Howrah–SMVT Bengaluru Superfast Express

The 12863 / 12864 Howrah-SMVT Bengaluru Superfast Express, is a Superfast train belonging to the South Eastern Railway Zone that runs daily between Howrah Junction and SMVT Bengaluru in India.
On June 2, 2023, this line was involved in India's worst train accident in decades, with 296 fatalities.

Service

The service has an average speed of and covers in an average time of 32h 15m.

Route and stations served

Major stops:
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Coach composite

The train consists of 22 LHB coaches:

1 AC I Tier
2 AC II Tier
4 AC III Tier
2 AC III Tier Economy
6 Sleeper Coaches
4 General Unreserved
1 Seating Cum Luggage Rake
1 Pantry Car
1 Engine On Generator
1 Parcel Van

Loco	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	-
	SLR	GN	GN	S1	S2	S3	S4	S5	S6	PC	M1	M2	B1	B2	B3	B4	A1	H1	GN	GN	EOG	VP

Trains are hauled by Santragachi Electric Loco Shed based WAP-7
electric locomotives.

Accidents and incidents

On June 2, 2023, a SMVT Bengaluru—Howrah Superfast Express train was involved in an accident in Odisha. A Coromandel Express service collided with a freight train, which derailed; the Howrah–SMVT Bengaluru Superfast Express then collided with the debris. The accident occurred just before reaching Bahanaga Bazar railway station in Balasore district of Odisha state.