Viswabharati Fast Passenger
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Passenger |
| Locale | West Bengal |
| First service | 4 July 1995 (30 Years ago) |
| Current operator(s) | Eastern Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Howrah (HWH) Rampurhat Junction (RPH) |
| Stops | 21 |
| Distance travelled | 219 km (136 mi) |
| Average journey time | 04:55 hours as 53047, 05:00 hours as 53048 |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 53047 / 53048 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC Chair Car, 2nd Class seating, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | E-catering |
| Observation facilities | Rake sharing with 13011 / 13012 Howrah–Malda Town Intercity Express |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 105 km/h (65 mph) maximum, 45 km/h (28 mph) average including halts |
The 53047 / 53048 Howrah–Rampurhat Viswabharati Fast Passenger is a popular Passenger train belonging to Indian Railways – Eastern Railway zone that runs between Howrah and Rampurhat Junction in India. The Fast Passenger train stops at all stations between Rampurhat Junction and Barddhaman Junction. After Barddhaman, it halts at Bandel, Chandannagar, and Chuchura before reaching its final destination, Howrah. The same pattern is followed in reverse on the return journey.
This train has emerged as a lifeline for the people of Birbhum and Eastern Bardhaman districts, as it is the first early morning service connecting them to the state capital, Kolkata. It also offers the convenience of same-day return, allowing passengers to travel to Kolkata and return to their hometowns on the same day.
It is among the top passenger trains in India in terms of revenue generation. In both up and down directions, its operational priority surpasses that of several regular mail/express and even superfast trains. It is only one passenger category train in India that offers 2 (Two) AC Chair Car coaches. It also holds the distinction of being the first passenger train in India to be equipped with modern LHB coaches.
Coach Composition
The 53047 / 53048 Howrah–Rampurhat Viswabharati Fast Passenger operates with modern LHB coaches and does not carry a pantry car. The train runs with a total of 18 coaches. The train shares its rake with the 13011 / 13012 Howrah–Malda Town Intercity Express via Rampurhat, and its coach composition is also the same.
| Position | Coach | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Loco |  |
Locomotive Engine |
| 1 | 🚉 SLR | Seating-cum-Luggage Rake |
| 2 | 💺 C1 | AC Chair Car |
| 3 | 💺 C2 | AC Chair Car |
| 4 | 🪑 D1 | Second Class Reserved Seating |
| 5 | 🪑 D2 | Second Class Reserved Seating |
| 6 | 🪑 D3 | Second Class Reserved Seating |
| 7 | 🪑 D4 | Second Class Reserved Seating |
| 8 | 🟩 GEN | General Unreserved |
| 9 | 🟩 GEN | General Unreserved |
| 10 | 🟩 GEN | General Unreserved |
| 11 | 🟩 GEN | General Unreserved |
| 12 | 🟩 GEN | General Unreserved |
| 13 | 🟩 GEN | General Unreserved |
| 14 | 🟩 GEN | General Unreserved |
| 15 | 🟩 GEN | General Unreserved |
| 16 | 🟩 GEN | General Unreserved |
| 17 | ♿ LDS | Luggage-cum-Disabled-friendly Coach |
| EOG | ⚡ EOG | End-On Generator |
Service
The 53047 Howrah–Rampurhat Viswabharti Fast Passenger covers the distance of 219 kilometers in 04 hours 55 mins (44.54 km/h) and in 05 hours 00 mins as 53048 Rampurhat–Howrah Viswabharti Fast Passenger (43.80 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing
The 53047 / 53048 Howrah–Rampurhat Viswabharti Fast Passenger runs from Howrah via Chandannagar, Chuchura, Bandel Junction, Barddhaman Junction, Guskara, Bolpur Shantiniketan, Ahmadpur Junction and Sainthia Junction.
Traction
As the route is fully electrified, a Howrah-based WAP-7 or WAP-5 powers the train for its entire journey.
Schedule
| 🚆 Train No. | 🚉 Departure Station | ⏰ Departure Time | 📅 Departure Day | 🏁 Arrival Station | ⏰ Arrival Time | 📅 Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53048 | Rampurhat Junction 🌾 | 05:10 | Daily | Howrah Junction 🏙️ | 10:10 | Same day |
| 53047 | Howrah Junction 🏙️ | 16:40 | Daily | Rampurhat Junction 🌾 | 21:35 | Same day |
See also
References
- "Viswabharati Fast Passenger Passing Liluah Junction". Retrieved 30 May 2014 – via YouTube.
- "VISWABHARATI FAST PASSENGER INDIAN RAILWAYS BEST "SAVARI"". Retrieved 30 May 2014 – via YouTube.
- "Howrah Rampurhat Viswabharati Fast Passenger |". Retrieved 30 May 2014 – via Flickr.
- "Sealdah-bound train narrowly misses accident". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- "Cancelled trains spoil holiday schedule". Telegraph India. Archived from the original on 23 May 2014. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
External links
- "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System". IRCTC. Archived from the original on 3 March 2007. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet". IRFCA. Retrieved 5 April 2014.