Shabd Bhedi Superfast Express
The 22323 / 22324 Shabd Bhedi Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between Ghazipur City and Kolkata in India. It is currently being operated with 22324/22323 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3][4][5]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast Express | 
| First service | 17 November 2016 | 
| Current operator(s) | Eastern Railways | 
| Route | |
| Termini | Ghazipur City (GCT) Kolkata (KOAA)  | 
| Stops | 7 | 
| Distance travelled | 761 km (473 mi) | 
| Average journey time | 13 hours 30 minutes | 
| Service frequency | Weekly | 
| Train number(s) | 22324 / 22323 | 
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved | 
| Seating arrangements | Yes | 
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | 
| Catering facilities | On-board catering,  E-catering  | 
| Observation facilities | Large windows | 
| Baggage facilities | Available | 
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach | 
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | 
| Operating speed | 56 km/h (35 mph) average including halts | 
Service
    
The 22324/Shabd Bhedi Superfast Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 761 km in 13h 30m. The 22323/Shabd Bhedi Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 761 km in 13h 45m.
Route & halts
    
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composition
    
The train has standard LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 18 coaches:
- Executive Class
 - Premium Class
 
Traction
    
Both trains are hauled by a Howrah based WAP-7 (HOG)-equipped locomotive from Ghazipur City to Kolkata and vice versa.
Rake sharing arrangement
    
The trains shares its rake with 13122 / 13121 Kolkata–Ghazipur City Weekly Express
See also
    
    
References
    
- Indian Railways name trains after personalities to woo voters in UP Elections
 - INTRODUCTION OF NEW WEEKLY SUPERFAST EXPRESS TRAIN NO. 22323/22324 SHABD BHEDI EXPRESS
 - ER TO RUN NEWLY INTRODUCED KOLKATA – GHAZIPUR CITY WEEKLY EXPRESS
 - Railways to flag off superfast train Suhaildev Express on Wednesday from Ghazipur
 - Sukanya, Sumi (1 May 2016). "Train names chug into age of politics". The Telegraph. India. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
 
External links
    
- 22324/Shabd Bhedi Superfast Express India Rail Info
 - 22323/Shabd Bhedi Superfast Express India Rail Info