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Farakka Express (via Ayodhya Cantt)

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Farakka Express (via Ayodhya Cantt)
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service1 October 1963; 61 years ago (1963-10-01)
Current operator(s)Northeast Frontier Railway
Route
TerminiBalurghat (BLGT)
Bathinda (BTI)
Stops67
Distance travelled1,867 km (1,160 mi)
Average journey time42hrs 15mins
Service frequency4 days a week. [a]
Train number(s)13483 / 13484
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, AC 3 tier Economy, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed48 km/h (30 mph) average including halts

The 13483 / 13484 Farakka Express (via Ayodhya Cantt) is an Express train belonging to Northeast Frontier Railway zone that runs between Balurghat and Bathinda Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 13483/13484 train numbers on four days in a week basis.[1][2][3]

Service

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The 13483/Farakka Express has an average speed of 48 km/h and covers 1867 km in 42h 15m. The 13484/Farakka Express has an average speed of 47 km/h and covers 1867 km in 42h 20m.

Route and halts

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The important stops of the train are;

Coach composition

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The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:

  • 1 AC 1st Class Sleeper
  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 7 AC III Tier
  • 1 AC III Tier Economy
  • 6 Sleeper coaches
  • 1 Pantry car
  • 3 General
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

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As the route is now fully electrified, it is hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed based WAP-5 / WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with 13413 / 13414 Farakka Express (via Sultanpur).

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Runs four days in a week for every direction.

References

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