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Howrah–Rajgir Fast Passenger

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Howrah–Rajgir Fast Passenger
Overview
Service typePassenger
Current operator(s)Eastern Railway
Route
TerminiHowrah Junction (HWH)
Rajgir (RGD)
Stops81
Distance travelled656 km (408 mi)
Average journey time23h 45m
Service frequencyDaily [a]
Train number(s)53043/53044
On-board services
Class(es)Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo
Observation facilitiesICF coach
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm)
ElectrificationNo
Operating speed28 km/h (17 mph) average with halts

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]

Average speed and frequency

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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.

Route and halts

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The important halts of the train are:

Coach composite

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The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 11 coaches:

  • 9 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Howrah to Rajgir and vice versa.

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with 53041/53042 Howrah–Jaynagar Passenger.

Direction reversal

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Train reverses its direction 1 times:

Timing

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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

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Runs seven days in a week for every direction.

References

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