Howrah–Rajgir Fast Passenger is a passenger train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and Rajgir. It is currently being operated with 53043/53044 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3]
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Service type | Passenger |
Current operator(s) | Eastern Railway |
Route | |
Termini | Howrah Junction (HWH) Rajgir (RGD) |
Stops | 81 |
Distance travelled | 656 km (408 mi) |
Average journey time | 23h 45m |
Service frequency | Daily [lower-alpha 1] |
Train number(s) | 53043/53044 |
On-board services | |
Class(es) | Unreserved |
Seating arrangements | Yes |
Sleeping arrangements | No |
Catering facilities | No |
Observation facilities | ICF coaches |
Entertainment facilities | No |
Baggage facilities | Below the seats |
Technical | |
Rolling stock | 2 |
Track gauge | 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) |
Electrification | No |
Operating speed | 28 km/h (17 mph) average with halts |
The 53043/Howrah–Rajgir Fast Passenger runs with an average speed of 28 km/h and completes 656 km in 23h 45m. The 53044/Rajgir–Howrah Fast Passenger runs with an average speed of 28 km/h and completes 656 km in 23h 45m.
The important halts of the train are:
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 11 coaches:
Both trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Howrah to Rajgir and vice versa.
The train shares its rake with 53041/53042 Howrah–Jaynagar Passenger.
Train reverses its direction 1 times:
53044 – Starts daily from Rajgir at 12:40 PM IST and reaches Howrah Junction on 2nd day at 12:10 PM IST
53043 – Starts daily from Howrah at 11:10 AM and reaches Rajgir on dy 2 at 10:55 AM
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