The Haldia–Asansol Express is an Express train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between Haldia and Asansol Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 13501/13502 train numbers on six days in a week basis.[1][2][3][4]
Overview | |
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Service type | Express |
First service | 5 January 2010 |
Current operator(s) | Eastern Railway zone |
Route | |
Termini | Haldia (HLZ) Asansol Junction (ASN) |
Stops | 17 |
Distance travelled | 324 km (201 mi) |
Average journey time | 6h 35m |
Service frequency | Six days[a] |
Train number(s) | 13501/13502 |
On-board services | |
Class(es) | General Unreserved |
Seating arrangements | No |
Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
Catering facilities | On-board catering E-catering |
Observation facilities | ICF coach |
Entertainment facilities | No |
Baggage facilities | No |
Technical | |
Rolling stock | 2 |
Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
Operating speed | 49 km/h (30 mph), including halts |
Service
editThe 13501/Haldia–Asansol Express has an average speed of 49 km/h and covers 324 km in 6h 35m. The 13502/Asansol–Haldia Express has an average speed of 49 km/h and covers 324 km in 6h 35m.
Route and stops
editThe important stops of the train are:
Coach composition
editThe train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 7 coaches:
- 5 General
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
editBoth trains are hauled by an Asansol Loco Shed-based WAP-4 or WAG-5 type electric locomotive from Haldia to Asansol and back.
Rake sharing
editThe train shares its rake with 13505/13506 Digha–Asansol Express.
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ Runs six days in a week for every direction.
References
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