Farakka Express (via Faizabad)
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service1 October 1963 (1963-10-01)
Current operator(s)Eastern Railways
Route
TerminiMalda Town (MLDT)
Delhi Junction (DLI)
Stops63
Distance travelled1,464 km (910 mi)
Average journey time33h 30m
Service frequencyFour days [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)13483 / 13484
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesPantry car
On-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed48 km/h (30 mph) average including halts

The 13483 / 13484 Farakka Express is an Express train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between Malda Town and Old Delhi in India. It is currently being operated with 13483/13484 train numbers on four days in a week basis.[1][2][3]

Service

The 13483/Farakka Express has an average speed of 44 km/h and covers 1464 km in 33h 30m. The 13484/Farakka Express has an average speed of 44 km/h and covers 1464 km in 33h 30m.

Route and halts

The important stops of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 21 coaches:

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 2 AC III Tier
  • 9 Sleeper coaches
  • 1 Pantry car
  • 5 General
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

As the route is now fully electrified,both trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Malda Town to Delhi and back.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 13413/13414 Farakka Express (via Sultanpur)

Farakka Express with WAG-7

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Runs four days in a week for every direction.

References


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