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Varanasi–Singrauli Intercity Express

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Varanasi Junction - Singrauli Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service1 July 2011; 13 years ago (2011-07-01)
Current operator(s)East Central Railway zone
Route
TerminiVaranasi Junction
Singrauli
Stops7
Distance travelled210 km (130 mi)
Average journey time5 hours
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)13345 / 13346
On-board services
Class(es)general unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railways Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed30.5 km/h (19 mph)

The 13345 / 46 Varanasi Junction - Singrauli Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways East Central Railway zone that runs between Varanasi Junction and Singrauli in India.

It operates as train number 13345 from Varanasi Junction to Singrauli and as train number 13346 in the reverse direction serving the states of Uttar Pradesh & Madhya Pradesh.

Coaches

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The 13345 / 46 Varanasi Junction - Singrauli Intercity Express has two AC Chair Car, ten Non AC chair car, six general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.[1]

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

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The 13345 Varanasi Junction - Singrauli Intercity Express covers the distance of 210 km (130 mi) in 6 hours 40 mins (32 km/h) and in 7 hours 15 mins as the 13346 Singrauli - Varanasi Junction Intercity Express (29 km/h).[2]

As the average speed of the train is less than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

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The 13345 / 46 Varanasi Junction - Singrauli Intercity Express runs from Varanasi Junction via Chunar, Robertsganj, Chopan to Singrauli.

Traction

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As the route is electrified, a Patratu based WDM-3A diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

References

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  1. ^ "जल्द रुकने लगेगी इंटरसिटी एक्सप्रेस". Jagran.com. 7 November 2013. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
  2. ^ "चुनार-चोपन खंड में रेलवे ट्रैक पर दौड़ा दिया ट्रैक्टर". Jagran.com. 27 July 2016. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
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