation = [[ICF Coaches]]
| observation = [[ICF coaches]]
| entertainment = No
| entertainment = No
| baggage = No
| baggage = No
| other facilities= Below the seats
| other facilities= Below the seats
| stock = 2
| stock = 2
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =  
| electrification =  
| trainnumber = 22803/22804
| trainnumber = 22803/22804
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The '''Howrah - Sambalpur Superfast Express''' is an [[Superfast Express trains in India|express]] train belonging to [[East Coast Railway zone]] that runs between [[Howrah Junction railway station|Howrah Junction]] and [[Sambalpur Junction railway station|Sambalpur Junction]] in [[India]]. It is currently being operated with 22803/22804 train numbers on a weekly basis.<ref>[http://www.eastcoastrail.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=1487&id=0,4,268 TRAIN SERVICES TO BE DIVERTED, SHORT TERMINATED AND CANCELLED FOR MODERNISATION WORK BETWEEN BALASORE AND HALDIPADA]</ref><ref>[http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,423&dcd=397&did=13815739817763784A9D3C03E1AC0A577C103CE8088C1.web103 REGULATION OF TRAIN SERVICES ON EAST COAST SECTION]</ref><ref>[http://www.eastcoastrail.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=2266&did=147547185231634F102EF1395946E8F331C7201C2B332.web91 NEW TRAIN TIME TABLE TO BE EFFECTIVE FROM 1ST OCTOBER’2016: CHANGES IN THE TIMINGS OF 44 TRAINS]</ref>
The '''Howrah–Sambalpur Superfast Express''' is an [[Superfast Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[East Coast Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Sambalpur Junction}} in India. It is currently being operated with 22803/22804 train numbers on a weekly basis.<ref>[http://www.eastcoastrail.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=1487&id=0,4,268 TRAIN SERVICES TO BE DIVERTED, SHORT TERMINATED AND CANCELLED FOR MODERNISATION WORK BETWEEN BALASORE AND HALDIPADA]</ref><ref>[http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,423&dcd=397&did=13815739817763784A9D3C03E1AC0A577C103CE8088C1.web103 REGULATION OF TRAIN SERVICES ON EAST COAST SECTION]</ref><ref>[http://www.eastcoastrail.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=2266&did=147547185231634F102EF1395946E8F331C7201C2B332.web91 NEW TRAIN TIME TABLE TO BE EFFECTIVE FROM 1ST OCTOBER’2016: CHANGES IN THE TIMINGS OF 44 TRAINS]</ref>


== Service==
== Service==


The 22803/Howrah - Sambalpur Superfast Express has an average speed of 61&nbsp;km/hr and covers 659&nbsp;km in 10h 45m. 22804/Sambalpur - Howrah Superfast Express has an average speed of 60&nbsp;km/hr and covers 659&nbsp;km in 11h.
The 22803/Howrah–Sambalpur Superfast Express has an average speed of 61&nbsp;km/hr and covers 659&nbsp;km in 10h 45m. 22804/Sambalpur–Howrah Superfast Express has an average speed of 60&nbsp;km/hr and covers 659&nbsp;km in 11h.


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


* {{rws|Howrah Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}}
* {{rws|Kharagpur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Kharagpur Junction}}
* {{rws|Balasore}}
* {{stnlnk|Balasore}}
* {{rws|Bhadrak}}
* {{stnlnk|Bhadrak}}
* {{rws|Dhenkanal}}
* {{stnlnk|Dhenkanal}}
* {{rws|Angul}}
* {{stnlnk|Angul}}
* {{rws|Sambalpur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Sambalpur Junction}}


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


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


* 1 AC II Tier
* 1 AC II Tier
* 2 AC III Tier
* 2 AC III Tier
* 6 Sleeper Coaches
* 6 Sleeper coaches
* 7 General
* 7 General
* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
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== Traction==
== Traction==


Both trains are hauled by a Santragachi Loco Shed based [[WAP4]] or [[WAP7]] electric locomotive from [[Sambalpur]] to [[Howrah]] and vice versa.
Both trains are hauled by a Santragachi Loco Shed-based [[WAP-4]] or [[WAP-7]] electric locomotive from Sambalpur to Howrah and vice versa.


== Rake Sharing ==
==Rake sharing==


Train shares its rake with 18311/18312 [[Sambalpur - Varanasi Express]].
Train shares its rake with 18311/18312 [[Sambalpur–Varanasi Express]].


== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [[Howrah Junction railway station]]
* [[Howrah Junction railway station]]
* [[Sambalpur Junction railway station]]
* [[Sambalpur Junction railway station]]
* [[Sambalpur - Varanasi Express]]
* [[Sambalpur–Varanasi Express]]


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==


* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/18331 22803/Howrah - Sambalpur SF Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/18331 22803/Howrah–Sambalpur Superfast Express] India Rail Info
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/18332 22804/Sambalpur - Howrah SF Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/18332 22804/Sambalpur–Howrah Superfast Express] India Rail Info


== References ==
== References ==
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{{Railways in Eastern India}}


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[[Category:Rail transport in Howrah]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Howrah]]
[[Category:Transport in Sambalpur]]
[[Category:Transport in Sambalpur]]