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{{Infobox rail service<br />
| name = Himgiri Express<br />
| image = File:Himgiri exp.jpg<br />
| image_width = <br />
| caption = <br />
| type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]]<br />
| locale = <br />
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1979|01|01}}<ref name="budget79">{{cite web |url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/finance_budget/Previous%20Budget%20Speeches/1979-80.pdf|date=20 February 1979|title= Railway Budget speech 1979-80|website=www.indianrailways.gov.in|publisher=[[Government of India]], [[Ministry of Railways (India)|Ministry of Railways]]}}</ref><br />
| last =<br />
| operator = [[Eastern Railway zone|Eastern Railways]]<br />
| ridership =<br />
| start = {{stnlnk|Howrah}} (HWH)<br />
| stops = 33 <br />
| end = {{stnlnk|Jammu Tawi}} (JAT)<br />
| distance = {{convert|2024|km|0|abbr=on}}<br />
| journeytime = 36hrs 45 mins<br />
| frequency = Tri-weekly<br />
| class = AC 1 Tier, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved<br />
| seating = Yes<br />
| sleeping = Yes<br />
| autorack =<br />
| catering = Available<br />
| observation = Large windows<br />
| entertainment = <br />
| baggage = <br />
| otherfacilities =<br />
| stock = [[LHB coaches]]<br />
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}<br />
| el =<br />
| trainnumber = 12331 / 12332<br />
| speed = {{convert|55.00|kph|mph}} average with halts<br />
| map = <br />
| map_state =<br />
}}<br />
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The 12331 / 12332 '''Himgiri Superfast Express''' is a Superfast train of the Indian Railways connecting {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}} in [[West Bengal]] and {{stnlnk|Jammu Tawi}} in [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]. It is currently being operated with 12331/12332 train numbers on three days in week.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiarailinfo.com/train/map/train-running-status-himgiri-sf-express-12331/627/1/81 |title=Himgiri Express Map |publisher=India Rail Info |date= |accessdate=4 April 2017}}</ref> It covers a total distance of {{convert|2024|km|abbr=on}} that runs through the major north states of India. The old [[ICF coaches]] of the trains were replaced with the new [[LHB coaches]] during Mid August 2018.<br />
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==History==<br />
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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 1979 to 2004, Himgiri Express followed a fast time table. Departing from {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}} at 23.45 hrs & arriving {{stnlnk|Jammu Tawi}} 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 {{stnlnk|Asansol Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Jasidih Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Kiul Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Patna Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Mughalsarai Junction}}(now{{stnlnk|Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction}}), {{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Lucknow Charbagh}}, {{stnlnk|Bareilly Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Moradabad Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Saharanpur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Ambala Cantonment}}, {{stnlnk|Ludhiana Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Jalandhar Cantonment}} & {{stnlnk|Pathankot Cantonment}}. However, 19 more stoppages were added between 2004 and 2020 period. This hampered operation & puntuality failed miserably. It was also when this express was launched that the Indian Railways abolished the third class in trains.{{citation needed|date=April 2017}}<br />
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== Services ==<br />
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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 12331 Himgiri Express. On return, departing 22.45 hrs from Jammu Tawi & arriving Howrah Junction at 11.30 hrs on 3rd day as 12332 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 {{convert|55|kph|mph}}, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.<br />
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==Route & halts==<br />
The important halts of the train are;<br />
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* '''{{stnlnk|Howrah}}'''<br />
* {{stnlnk|Asansol Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Madhupur Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Jasidih Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Jhajha}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Kiul Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Mokama Junction}} <br />
* {{stnlnk|Patna Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Danapur}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Ara Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Buxar}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Jaunpur City}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Sultanpur}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Lucknow Charbagh}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Bareilly Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Moradabad}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Saharanpur Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Ambala Cantonment Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Ludhiana Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Phagwara}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Jalandhar Cantonment}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Pathankot Cantonment}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Kathua}}<br />
* '''{{stnlnk|Jammu Tawi}}'''<br />
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== Traction ==<br />
Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Howrah|Howrah]]-based [[WAP-5]] / [[WAP-7]] (HOG)-equipped locomotive from end to end<br />
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==Coach composition==<br />
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The train consists of 22 coaches:<br />
* 1 composite (first class AC+2tier AC)<br />
* 1 AC 2 Tier<br />
* 4 AC three tier<br />
* 1 buffet car<br />
*10 sleeper coach<br />
*3 unreserved coach <br />
*2 EOG<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[Archana Express]]<br />
* [[Begampura Express]]<br />
* [[Kolkata–Jammu Tawi Express]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
*[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/himgiri-sf-express-12331/627/1/81 12331/Himgiri SF Express] India Rail Info<br />
*[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/himgiri-sf-express-12332/628/81/1 12332/Himgiri SF Express] India Rail Info<br />
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