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The '''SMVT Bengaluru - Howrah SF Express''' formerly '''Howrah - Yesvantpur Superfast express,''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]] train belonging to the [[South Eastern Railway zone]] that runs between [[Howrah Junction railway station|Howrah Junction]] and [[Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal, Bengaluru|Bengaluru]] in [[India]]. It is currently being operated with 12863/12864 train numbers on a daily basis.<ref name="indianrailways">{{cite web|url=http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,5,268&dcd=8961&did=14956947452665F409C7E90BE347E71E770371192144C.web91|website=scr.indianrailways.gov.in|title=South Central Railway – Seven Trains Rescheduled due to Traffic Block |accessdate=2017-08-10}}</ref><ref name="thehindu">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/subway-work-trains-rescheduled/article18557852.ece|title=Subway work: Trains rescheduled - ANDHRA PRADESH|website=The Hindu|accessdate=2017-08-10}}</ref><ref name="pib">{{cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=158014|website=pib.nic.in|title=Press Information Bureau – Installation of Bio Toilets in Railways |accessdate=2017-08-10}}</ref>
The '''SMVT Bengaluru - Howrah SF Express''' formerly the '''Howrah - Yesvantpur Superfast express,''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]] train belonging to the [[South Eastern Railway zone]] that runs daily between [[Howrah Junction railway station|Howrah Junction]] and [[Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal, Bengaluru|Bengaluru]] in [[India]]. <ref name="indianrailways">{{cite web|url=http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,5,268&dcd=8961&did=14956947452665F409C7E90BE347E71E770371192144C.web91|website=scr.indianrailways.gov.in|title=South Central Railway – Seven Trains Rescheduled due to Traffic Block |accessdate=2017-08-10}}</ref><ref name="thehindu">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/subway-work-trains-rescheduled/article18557852.ece|title=Subway work: Trains rescheduled - ANDHRA PRADESH|website=The Hindu|accessdate=2017-08-10}}</ref><ref name="pib">{{cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=158014|website=pib.nic.in|title=Press Information Bureau – Installation of Bio Toilets in Railways |accessdate=2017-08-10}}</ref>


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On June 2, 2023, this line was involved in India's worst [[2023 Odisha train collision|train accident]] in decades, with 296 fatalities.<ref name="reuters">{{cite news|title=India's worst train crash in decades kills at least 288|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/india/indian-train-crash-death-toll-jumps-233-900-injured-2023-06-03/|website=reuters.com|date=June 3, 2023}}</ref>
This is also known for its popularity among medical patients traveling south for a absolute free treatment at [[Sathya Sai Baba#Later years|Sathya Sai Baba]] Hospital [[Whitefield, Bangalore|Whitefield]], [[Bangalore|Bengaluru]] and [[Christian Medical College Vellore#:~:text=External links-,Christian Medical College Vellore,-5 languages|Christian Medical College Vellore]] for an affordable price.

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On June 2, 2023, this line was involved in India's worst [[2023 Odisha train collision|train accident]] in decades with at 296 fatalities.<ref name="reuters">{{cite news|title=India's worst train crash in decades kills at least 288|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/india/indian-train-crash-death-toll-jumps-233-900-injured-2023-06-03/|website=reuters.com|date=June 3, 2023}}</ref>


==Service==
==Service==
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The service has an average speed of {{convert|57|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} and covers {{convert|1960|km|mi|abbr=on}} in an average time of 34h 40m.
The 12863/Howrah - SMVT Bengaluru SF Express has an average speed of {{convert|57|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} and covers {{convert|1960|km|mi|abbr=on}} in 34h 40m. The 12864/SMVT Bengaluru - Howrah SF Express has an average speed of {{convert|57|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} and covers {{convert|1960|km|mi|abbr=in}} in 34h 40m. Firstly, it cuts from Katpadi Jn. and directly Connects to Renigunta Jn. without touching Tirupati Later, in 2005, the train goes through Tirupati after cancellation of Tirupati Howrah Express. From June 4, 2019, the train is LHBfied from Howrah Jn. & from June 6, 2019, SMVT Bengaluru. From June 13, 2019, the train is LHBfied from Howrah Jn. & from June 15, 2019, SMVT Bengaluru 2nd rake. The train will fully LHBfied after getting the other two dedicated rakes for the route but now it has only two rake as of June 13, 2019. 3rd rake of this train will be LHBfied wef July 24, 2019 from Howrah Jn. and on July 26, 2019 from SMVT Bengaluru. At last, the last and the 4th rake were on July 29, 2019 from Howrah Jn. and wef July 31, 2019 from SMVT Bengaluru. Then, from August 2019, the train will finally run with fully LHBfied coaches on the tracks.


== Route and halts ==
== Route and stations served ==


Major stops:
The important halts of the train are:
* {{rws|Kharagpur Junction}}
* {{rws|Kharagpur Junction}}
* {{rws|Balasore}}
* {{rws|Balasore}}
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* {{rws|Khurda Road Junction}}
* {{rws|Khurda Road Junction}}
* {{rws|Vizianagaram Junction}}
* {{rws|Vizianagaram Junction}}
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* {{rws|Visakhapatnam Junction}} (where the train reverses direction)
* {{rws|Visakhapatnam Junction}}
* {{rws|Visakhapatnam Junction}}
* {{rws|Eluru}}
* {{rws|Eluru}}
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==Coach composite==
==Coach composite==
The train has standard LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches :
The train consists of 22 [[LHB coach]]es:
* 2 AC II Tier
* 2 AC II Tier
* 5 AC III Tier
* 5 AC III Tier
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* 1 Seating cum Luggage Rake
* 1 Seating cum Luggage Rake
* 1 Pantry Car
* 1 Pantry Car

'''The Coache Code :-'''
* SLR consists of seating and luggage space.
* GN consists of a Coach
* B consists of AC 3 Tier Coach
* E consists of AC 3 tier Economy Coach
* A consists of AC 2 Tier Coach
* PC consists of Pantry Car Coach
* SL consists of Non - AcCSLEEPER Coach


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Trains are hauled by WAP-7 locomotives.
Trains are hauled by [[Santragachi Junction railway station|Santragachi]] Electric Loco Shed based [[Indian locomotive class WAP-4|WAP-4]] electric locomotives.
Both trains are hauled by [[Santragachi Junction railway station|Santragachi]] Electric Loco Shed based [[Indian locomotive class WAP-4|WAP-4]] electric locomotives to [[Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal|SMVT Bengaluru]] and vice versa.

==Direction reversal==

The train reverses its direction 1 times:
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* {{rws|Visakhapatnam Junction}}


==Accidents and incidents==
==Accidents and incidents==


On June 2, 2023, [[2023 Odisha train collision|a SMVT Bengaluru—Howrah Superfast Express train was involved in an accident in Odisha]]. Initial reports suggested more than 300 people were dead, and more than 1000 passengers injured.<ref name="2023-06-02-guardian">{{cite news |title=At least 50 people killed and hundreds injured in train crash in eastern India |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jun/02/dozens-killed-in-train-crash-in-eastern-india |access-date=2 June 2023 |work=The Guardian |date=2 June 2023}}</ref> It was reported that a [[Coromandel Express]] service had collided with a freight train, derailing the train, and subsequently the [[Howrah–SMVT Bengaluru Superfast Express|SMVT Bengaluru—Howrah Superfast Express]] collided onto this pile up.<ref name="2023-06-02-guardian" /> The accident occurred just before reaching [[Bahanaga Bazar railway station]] in [[Balasore district]] of [[Odisha]] state.
On June 2, 2023, [[2023 Odisha train collision|a SMVT Bengaluru—Howrah Superfast Express train was involved in an accident in Odisha]]. <ref name="2023-06-02-guardian">{{cite news |title=At least 50 people killed and hundreds injured in train crash in eastern India |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jun/02/dozens-killed-in-train-crash-in-eastern-india |access-date=2 June 2023 |work=The Guardian |date=2 June 2023}}</ref> A [[Coromandel Express]] service collided with a freight train, which derailed; the Howrah–SMVT Bengaluru Superfast Express then collided with the debris.<ref name="2023-06-02-guardian" /> The accident occurred just before reaching [[Bahanaga Bazar railway station]] in [[Balasore district]] of [[Odisha]] state.


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
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[[Category:Rail transport in Howrah]]
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[[Category:Transport in Bangalore]]
[[Category:Transport in Bengaluru]]
[[Category:Express trains in India]]
[[Category:Express trains in India]]
[[Category:Rail transport in West Bengal]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Odisha]]
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[[Category:Rail transport in Andhra Pradesh]]
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Latest revision as of 00:04, 30 November 2024

Howrah–SMVT Bengaluru Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service15 January 2002; 22 years ago (2002-01-15)
Current operator(s)South Eastern Railway zone
Route
TerminiHowrah Junction (HWH)
Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal, Bengaluru (SMVB)
Stops33
Distance travelled1,946 km (1,209 mi)
Average journey time34h 40m
Service frequencyDaily [a]
Train number(s)12863/12864
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, Pantry Car, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board Catering
E-Catering
Observation facilitiesLHB Coaches
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationFully
Operating speed57 km/h (35 mph), including halts
Route map

The SMVT Bengaluru - Howrah SF Express formerly the Howrah - Yesvantpur Superfast express, is a Superfast train belonging to the South Eastern Railway zone that runs daily between Howrah Junction and Bengaluru in India. [1][2][3]

On June 2, 2023, this line was involved in India's worst train accident in decades, with 296 fatalities.[4]

Service

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The service has an average speed of 57 km/h (35 mph) and covers 1,960 km (1,220 mi) in an average time of 34h 40m.

Route and stations served

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Major stops:

Station Code Station Name

12863[5]

Distance
from Source
in km 		Day

12864[6]

Distance
from Source
in km 		Day
Arrival Departure Arrival Departure
HWH Howrah Junction Source 22:55 0 1 19:55 Destination 1942 2
SRC Santragachi Junction ---- ---- 7 1 19:11 19:13 1935 2
MCA Mecheda 23:48 23:53 58 1 18:22 18:24 1884 2
KGP Kharagpur Junction 00:37 00:42 115 2 17:30 17:35 1827 2
BLS Balasore 02:01 02:06 231 2 15:42 15:44 1711 2
BHC Bhadrak 03:03 03:05 294 2 14:55 14:57 1648 2
JJKR Jajpur Keonjhar Road 03:33 03:35 337 2 13:31 13:33 1605 2
CTC Cuttack Junction 04:30 04:35 409 2 12:35 12:40 1533 2
BBS Bhubaneswar 05:10 05:15 437 2 12:00 12:05 1505 2
KUR Khurda Road Junction 05:30 05:40 456 2 11:10 11:30 1486 2
BALU Balugaon 06:33 06:35 527 2 09:53 09:55 1415 2
BAM Brahmapur 07:20 07:30 603 2 09:00 09:10 1339 2
PSA Palasa 09:18 09:20 678 2 08:10 08:12 1264 2
CHE Srikakulam Road 10:08 10:10 751 2 06:48 06:50 1191 2
VZM Vizianagaram Junction 11:05 11:10 820 2 05:50 05:55 1122 2
VSKP Visakhapatnam Junction 12:20 12:40 881 2 04:35 04:55 1061 2
SLO Samalkot Junction 14:44 14:45 1032 2 02:03 02:05 910 2
RJY Rajahmundry 15:28 15:30 1082 2 01:13 01:15 860 2
TDD Tadepalligudem 16:14 16:15 1123 2 00:23 00:25 819 2
EE Eluru 16:48 16:50 1171 2 23:48 23:50 771 1
BZA Vijayawada Junction 18:10 18:20 1231 2 22:40 22:50 711 1
TEL Tenali Junction 18:48 18:50 1262 2 21:58 22:00 680 1
BPP Bapatla 19:28 19:30 1305 2 21:18 21:20 637 1
CLX Chirala 19:48 19:50 1320 2 20:58 21:00 622 1
OGL Ongole 20:38 20:40 1369 2 20:18 20:20 573 1
NLR Nellore 22:03 22:05 1486 2 18:33 18:35 456 1
GDR Gudur Junction ---- ---- 1523 3 17:58 18:00 418 1
RU Renigunta Junction 00:15 00:20 1608 3 16:30 16:35 334 1
TPTY Tirupati 00:45 00:50 1618 3 16:00 16:05 324 1
KPD Katpadi Junction 02:45 02:50 1722 3 14:15 14:20 220 1
JTJ Jolarpettai Junction 04:08 04:10 1807 3 12:58 13:00 135 1
KPN Kuppam 04:44 04:45 1848 3 12:00 12:01 95 1
BWT Bangarapet Junction 05:13 05:15 1882 3 11:33 11:35 60 1
KJM Krishnarajapuram 05:53 05:55 1938 3 10:46 10:48 4 1
SVMB SMVT Bengaluru 06:45 Destination 1943 3 Source 10:35 0 1

Coach composite

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The train consists of 22 LHB coaches:

  • 2 AC II Tier
  • 5 AC III Tier
  • 3 AC III Tier Economy
  • 7 Sleeper Coaches
  • 2 General Unreserved
  • 1 Seating cum Luggage Rake
  • 1 Pantry Car
Loco 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
SLR GN GN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 PC M1 M2 M3 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 A1 A2 EOG

Trains are hauled by Santragachi Electric Loco Shed based WAP-4 electric locomotives.

Accidents and incidents

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On June 2, 2023, a SMVT Bengaluru—Howrah Superfast Express train was involved in an accident in Odisha. [7] A Coromandel Express service collided with a freight train, which derailed; the Howrah–SMVT Bengaluru Superfast Express then collided with the debris.[7] The accident occurred just before reaching Bahanaga Bazar railway station in Balasore district of Odisha state.

Notes

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  1. ^ All directions.

Train leaves SMVT Bengaluru at 10:35 AM daily and reaches Howrah Junction on the second day at 07:55 PM.

Train leaves Howrah Junction at 10:55 PM daily and reaches SMVT Bengaluru on the third day at 06:45 AM.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "South Central Railway – Seven Trains Rescheduled due to Traffic Block". scr.indianrailways.gov.in. Retrieved 10 August 2017.
  2. ^ "Subway work: Trains rescheduled - ANDHRA PRADESH". The Hindu. Retrieved 10 August 2017.
  3. ^ "Press Information Bureau – Installation of Bio Toilets in Railways". pib.nic.in. Retrieved 10 August 2017.
  4. ^ "India's worst train crash in decades kills at least 288". reuters.com. 3 June 2023.
  5. ^ http://indiarailinfo.com/train/howrah-yesvantpur-super fast-express-12863-hwh-to-ypr/7869/1/997
  6. ^ http://indiarailinfo.com/train/yesvantpur-howrah-super fast-express-12864-ypr-to-hwh/7868/997/1
  7. ^ a b "At least 50 people killed and hundreds injured in train crash in eastern India". The Guardian. 2 June 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.

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