Godda–New Delhi Humsafar Express

Godda-New Delhi Humsafar Express
Overview
Service typeHumsafar Express
First service8 April 2021; 3 years ago (2021-04-08)
Current operator(s)East Central Railway
Route
TerminiGodda (GODA)
New Delhi (NDLS)
Stops15
Distance travelled1,323 km (822 mi)
Average journey time22 hrs 45 mins
Service frequencyWeekly [a]
Train number(s)12349 / 12350
On-board services
Class(es)AC 3 tier
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB Humsafar
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed58 km/h (36 mph) average including halts.

The 12349 / 12350 Godda–New Delhi Humsafar Express is a superfast train belonging to East Central Railway zone that runs between Godda and New Delhi Railway Station. It is currently being operated with 12349/12350 train numbers on weekly basis.[1]

Coach composition

The trains are completely 3-tier AC sleeper trains designed by Indian Railways with features of LED screen display to show information about stations, train speed etc. and will have announcement system as well, Vending machines for tea, coffee and milk, Bio toilets in compartments as well as CCTV cameras.[2]

Service

The 12349/Godda - New Delhi Weekly Humsafar Express has an average speed of 58 km/h, and covers 1323 km in 22 hrs. 45 minutes[3]

The 12350/New Delhi - Godda Weekly Humsafar Express has an average speed of 58 km/h, and covers 1323 km in 22 hrs 45 minutes.[4]

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are :

Schedule

Train Number Station Code Departure Station Departure Time Departure Day Arrival Station Arrival Time Arrival Day
12349 GODA Godda 02:00 PM Mon New Delhi 12:45 PM Tue
12350 NDLS New Delhi 23:45 PM Tue Godda 22:30 PM Wed

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Kanpur Loco Shed or Ghaziabad Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Godda to New Delhi and vice versa.

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Runs once in a week for every direction.

References

  1. ^ "Rail in Godda: इंतजार खत्म, हमसफर से शुरू होगा गोड्डा का रेलगाड़ी का सफर - Jharkhand, Godda will get 1st Indian Railways Train after 74 years of Independence, Bhagalpur-New Delhi Humsafar Express will run from Godda from March 2021". Jagran (in Hindi).
  2. ^ "Digital Display System, CCTV & more! Indian Railways introduces Godda-Delhi Humsafar train with Smart coaches". Financialexpress. 29 July 2021.
  3. ^ "12349/Godda - New Delhi Weekly Humsafar Express - Godda to New Delhi ER/Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com.
  4. ^ "12350/New Delhi - Godda Weekly Humsafar Express - New Delhi to Bhagalpur ER/Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com.


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