Howrah–Rajgir Fast Passenger


Howrah–Rajgir Fast Passenger is a passenger train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and Rajgir. It is currently being operated with 53043/53044 train numbers on daily basis.

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:

Coach composite

The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consist of 11 coaches:
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:
53044 - Starts Daily form Rajgir at 12:40 PM IST and reaches Howrah Junction on 2nd Day at 12:10 PM IST
53043 - Starts Daily for Howrah at 11:10 AM and reach Rajgir on Day 2 at 10:55 AM