The 13483 / 13484 Farakka Express is an

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train belonging to

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that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 13483/13484 train numbers on four days in a week basis.Doon accident: 3 trains cancelled, routes of over a dozen diverted
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Service

The 13483/Farakka Express has an average speed of 44 km/h and covers 1464 km in 33h 30m. The 13484/Farakka Express has an average speed of 44 km/h and covers 1464 km in 33h 30m.

Route and halts

The important stops of the train are: * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Coach composition

The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches: * 1 AC 1st Class Sleeper * 1 AC II Tier * 7 AC III Tier * 1 AC III Tier Economy * 6 Sleeper coaches * 1 Pantry car * 3 General * 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

As the route is now fully electrified,both trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based

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electric locomotive from

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and back.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 13413/13414

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References

External links

13483/Farakka Express (via Faizabad)

13484/Farakka Express (via Faizabad)
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