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Howrah–Ahmedabad Superfast Express

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Howrah–Ahmedabad Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
LocaleWest Bengal, Jharkhand, Orissa, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra & Gujarat
Current operator(s)South Eastern Railways
Route
TerminiHowrah (HWH)
Ahmedabad (ADI)
Stops62
Distance travelled2,087 km (1,297 mi)
Average journey time37 hours 35 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)12833 / 12834
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) maximum
56 km/h (35 mph), including halts
Route map

The 12833 / 12834 Howrah–Ahmedabad Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Howrah and Ahmedabad Junction in India.

It operates as train number 12834 from Howrah to Ahmedabad and as train number 12833 in the reverse direction.

It connect states of West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Gujarat.

Coaches

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The 12834/33 Howrah–Ahmedabad Superfast Express presently has 3 AC 2 tier, 8 AC 3 tier, 5 Sleeper class, 2 General Unreserved coaches, 1 pantry car, 1 Seating cum Luggage coach & 1 EOG cum luggage coach.[1][2]

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

Service

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The 12834 Howrah–Ahmedabad Superfast Express covers the distance of 2087 kilometres in 37 hours 05 mins (56.28 km/h) & in 37 hours 35 mins (55.53 km/h) as 12833 Ahmedabad–Howrah Superfast Express.

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

Schedule

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  • 12833 leaves Ahmedabad Junction daily at night 12:15 AM and reaches Howrah on 2nd day at afternoon 1:30 PM
  • 12834 leaves Howrah daily at 11:55 PM and reaches Ahmedabad Junction on 3rd day at afternoon 1:35 PM

Routeing

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The 12834/33 Howrah–Ahmedabad Superfast Express runs via Kharagpur Junction, Rourkela Junction, Bilaspur Junction, Raipur Junction, Nagpur Junction, Bhusaval Junction, Nandurbar, Surat & Vadodara Junction.

Traction

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It is hauled by a Santragachi / Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from end to end.

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References

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  1. ^ KishlayRF. "12833/Ahmedabad - Howrah SF Express (PT) - Ahmedabad to Howrah SER/South Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
  2. ^ KishlayRF. "12834/Howrah - Ahmedabad SF Express (PT) - Howrah to Ahmedabad SER/South Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 15 July 2023.