Howrah–New Delhi Rajdhani Express

The 12301 / 12302 Howrah–New Delhi Rajdhani Express (also known as Kolkata Rajdhani Express) is a Rajdhani-class train of Indian Railways connects the capital of West Bengal, Cultural Capital of India, capital before the British Kolkata to the National Capital of India, New Delhi through Howrah. The Howrah Rajdhani is the first Rajdhani Express of India and is one of the fastest train of Indian Railways. It is the fastest railway connection from New Delhi to Kolkata and vice versa and one of the most priority train in India. It is hauled by a Howrah based WAP 7 end to end.

Howrah – New Delhi
Rajdhani Express
Howrah Rajdhani Express train board
Overview
Service typeRajdhani Express
LocaleWest Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh & Delhi
First service1 March 1969 (1969-03-01)
Current operator(s)Eastern Railways
Route
TerminiHowrah (HWH)
New Delhi (NDLS)
Stops9
Distance travelled1,452 km (902 mi)
Average journey time17hrs 05mins
Service frequency6 days
Train number(s)12301 / 12302
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1st Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable (included in the ticket fare)
Observation facilitiesLarge Windows
Entertainment facilitiesOnboard WiFi Service
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Electrification25 kV AC
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) (maximum speed),
85 km/h (53 mph) (average including halts).
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