Godda–New Delhi Humsafar Express

The 12349 / 12350 Godda–New Delhi Humsafar Express is a superfast train belonging to East Central Railway zone that runs between Godda and New Delhi Railway Station. It is currently being operated with 12349/12350 train numbers on weekly basis.^[1]

Godda-New Delhi Humsafar Express
Overview
Service type	Humsafar Express
First service	8 April 2021; 3 years ago (2021-04-08)
Current operator(s)	East Central Railway
Route
Termini	Godda (GODA) New Delhi (NDLS)
Stops	15
Distance travelled	1,323 km (822 mi)
Average journey time	22 hrs 45 mins
Service frequency	Weekly [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)	12349 / 12350
On-board services
Class(es)	AC 3 tier
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	Available
Observation facilities	Large windows
Baggage facilities	No
Other facilities	Below the seats
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB Humsafar
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	58 km/h (36 mph) average including halts.

Coach composition

The trains are completely 3-tier AC sleeper trains designed by Indian Railways with features of LED screen display to show information about stations, train speed etc. and will have announcement system as well, Vending machines for tea, coffee and milk, Bio toilets in compartments as well as CCTV cameras.^[2]

Service

The 12349/Godda - New Delhi Weekly Humsafar Express has an average speed of 58 km/h, and covers 1323 km in 22 hrs. 45 minutes^[3]

The 12350/New Delhi - Godda Weekly Humsafar Express has an average speed of 58 km/h, and covers 1323 km in 22 hrs 45 minutes.^[4]

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are :

• Godda
• Hansdiha
• Mandar Hill
• Bhagalpur
• Sultanganj
• Jamalpur Junction
• Abhaipur
• Kiul Junction
• Nawadah
• Gaya Junction
• Sasaram
• Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction
• Prayagraj Junction
• Kanpur Central
• New Delhi

Schedule

Train Number	Station Code	Departure Station	Departure Time	Departure Day	Arrival Station	Arrival Time	Arrival Day
12349	GODA	Godda	02:00 PM	Mon	New Delhi	12:45 PM	Tue
12350	NDLS	New Delhi	23:45 PM	Tue	Godda	22:30 PM	Wed

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Kanpur Loco Shed or Ghaziabad Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Godda to New Delhi and vice versa.

See also

• Humsafar Express
• Godda
• New Delhi Railway Station

Notes

1. Runs once in a week for every direction.

References

1. "Rail in Godda: इंतजार खत्म, हमसफर से शुरू होगा गोड्डा का रेलगाड़ी का सफर - Jharkhand, Godda will get 1st Indian Railways Train after 74 years of Independence, Bhagalpur-New Delhi Humsafar Express will run from Godda from March 2021". Jagran (in Hindi).
2. "Digital Display System, CCTV & more! Indian Railways introduces Godda-Delhi Humsafar train with Smart coaches". Financialexpress. 29 July 2021.
3. "12349/Godda - New Delhi Weekly Humsafar Express - Godda to New Delhi ER/Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com.
4. "12350/New Delhi - Godda Weekly Humsafar Express - New Delhi to Bhagalpur ER/Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com.