Service type Superfast Current operator(s) Eastern Railways Stops 6 | First service 30 July 2013 [1] Start Howrah Junction End New Jalpaiguri | |
The 22309 / 10 Howrah New Jalpaiguri AC Express is a Superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways - Eastern Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and New Jalpaiguri in India.
Contents
- Coaches
- Service
- Routeing
- Traction
- Operation
- Rake Sharing
- Other trains on the Kolkata New Jalpaiguri sector
- References
It operates as train number 22309 from Howrah Junction to New Jalpaiguri and as train number 22310 in the reverse direction serving the states of West Bengal and Bihar.
Coaches
The 22309 / 10 Howrah New Jalpaiguri AC Express has 6 AC 3 tier, 11 AC Chair Car & 2 End on Generator Coaches [2]. It does not carry a Pantry car coach [3].
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 22309 / 10 Howrah New Jalpaiguri AC Express covers the distance of 561 km (349 mi) in 10 hours 15 mins (54.73 km/hr) in both directions.
Despite the average speed of the train being below 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing
The 22309 / 10 Howrah New Jalpaiguri AC Express runs from Howrah Junction via Bardhaman, Malda Town, Kishanganj to New Jalpaiguri.
Traction
As large sections of the route is yet to be fully electrified, a Howrah based WDM 3A [4] powers the train for its entire journey.
Operation
22309 Howrah New Jalpaiguri AC Express leaves Howrah Junction every Tuesday reaching New Jalpaiguri the next day.
22310 New Jalpaiguri Howrah AC Express leaves New Jalpaiguri every Wednesday reaching Howrah Junction the same day.
Rake Sharing
The 22309 / 10 Howrah New Jalpaiguri AC Express shares its rake with the 12249 / 50 Howrah New Delhi Yuva Express.