Howrah–Gaya Express

Howrah–Gaya Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service15 February 2002 (2002-02-15)
Current operatorEastern Railway
Route
TerminiHowrah (HWH)
Gaya Junction (GAYA)
Stops31
Distance travelled654 km (406 mi)
Average journey time14 hrs 55 mins
Service frequencyDaily [a]
Train number13023 / 13024
On-board services
ClassesAC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering,
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed44 km/h (27 mph) average including halts

The 13023 / 13024 Howrah–Gaya Express is an Express train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and Gaya Junction in India via Rampurhat, Bhagalpur. It is currently being operated with 13023/13024 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3]

Service

The 13023/Howrah–Gaya Express has an average speed of 44 km/h and covers 655 km in 14h 55m. The 13024/Gaya–Howrah Express has an average speed of 43 km/h and covers 655 km in 15h 20m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Note: Bold letters indicates Major Railway Stations/Major Cities.

Coach composition

The train has LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 15 coaches:

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

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based WAP-4 / WAP-5 electric locomotive from Howrah to Gaya and vice versa.

See also

Notes

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

References

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