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Kharagpur–Purulia Intercity Express

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Kharagpur–Purulia Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeIntercity
Current operator(s)South Eastern Railway zone
Route
TerminiKharagpur Junction (KGP)
Purulia Junction (PRR)
Stops12
Distance travelled208 km (129 mi)
Average journey time4h
Service frequencyTri-weekly [a]
Train number(s)22875/22876
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesICF coach
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed52 km/h (32 mph), including halts
Route map
(Kharagpur–Purulia) Intercity Express route map

The Kharagpur–Purulia Intercity Express is an Intercity train belonging to South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Kharagpur Junction and Purulia Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 22875/22876 train numbers on tri-weekly basis.[1][2][3]

Service

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The 22875/Kharagpur–Purulia Intercity Express has an average speed of 52 km/h and covers 208 km in 4h. The 22876/Purulia–Kharagpur Intercity Express has an average speed of 53 km/h and covers 208 km in 3h 55m.

Route and halts

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The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

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The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 9 coaches:

  • 1 Second Sitting
  • 7 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by a Santragachi Loco Shed-based WAM-4 electric locomotive from Kharagpur to Purulia and vice versa.

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with 12865/12866 Lalmati Express and 22821/22822 Birsa Munda Express.

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Runs three days in a week for every direction.

References

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