Poorva Express (via Gaya)

The 12381 / 12382 Poorva Express (via Gaya) is a Superfast train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and New Delhi in India. It is currently being operated with 12381/12382 train numbers on tri-weekly basis.[1][2][3]

Poorva Express
पूर्वा एक्सप्रेस
Overview
Service typeSuperfast Trains in India
First service31 January 1951 (1951-01-31)
Current operator(s)Eastern Railways
Route
StartHowrah (HWH)
Stops20
EndNew Delhi (NDLS)
Distance travelled1,451 km (902 mi)
Average journey time21h 50m
Service frequency12382 Monday , Tuesday , Friday 12381 Sunday , Wednesday , Thursday[lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)12381/12382
On-board services
Class(es)First AC, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesPantry Car
On-board Catering
E-Catering
Observation facilitiesLarge Windows
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockLHB Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed66 km/h (41 mph), including halts

Service

The 12381/Poorva Express has averages speed of 66 km/hr and covers 1451 km in 21h 50m. The 12382/Poorva Express has averages speed of 62 km/hr and covers 1451 km in 23h 20m.

Route & Halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composite

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

  • 1 First AC and AC II Tier Combined as HA1
  • 2 AC II Tier
  • 5 AC III Tier
  • 9 Sleeper Coaches
  • 1 Pantry Car
  • 2 General Unreserved
  • 2 End-on Generator

Traction

Both trains are hauls by a Howrah Loco Shed based WAP 7 electric locomotive from Howrah to New Delhi.

Rake Sharing

The train share its rake with 12303/12304 Poorva Express (via Patna).

Notes

  1. Runs three days in a week for every direction.
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See also

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