The 12847 / 48 Howrah–Digha AC Express is a train of the

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category belonging to

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that runs between and Digha Flag station in India. It operates as train number 12847 from Howrah Junction to Digha Flag station and as train number 12848 in the reverse direction, serving the state of

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Coaches

The 12847 / 48 Howrah–DighaAC Express presently has 1 Executive Class, 7 AC Chair Car and 2 End-on Generator cars. It does not have a

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. Also earlier Howrah–Digha Super AC Express was running with 10 coaches which were ICF Duronto liveried. As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

The 12847 / 48 Howrah–Digha AC Express covers the distance of 186 kilometres in 03 hours 00 mins (62.00 km/h) in both directions. As the average speed of the train is above , as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a superfast surcharge. The train was earlier running with

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with maximum speed of 110 km/h as AC Express in early type.

Routeing & technical halts

The 12847 / 48 Howrah–Digha AC Express runs from Howrah directly to Digha Flag station. It has three halts.

Traction

As the route is fully electrified, it is hauled end to end by a Santragachi-based WAP-4 or WAP-7. Howrah Digha Duronto Express - AC Chair Car

Howrah Digha Duronto Express with Santragachi based WAP 4

Howrah Digha Duronto Express at Howrah Platform 23

Timings

*12847 Howrah–Digha AC Express leaves Howrah Junction on a daily basis at 11:10 hrs IST and reaches Digha Flag station at 14:20 hrs IST the same day. *12848 Digha–Howrah AC Express leaves Digha Flag station on a daily basis at 15:30 hrs IST and reaches Howrah Junction at 18:40 hrs IST the same day.

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External links

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