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Saraighat Express 
Summary
The 12345 /12346 Saraighat Express[1] is a daily Superfast train which runs between Howrah, Kolkata (West Bengal) and Guwahati (Assam), via New Jalpaiguri Junction in Siliguri, North Bengal. It is one of the premium trains that connects Kolkata to the north east, and is often given highest priority in its route.
 Howrah bound 12346 Saraighat Express | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| Locale | West Bengal, Bihar & Assam |
| First service | 6 July 1995 |
| Current operator(s) | Eastern Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Howrah (HWH) Guwahati (GHY) |
| Stops | 12 |
| Distance travelled | 999 km (621 mi) |
| Average journey time | 18 hours 15 mins |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 12345 / 12346 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC First, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Pantry car, On-board catering, E-catering |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 59 km/h (37 mph) average including halts |
COACH COMPOSITION:
- 1 AC First cum AC II tier
- 1 AC II tier
- 3 AC III tier
- 12 Sleeper class
- 5 General Unreserved
- 1 Pantry car
- 1 Luggage cum Guard Van
Timing edit
- 12346 – leaves Guwahati daily at 12:20 pm IST and reaches Howrah Junction the next morning 5:20 am IST
- 12345 – leaves Howrah Junction daily at 4:05 pm IST and reaches Guwahati the next morning 10:05 am IST
Traction edit
Post lockdown from 5 October 2020 Saraighat Express restored as 02345/46 GHY–HWH COVID SPECIAL which is hauled by Diesel Loco Shed, Siliguri-based WDP-4 diesel locomotive from Guwahati to New Cooch Behar. From New Cooch Behar to Howrah it is now hauled by Electric Loco Shed, Howrah-based WAP-7 electric locomotive & vice versa.
Time table edit
| Station code | Station came | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| GHY | Guwahati | --- | 12:20 |
| KYQ | Kamakhya Junction | 12:37 | 12:39 |
| NBQ | New Bongaigaon Junction | 15:25 | 15:27 |
| NOQ | New Alipurduar | 16:43 | 16:45 |
| NCB | New Cooch Behar | 17:07 | 17:32 |
| FLK | Falakata | 18:02 | 18:04 |
| NJP | New Jalpaiguri (Siliguri) | 19:30 | 19:40 |
| KNE | Kishanganj | 20:40 | 20:42 |
| MLDT | Malda Town | 23:30 | 23:40 |
| NFK | New Farakka Junction | 00:14 | 00:16 |
| RPH | Rampurhat Junction | 01:46 | 01:48 |
| SNT | Sainthia junction | 02:12 | 02:14 |
| BHP | Bolpur Shantiniketan | 02:33 | 02:36 |
| BWN | Barddhaman Junction | 03:48 | 03:50 |
| HWH | Howrah (Kolkata) | 05:15 | --- |
References edit
- ^ "Guwahati Howrah Saraighat Super-fast Express". indiarailinfo.com.
External links edit
- Saraighat Express India Rail Info
- Saraighat SF Special India Rail Info