Howrah–New Jalpaiguri AC Express


The 22309 / 10 Howrah–New Jalpaiguri AC Superfast Express is an [AC Express (Indian Railways)|AC Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express] train belonging to Indian Railways – Eastern Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction (Kolkata) and New Jalpaiguri (Siliguri) via Rampurhat, operating from July 30, 2013, to till date.
It operated as train number 22309 from Howrah to New Jalpaiguri and as train number 22310 in the reverse direction, serving the states of West Bengal and Bihar.

Coaches

The 22309 / 10 Howrah–New Jalpaiguri AC Express had 6 AC 3 tier, 11 AC Chair Car and 2 End-on Generator coaches . It did not carry a pantry car .

Service

The 22309 / 10 Howrah–New Jalpaiguri AC Express covered the distance of in 10 hours 15 mins in both directions.
Despite the average speed of the train being below, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare included a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing

The 22309 / 10 Howrah–New Jalpaiguri AC Express ran from Howrah Junction to New Jalpaiguri. The intermediate stations and stoppage time were as follows-
  1. Howrah
  8. '''New Jalpaiguri '''

Traction

As the route is fully electrified, this train was powered by Howrah WAP-7 electric locomotives.

Operation

22309 Howrah–New Jalpaiguri AC Express left Howrah Junction every Tuesday and reached New Jalpaiguri the next day.
22310 New Jalpaiguri–Howrah AC Express left New Jalpaiguri every Wednesday and reached Howrah Junction the same day.

Rake sharing

The 22309 / 10 Howrah–New Jalpaiguri AC Express shared its rake with the permanently discontinued 12249 / 50 Howrah–Anand Vihar Yuva Express.

Other trains on the Kolkata–New Jalpaiguri sector