The 13041 / 13042 Himgiri Superfast Express is a Superfast train of the Indian Railways connecting in West Bengal and in Jammu and Kashmir. It is currently being operated with 13041/13042 train numbers on three days in week. It covers a total distance of that runs through the major north states of India. The old ICF coach of the trains were replaced with the new LHB coach during Mid 14 August 2018.
History
In 1975 in order to bring equality amongst all classes and provide good train experience to all strata of society, the Himgiri Express was launched. The Himgiri Express made its inaugural run on 1 January 1979. From 1984 to 2004, Himgiri Express followed a fast time table. Departing from at 23.45 hrs & arriving at 07.45 hrs on 3rd day & on return departing Jammu Tawi at 22.45 hrs, arriving Howrah at 06.45 hrs on 3rd morning. In 1st 25 years of service this train used to stop only at , , , , , , , , , , , , & . However, 19 more stoppages were added between 2004 and 2020 period. This hampered operation & punctuality failed miserably. It was also when this express was launched that the Indian Railways abolished the third class in trains. In the early eighties the train used to leave Howrah Junction at 5.45 a.m. and maintained a strict punctuality. At that time the train was hauled by WDM 2A ALCO. The train nowadays has lost its glory.
Services
Currently the train takes 36 hrs 45 mins to cover the journey. Departing at 23.55 hrs from Howrah Junction & arriving Jammu Tawi at 12.40 hrs on 3rd day as 13041 Himgiri Express. On return, departing 22.45 hrs from Jammu Tawi & arriving Howrah Junction at 11.30 hrs on 3rd day as 13042 Himgiri Express. Train had been slowed by 4 hrs 45 mins from 2004 onwards after 19 more halts were added. As the average speed of the train is at par with speed of , as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Route & halts The important halts of the train are;
Chittaranjan
Bakhtiyarpur Junction Patna Saheb
Sultanpur Junction Maharaja Bijli pasi
Yamunanagarjagadhri
Traction Both trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based WAP-5 / WAP-7 electric locomotive from end to end
Coach composition
The train consists of 22 coaches: 1 composite (first class AC+2tier AC) 1 AC 2 Tier 4 AC three tier 1 buffet car 10 sleeper coach 3 unreserved coach 2 EOG
Coach positioning
This positioning is for 13041 Himgiri express at Howarh Junction.
LOCO-EOG-GN-GN-GN-GN-S1-S2-S3-S4-S5-S6-S7-PC-HA1-A1-M1-B1-B2-B3-B4-B5–SLR
Vice versa for 13042 Himgiri express.
See also Archana Express Begampura Express Kolkata–Jammu Tawi Express
References
13041/Himgiri SF Express India Rail Info 13042/Himgiri SF Express India Rail Info