Saraighat Express

Saraighat SF Express
Howrah bound 12346 Saraighat Express
Overview
Service type Superfast Mail/Express
Status Operating
Locale West Bengal, Assam, Bihar
Current operator(s) Eastern Railway
Route
Start Howrah Junction (HWH)
End Guwahati Junction (GHY)
Average journey time 18 hours
Service frequency Daily
On-board services
Class(es) First AC, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, Unreserved
Seating arrangements Available
Sleeping arrangements Available
Catering facilities Pantry Car attached
Baggage facilities Available
Technical
Rolling stock Standard Indian Railway coaches
Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed Average - 61km/hr, including halt

The Saraighat Express is a daily superfast train which runs between Howrah (Kolkata) and Guwahati (Assam). Its one of the best trains to travel from Guwahati to Kolkata.

History

The train is named after the famous Battle of Saraighat fought between Mughals and Ahom rulers of Assam (Ahom Kingdom) in which Mughals were defeated by the Ahoms under the great leadership of Mahavir Lachit Borphukan Commander-in-Chief. The train belongs to Eastern Railways zone of Indian Railway headquartered at Howrah.

The train numbered as 12345/12346 and being under superfast category is into the 12xxx number range.

Timing

Stops

Coach composition

  • 1 AC I Tier + II Tier (Hybrid)
  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 2 AC III Tier
  • 8 Sleeper Coaches
  • 6 General
  • 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van
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The train is usually hauled by WDP-4, WDP-4B and WDP-4D from Siliguri loco shed.

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