| Godda - New_Delhi_Humsafar_Express | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Service type | Humsafar Express |
| First service | 8 April 2021 |
| Current operator(s) | East Central Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Godda (GODA) New Delhi (NDLS) |
| Stops | 16 |
| Distance travelled | 1,323 km (822 mi) |
| Average journey time | 23 hrs. 50 minutes |
| Service frequency | Weekly [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 12349 / 12350 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 3 tier |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB Humsafar |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 58.58 km/h (36.40 mph) Avg. Speed |
The 12349 / 12350 Godda – New Delhi Humsafar Express is a superfast train belonging to East Central Railway zone that runs between Godda and New Delhi Railway Station
It is currently being operated with 12349/12350train numbers on weekly basis.[1]
Coach composition
The trains are completely 3-tier AC sleeper trains designed by Indian Railways with features of LED screen display to show information about stations, train speed etc. and will have announcement system as well, Vending machines for tea, coffee and milk, Bio toilets in compartments as well as CCTV cameras.[2]
Service
The 12349/Godda - New Delhi Weekly Humsafar Express has an average speed of 58.58 km/h, and covers 1323 km in 23 hrs. 50 minutes[3]
The 12350/New Delhi - Godda Weekly Humsafar Express has an average speed of 56 km/h, and covers 1326 km in 24 hrs.[4]
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are :
Schedule
| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12349 | GODA | Godda | 02:00 PM | Mon | New Delhi | 12:35 PM | Tue |
| 12350 | NDLS | New Delhi | 23:45 PM | Tue | Godda | 22:30 PM | Wed |
Rake sharing
The train share its rake with 22923/22924 Bandra Terminus–Jamnagar Humsafar Express.
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Kanpur Electric Loco Shed based WAP 7 to Ghaziabad Electric Loco Shed based WAP 7 locomotive from Godda to New Delhi and vice versa.
See also
Notes
- ↑ Runs once in a week for every direction.
References
- ↑ "Rail in Godda: इंतजार खत्म, हमसफर से शुरू होगा गोड्डा का रेलगाड़ी का सफर - Jharkhand, Godda will get 1st Indian Railways Train after 74 years of Independence, Bhagalpur-New Delhi Humsafar Express will run from Godda from March 2021". Jagran (in Hindi).
- ↑ "Digital Display System, CCTV & more! Indian Railways introduces Godda-Delhi Humsafar train with Smart coaches". Financialexpress. 29 July 2021.
- ↑ "12349/Godda - New Delhi Weekly Humsafar Express - Godda to New Delhi ER/Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com.
- ↑ "12350/New Delhi - Godda Weekly Humsafar Express - New Delhi to Bhagalpur ER/Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com.
