Howrah–Anand Vihar Superfast Express

Howrah–Anand Vihar Superfast Express
Overview
Service type	Superfast Express
First service	02 July 2002 [1]
Current operator(s)	Eastern Railways
Route
Start	Howrah Junction
Stops	7
End	Anand Vihar Terminal
Distance travelled	1,449 km (900 mi)
Service frequency	2 days a week. 12323 Howrah–Anand Vihar Superfast Express–Tuesday & Friday, 12324 Anand Vihar–Howrah Superfast Express – Thursday & Sunday
On-board services
Class(es)	AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, Unreserved/General
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	Pantry car attached
Baggage facilities	Storage space under berth
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB coaches
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	64.07 km/h (40 mph)

The 12323 / 24 Howrah–Anand Vihar Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways – Eastern Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and Anand Vihar Terminal railway station in India.

It operates as train number 12323 from Howrah Junction to Anand Vihar Terminal railway station and as train number 12324 in the reverse direction, serving the states of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh & Delhi.

The train is extended till Barmer from 1 September 2020. Since normal operation is not going on, hence the COVID Special service of this train is right now operating from Barmer.^[1]

Coaches[]

The 12323 / 24 Howrah–Anand Vihar Superfast Express has 1 AC 1st Class cum AC 2 tier, 2 AC 2 tier, 5 AC 3 tier, 13 Sleeper class, 4 Unreserved/General & 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake coaches. It also carries a pantry car.

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service[]

The 12323 Howrah–Anand Vihar Superfast Express covers the distance of 1,449 km (900 mi) in 22 hours 10 mins (65.28 km/hr) & in 23 hours 00 mins as 12324 Anand Vihar–Howrah Superfast Express (62.91 km/hr).

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing[]

The 12323 / 24 Howrah–Anand Vihar Superfast Express runs from Howrah Junction via Dhanbad Junction, Gaya Junction, Mughalsarai Junction, Allahabad Junction, Kanpur Central to Anand Vihar Terminal railway station.

References[]

^ "Indian Railways: हावड़ा-आनंद विहार एक्सप्रेस का बाड़मेर तक विस्तार, दो घंटे पहले पहुंचेगी दिल्ली". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 20 June 2021.

"Northern Railways / Indian Railways Portal". nr.indianrailways.gov.in. Retrieved 29 June 2014.

External links[]

"Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger Reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
"IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System". irctc.co.in. Archived from the original on 3 March 2007. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
"[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet". IRFCA. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/finance_budget/Previous%20Budget%20Speeches/2002-03.pdf

[1] "Indian Railways: हावड़ा-आनंद विहार एक्सप्रेस का बाड़मेर तक विस्तार, दो घंटे पहले पहुंचेगी दिल्ली". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 20 June 2021.

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