Английская Википедия:Himgiri Superfast Express

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The 12331 / 12332 Himgiri Superfast Express is a Superfast train of the Indian Railways connecting Шаблон:Stnlnk in West Bengal and Шаблон:Stnlnk in Jammu and Kashmir. It is currently being operated with 12331/12332 train numbers on three days in week.[1] It covers a total distance of Шаблон:Convert that runs through the major north states of India. The old ICF coach of the trains were replaced with the new LHB coach during Mid 14 August 2018.

History

In 1975 in order to bring equality amongst all classes and provide good train experience to all strata of society, the Himgiri Express was launched. The Himgiri Express made its inaugural run on 1 January 1979. From 1979 to 2004, Himgiri Express followed a fast time table. Departing from Шаблон:Stnlnk at 23.45 hrs & arriving Шаблон:Stnlnk at 07.45 hrs on 3rd day & on return departing Jammu Tawi at 22.45 hrs, arriving Howrah at 06.45 hrs on 3rd morning. In 1st 25 years of service this train used to stop only at Шаблон:Stnlnk, Шаблон:Stnlnk, Шаблон:Stnlnk, Шаблон:Stnlnk, Шаблон:Stnlnk, Шаблон:Stnlnk, Шаблон:Stnlnk, Шаблон:Stnlnk, Шаблон:Stnlnk, Шаблон:Stnlnk, Шаблон:Stnlnk, Шаблон:Stnlnk & Шаблон:Stnlnk. However, 19 more stoppages were added between 2004 and 2020 period. This hampered operation & punctuality failed miserably. It was also when this express was launched that the Indian Railways abolished the third class in trains.Шаблон:Citation needed

Services

Currently the train takes 36 hrs 45 mins to cover the journey. Departing at 23.55 hrs from Howrah Junction & arriving Jammu Tawi at 12.40 hrs on 3rd day as 12331 Himgiri Express. On return, departing 22.45 hrs from Jammu Tawi & arriving Howrah Junction at 11.30 hrs on 3rd day as 12332 Himgiri Express. Train had been slowed by 4 hrs 45 mins from 2004 onwards after 19 more halts were added. As the average speed of the train is at par with speed of Шаблон:Convert, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Route & halts

The important halts of the train are;

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Howrah-based WAP-5 / WAP-7 (HOG)-equipped locomotive from end to end

Coach composition

The train consists of 22 coaches:

  • 1 composite (first class AC+2tier AC)
  • 1 AC 2 Tier
  • 4 AC three tier
  • 1 buffet car
  • 10 sleeper coach
  • 3 unreserved coach
  • 2 EOG

See also

References

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