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Poorva Express (via Patna)
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The 12303 / 12304 Poorva Express are daily superfast express trains of Indian Railways running between Howrah, West Bengal, and New Delhi, the capital city of India. The name Poorva signifies the eastern part of India, and the train attracts travellers from Bihar, Jharkhand & West Bengal.[1][2]
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![]() Poorva Express train board | |
Overview | |
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Service type | Superfast Express |
Locale | Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand & West Bengal |
First service | 2 October 1956; 67 years ago (1956-10-02) |
Current operator(s) | Eastern Railways |
Route | |
Termini | Howrah (HWH) New Delhi (NDLS) |
Stops | 22 |
Distance travelled | 1,531 km (951 mi) |
Average journey time | 23 hours 20 minutes |
Service frequency | Four days a week. |
Train number(s) | 12303 / 12304 |
On-board services | |
Class(es) | First AC, Second AC, Third AC, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
Seating arrangements | Yes |
Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
Auto-rack arrangements | Yes |
Catering facilities | Available |
Observation facilities | Large windows |
Baggage facilities | Available |
Technical | |
Rolling stock | LHB coach |
Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
Operating speed | 65 km/h (40 mph) average including halt |
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