Train in India
Howrah–Gaya Express Service type Express First service 15 February 2002; 23 years ago (2002-02-15 ) Current operator(s) Eastern Railway Termini Howrah (HWH)Gaya Junction (GAYA)Stops 31 Distance travelled 654 km (406 mi) Average journey time 14 hrs 55 mins Service frequency Daily [ a] Train number(s) 13023 / 13024 Class(es) AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved Seating arrangements Yes Sleeping arrangements Yes Catering facilities On-board catering, Observation facilities Large windows Baggage facilities No Other facilities Below the seats Rolling stock ICF coach Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in )Operating speed 44 km/h (27 mph) average including halts
The 13023 / 13024 Howrah–Gaya Express is an Express train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and Gaya Junction in India via Rampurhat , Bhagalpur . It is currently being operated with 13023/13024 train numbers on a daily basis.[ 1] [ 2] [ 3]
Service
The 13023/Howrah–Gaya Express has an average speed of 44 km/h and covers 655 km in 14h 55m. The 13024/Gaya–Howrah Express has an average speed of 43 km/h and covers 655 km in 15h 20m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Note: Bold letters indicates Major Railway Stations/Major Cities.
Coach composition
The train has standard ICF rakes (UTKRISTH COACH) with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 15 coaches:
1 AC II Tier
2 AC III Tier
4 Sleeper coaches
6 General
2 Generators cum Luggage/parcel van
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed -based WAP-4 / WAP-5 electric locomotive from Howrah to Gaya and vice versa.
See also
Notes
^ Runs seven days in a week for every direction.
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References
Railways in Eastern India
National network/ Other lines/sections
Interstate Bihar Jharkhand Odisha West Bengal
Suburban Monorail Defunct lines
Revived/ Inactive
Zones & Divisions
Production units/ Transit points
Indian railheads Railway companies See also
