Rupashi Bangla Express


The 12883 / 12884 Rupasi Bangla Express is a superfast express train belonging to South Eastern Railway zone that runs between and Purulia in India. It is currently being operated with 12883/12884 train numbers on a daily basis.

Service

The 12883/Rupashi Bangla Express has an average speed of 60 km/h and covers 325 km in 5h 25m. The 12884/Rupashi Bangla Express has an average speed of 57 km/h and covers 325 km in 5h 40m. Currently there is talk within the Railways that the train's route would be changed.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:
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Coach composition

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

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Santragachi Loco Shed-based WAP-4 / WAP-7 electric locomotives from Santragachi to Purulia and vice versa.