The 12323 / 24 Howrah–Anand Vihar Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways – Eastern Railway zone that runs between and Anand Vihar Terminal railway station in India.
It operates as train number 12323 from Howrah Junction to Anand Vihar Terminal railway station and as train number 12324 in the reverse direction, serving the states of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi.
The train is extended till Barmer from 1 September 2020. Since normal operation is not going on, hence the COVID Special service of this train is right now operating from Barmer.
Coaches
The 12323 / 24 Howrah–Anand Vihar Superfast Express has 1 AC 1st Class cum AC 2 tier, 2 AC 2 tier, 5 AC 3 tier, 13 Sleeper class, 4 Unreserved/General and 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake coaches. It also carries a pantry car.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 12323 Howrah–Anand Vihar Superfast Express covers the distance of in 22 hours 10 mins (65.28 km/h) and in 23 hours 00 mins as 12324 Anand Vihar–Howrah Superfast Express (62.91 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is above , as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing
The 12323 / 24 Howrah–Anand Vihar Superfast Express runs from Howrah Junction via , , , , to Anand Vihar Terminal railway station.
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References
External links
http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/finance_budget/Previous%20Budget%20Speeches/2002-03.pdf