Haldia–Asansol Express
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 | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 5 January 2010 |
| Current operator(s) | Eastern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Haldia (HLZ) |
| Stops | 17 |
| End | Asansol Junction (ASN) |
| Distance travelled | 324 km (201 mi) |
| Service frequency | Six days[lower-alpha 1] |
| 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 Coaches |
| 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
The 13501/Haldia - Asansol Express has an average speed of 49 km/hr and covers 324 km in 6h 35m. The 13502/Asansol - Haldia Express has an average speed of 49 km/hr and covers 324 km in 6h 35m.
Route and stops
The important stops of the train are:
- Haldia
- Bandar
- Durga Chak Town
- Tamluk
- Panskura Junction
- Kharagpur Junction
- Midnapore
- Salboni
- Chandrakona Road
- Garbeta
- Bishnupur
- Ondagram
- Bankura Junction
- Chhatna
- Adra Junction
- Muradi
- Madhukunda
- Burnpur
- Asansol Junction
Coach composite
The 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
Both 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
The train shares its rake with 13505/13506 Digha - Asansol Express.
See also
Notes
- Runs six days in a week for every direction.