Varanasi−Singrauli Intercity Express

The 13345 / 46 Varanasi Junction - Singrauli Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways East Central Railway zone that runs between Varanasi Junction and Singrauli in India.

Varanasi Junction - Singrauli Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service1 July 2011 (2011-07-01)
Current operator(s)East Central Railway zone
Route
StartVaranasi Junction
Stops7
EndSingrauli
Distance travelled210 km (130 mi)
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)13345 / 13346
On-board services
Class(es)general unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railways Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed30.5 km/h (19 mph)

It operates as train number 13345 from Varanasi Junction to Singrauli and as train number 13346 in the reverse direction serving the states of Uttar Pradesh & Madhya Pradesh.

Coaches

The 13345 / 46 Varanasi Junction - Singrauli Intercity Express has two AC Chair Car, ten Non AC chair car, six general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.[1]

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 13345 Varanasi Junction - Singrauli Intercity Express covers the distance of 210 km (130 mi) in 6 hours 40 mins (32 km/hr) & in 7 hours 15 mins as the 13346 Singrauli - Varanasi Junction Intercity Express (29 km/hr).[2]

As the average speed of the train is less than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

The 13345 / 46 Varanasi Junction - Singrauli Intercity Express runs from Varanasi Junction via Chunar, Robertsganj, Chopan to Singrauli.

Traction

As the route is electrified, a Patratu based WDM-3A diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

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References
  1. "जल्द रुकने लगेगी इंटरसिटी एक्सप्रेस". Jagran.com. 7 November 2013. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
  2. "चुनार-चोपन खंड में रेलवे ट्रैक पर दौड़ा दिया ट्रैक्टर". Jagran.com. 27 July 2016. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
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