Howrah–Amritsar Express

Howrah–Amritsar Express was an Express train of the Indian Railways connecting Howrah in West Bengal and Amritsar Junction of Punjab. It operated with 13049/13050 train numbers on daily basis. Owing to its popularity, it used to be known as the Duplicate Punjab Mail by the local population.[1]

Howrah–Amritsar Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service1925
Last service2021
Current operator(s)Eastern Railway zone
Route
TerminiHowrah Junction (HWH)
Amritsar Junction (ASR)
Stops104
Distance travelled1,924 km (1,196 mi)
Average journey time45 hrs (Average)
Service frequencyDaily[a]
Train number(s)13049/13050
On-board services
Class(es)AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved and a Military Reserved Compartment
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo Pantry Car, however on-board and e-catering services were available
Observation facilitiesICF Coaches
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed42 km / hr (Average)

Service

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The 13049/Howrah–Amritsar Express had average speed of 43 km/h and covered 1924 km in 44h 30m. 13050/Amritsar–Howrah Express had average speed of 42 km/h and covered 1924 km in 45h 35m.

The train was permanently cancelled in 2021 after the rationalization of the train services in India after COVID-19 pandemic.[2]

Route and halts

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The train has total 104 stoppages enroute. The important halts of the train were:

Coach composition

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The train had ICF coaches with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consisted of 19 coaches:

  • Five - General Second Class coaches
  • Seven - Sleeper Class coaches
  • Three - AC Three Tier coaches
  • Two - SLR Coaches
  • One - Military Coach
  • One - High Capacity Parcel Van

Traction

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Between Howrah Junction to Lucknow Junction, the train was generally hauled by Howrah Loco Shed based WAP-4 locomotive. From Lucknow Junction to Saharanpur Junction, it was hauled by Lucknow Loco Shed based WDM-3A locomotive. And for the rest of the journey between Saharanpur Junction and Amritsar Junction, it was hauled by Ghaziabad Locomotive Shed based WAP-7 locomotive.[3]

See also

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Notes

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

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  1. ^ "Amritsar - Howrah Express (PT)/13050 Travel Tips - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  2. ^ Fan, Rail. "13050/Amritsar - Howrah Express (PT) - Amritsar to Howrah ER/Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  3. ^ Fan, Rail. "13050/Amritsar - Howrah Express (PT) - Amritsar to Howrah ER/Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 15 April 2024.