Kandari Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 14 June 2009 |
| Current operator(s) | South Eastern Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Howrah (HWH) Digha (DGHA) |
| Stops | 7 |
| Distance travelled | 185 km (115 mi) |
| Average journey time | 3 hours 20 minutes |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 22897 / 22898 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | General Unreserved, Chair Car, AC Chair Car |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Auto-rack arrangements | Overhead racks |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 56 km/h (35 mph) average including halts. |
The 22897 / 22898 Kandari Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and Digha in India.[1]
It operates as train number 22897 from Howrah Junction to Digha and as train number 22898 in the reverse direction, serving the states of West Bengal.
Coaches
[edit]The 22897 / 98 Kandari Express has 1 AC chair car, 6 Chair car, seven general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches. It carries a pantry car.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
[edit]The 22897 Howrah Junction–Digha Kandari Express covers the distance of 185 km (115 mi) in 3 hours 22 mins (55 km/h) and in 3 hours 22 mins as the 22898 Digha–Howrah Junction Kandari Express (55 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is equal to 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
[edit]The 22897 / 98 Kandari Express runs from Howrah Junction via Santragachi Junction, Tamluk, Contai, Ramnagar to Digha.
Traction
[edit]As the route is electrified, a Santragachi Loco Shed-based WAP-4 / WAP-7 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- 22897 Kandari Express at India Rail Info
- 22898 Kandari Express at India Rail Info