Howrah–SMVT Bengaluru Superfast Express
a Superfast train that runs between Howrah Junction and Bengaluru in India
The 12863 / 12864 Howrah-SMVT Bengaluru Superfast Express (formerly the Howrah-Yesvantpur Superfast Express), is a Superfast train belonging to the South Eastern Railway zone that runs daily between Howrah Junction of West Bengal and SMVT Bengaluru of Karnataka 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 57 km/h (35 mph) and covers 1,942 km (1,207 mi) in an average time of 32h 15m.
Route and stations served
Major stops:
Kharagpur Junction
Balasore
Cuttack Junction
Bhubaneswar
Khurda Road Junction
Vizianagaram Junction
Visakhapatnam Junction (where the train reverses direction)
Visakhapatnam Junction
Eluru
Vijayawada Junction
Tirupati
Katpadi Junction
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
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.
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