Howrah–Rajgir Fast Passenger


Howrah–Rajgir Fast Passenger was a passenger train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that ran between and via Bardhaman, Rampurhat, Sahibganj, Bhagalpur. It was being operated with 53043/53044 train numbers on a daily basis.It is currently Not operating and cancelled.

Average speed and frequency

The 53043/Howrah–Rajgir Fast Passenger runs with an average speed of 28 km/h and completes 656 km in 23h 45m. The 53044/Rajgir–Howrah Fast Passenger runs with an average speed of 28 km/h and completes 656 km in 23h 45m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:
Note: Bold letters indicates Major Railway Stations/Major Cities.

Coach composite

The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 11 coaches:
  • 9 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Howrah to Rajgir and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 53041/53042 Howrah–Jaynagar Passenger.

Direction reversal

Train reverses its direction 1 times:
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Timing

53044 – Starts daily from Rajgir at 12:40 PM IST and reaches Howrah Junction on 2nd day at 12:10 PM IST
53043 – Starts daily from Howrah at 11:10 AM and reaches Rajgir on dy 2 at 10:55 AM