Bangriposi–Bhubaneswar Superfast Express
Overview | |
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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 [a] |
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[]
- 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[]
The important halts of the train are:
- Bangriposi
- Baripada
- Rupsa Junction
- Balasore
- Soro
- Bhadrak
- Jajpur Keonjhar Road
- Cuttack Junction
- Bhubaneswar
Coach composition[]
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[]
Both trains are hauled by a Visakhapatnam Diesel Loco Shed-based WDM-3D Diesel locomotive from Bangriposi to Bhubaneswar and vice versa.
Direction reversal[]
The train doesn't shares the rake with other trains.
See also[]
- Bangriposi railway station
- Bhubaneswar railway station
- Visakhapatnam–Koraput Intercity Express
- Bhubaneshwar–Visakhapatnam Intercity Express
Notes[]
- ^ Runs seven days in a week for every direction.
References[]
External links[]
- 12891/Bangriposi–Bhubaneswar Express India Rail Info
- 12892/Bhubaneswar–Bangriposi Express India Rail Info
- Transport in Bhubaneswar
- Express trains in India
- Rail transport in Odisha
- Indian express train stubs