Sahid Express

{{short description|Train in India}} {{Use dmy dates|date=May 2018}} {{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}} {{Infobox rail service | name = Sahid Express | image = Ministry of Railways India.svg | image_width = | caption = | type = Superfast | locale = | first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2010|07|04}} | last = | operator = Eastern Railway | ridership = | start = {{rws|Howrah}} (HWH) | stops = 7 | end = {{rws|Rampurhat}} (RPH) | distance = {{convert|207|km|0|abbr=on}} | journeytime = 3 hours 35 minutes | frequency = Daily{{efn|Runs seven days in a week for every direction.}} | class = AC Chair Car, Non AC Chair Car, 3rd AC Sleeper, Non AC Sleeper, General Unreserved | seating = Yes | sleeping = Yes | autorack = Overhead racks | catering = E-catering only | observation = Large windows | entertainment = | baggage = Yes | otherfacilities = Below the seats | stock = LHB coach | gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm}} | el = | trainnumber = 12347 / 12348 | speed = {{convert|58|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts. | map = | map_state = }}

The 12347 / 12348 '''Sahid Express''' is a superfast express train of the Indian Railways connecting Howrah Junction in West Bengal and Rampurhat Junction of West Bengal. It is currently being operated with train numbers 12347/12348 on a daily basis.<ref>[http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=5147&did=14529271685727B9543B3AA625A7F2605544C8B82637A.web91 CANCELLATION/DIVERSION OF TRAINS DUE TO NON-INTERLOCKED WORKING AT JAMMU TAWI STATION YARD IN CONNECTION WITH PANEL INSTALLATION AND DOUBLING WORK IN YARD FROM 18.01.2016 to 23.01.2016]</ref><ref>[http://www.eastcoastrail.indianrailways.gov.in/index.jsp?lang=0 SERVICE TO PASSENGERS AND CLEANLINESS BEING GIVEN SPECIAL ATTENTION: RAJIV VISHNOI]</ref>

== Service==

The 12347/Howrah - Rampurhat Sahid SF Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 207 km in 3 hrs 40 mins. 12348/Rampurhat - Howrah Sahid SF Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 207 km in 3 hrs 40 mins.

==Coach composite==

The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 14 coaches :

{| class="wikitable" |+ '''Coach Composition of Rampurhat – Howrah Sahid Superfast Express''' |- style="background:lightblue; text-align:center;" ! Position !! Coach !! Description |- | Loco || 25px|Loco || Locomotive Engine |- | 1 || style="background:#FFD700;" title="SLR – Seating-cum-Luggage Rake" | 🚉 SLR || Seating-cum-Luggage Rake |- | 2 || style="background:#ADD8E6;" title="C1 – AC Chair Car" | 💺 B1 || 3rd AC Sleeper (3A) |- | 3 || style="background:#ADD8E6;" title="C2 – AC Chair Car" | 💺 C1 || AC Chair Car |- | 4 || style="background:#87CEFA;" title="D1 – Second Class Reserved Seating" | 🪑 S1 || Non AC Sleeper (SL) |- | 5 || style="background:#87CEFA;" title="D2 – Second Class Reserved Seating" | 🪑 D1 || Second Class Reserved Seating |- | 6 || style="background:#87CEFA;" title="D3 – Second Class Reserved Seating" | 🪑 D2 || Second Class Reserved Seating |- | 7 || style="background:#87CEFA;" title="D4 – Second Class Reserved Seating" | 🪑 D3 || Second Class Reserved Seating |- | 8 || style="background:#90EE90;" title="GN – General Unreserved" | 🟩 GEN || General Unreserved |- | 9 || style="background:#90EE90;" title="GN – General Unreserved" | 🟩 GEN || General Unreserved |- | 10 || style="background:#90EE90;" title="GN – General Unreserved" | 🟩 GEN || General Unreserved |- | 11 || style="background:#90EE90;" title="GN – General Unreserved" | 🟩 GEN || General Unreserved |- | 12 || style="background:#90EE90;" title="GN – General Unreserved" | 🟩 GEN || General Unreserved |- | 13 || style="background:#FFD700;" title="LDS – Luggage-cum-Disabled-friendly Coach" | ♿ LDS || Luggage-cum-Disabled-friendly Coach |- | EOG || style="background:#FFA500;" title="EOG – End-On Generator" | ⚡ EOG || End-On Generator |}

==Schedule== The schedule of this 12347/12348 Howrah–Rampurhat Sahid SF Express is given below:- {| class="wikitable" width="65%" style="text-align: center;" ! colspan="5" align="center" style="background:brown;" |<span style="color:WHITE;">''HWH - RPH - HWH Sahid SF Express''</span> |+ ! colspan="2" |12347 ! rowspan="2" |Stations ! colspan="2" |12348 |- |'''Arrival''' |'''Departure''' |'''Arrival''' |'''Departure''' |- | SRC |12:15 |'''Howrah Junction''' |20:15 | DSTN |- |12:36 |12:37 |Kamarkundu |19:10 |19:12 |- |13:17 |13:19 |Barddhaman Junction |18:20 |18:22 |- |13:59 |14:01 |Guskara |17:41 |17:42 |- |14:16 |14:18 |Bolpur Shantiniketan |17:24 |17:26 |- |14:26 |14:28 |Prantik |17:18 |17:19 |- |14:43 |14:44 |Ahmedpur Junction |17:04 |17:05 |- |14:57 |14:59 |Sainthia Junction |16:52 |16:53 |- |15:50 | DSTN |'''Rampurhat Junction''' | SRC |16:40 |}

== Traction==

Both trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed based WAP 4 / WAP-5 / WAP 7 electric locomotive from Howrah to Rampurhat and vice versa.

== Rake sharing==

The train shares its rake with 13017/18 Ganadevata Express and 13015/16 Howrah–Jamalpur Kavi Guru Express.

== Notes == {{notelist}}

== External links ==

* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1377 12347/Howrah - Rampurhat (Sahid) SF Express] * [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/rampurhat-howrah-shahid-express-12348/639/439/1 12348/Rampurhat - Howrah (Sahid) Express]

== References == {{reflist}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Howrah - Rampurhat Express}} Category:Rail transport in Howrah Category:Express trains in India Category:Rail transport in West Bengal Category:Railway services introduced in 2010