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{{Infobox rail service
| name = Kriya Yoga Express
| image= Howrah Hatia Express.jpg
| caption =
| type = [[Express train|Express]]
| first =
| last =
| operator = [[South Eastern Railway zone|South Eastern Railways]]
| start = {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}}
| stops = 15 in both directions
| end = {{stnlnk|Hatia}}
| distance = {{convert|423|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 09 hours 20 minutes as 18615 Howrah–Hatia Express, 09 hours 25 minutes as 18616 Hatia–Howrah Express
| frequency = Daily
| class = AC First Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = No [[pantry car]] attached
| observation =
| entertainment =
| baggage =
| other facilities=
| stock = [[LHB coaches]]
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| el =
| train number = 18615 / 18616
| speed = {{convert|110|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum <br />{{convert|45.12|km/h|0|abbr=on}} including halts
| map =
| map_state =
}}

The 18615 / 16 '''Kriya Yoga Express''', formerly known as Howrah–Hatia Express is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] – [[South Eastern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}} & {{stnlnk|Hatia}} in India.

It operates as train number 18615 from Howrah Junction to Hatia Junction and as train number 18616 in the reverse direction, serving the states of [[West Bengal]] & [[Jharkhand]].

According to South Eastern Railways officials, It will run with modern LHB coaches from 19 August 2019.

On the first [[International Day of Yoga]], on 21 June 2015, Kriya Yoga Express name was adopted for this train to commemorate the contributions of [[Kriya Yoga]] master [[Paramahansa Yogananda]] in spreading [[yoga]] world-wide. This train had been instrumental in the life and spiritual journey of [[Paramahansa Yogananda]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/Hatia-Kol-train-renamed-as-Kriya-Yoga-Exp/articleshow/47806034.cms|title=Hatia–Kol train renamed as Kriya Yoga Exp}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://blog.sivanaspirit.com/the-kriya-yoga-express/|title=The Kriya Yoga Express: A Train Named After An Indian Master}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.yogananda-srf.org/NewsArchive/2015/Paramahansa_Yogananda_Honored_by_Indian_High_Officials_as_Train_Renamed_%E2%80%9CKriya_Yoga_Express%E2%80%9D.aspx#|title=Paramahansa Yogananda Honored by Indian High Officials as Train Renamed "Kriya Yoga Express"}}</ref>

==Coaches==

The 18615 / 16 Kriyayoga Express presently has 1 AC First Class, 2 AC 2 tier, 4 AC 3 tier, 11 Sleeper class, 2 General Unreserved & 2 EOG coaches. It does not carry a [[pantry car]].

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
[[File:Howrah Hatia Express - AC 3 tier.jpg|thumb|Howrah Hatia Express – AC 3 tier]]
[[File:Howrah Hatia Express - Sleeper Class.jpg|thumb|Howrah Hatia Express – Sleeper Class]]

==Service==

The 18615 Kriyayoga Express covers the distance of 423 kilometres in 09 hours 20 mins (45.32 km/hr) & in 09 hours 25 mins as 18616 Hatia–Howrah Express (44.92 km/hr).

As the average speed of the train is below {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.

==Routeing==

The 18615 / 16 Kriya Yoga Express runs from Howrah Junction via {{stnlnk|Kharagpur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Tatanagar Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Muri Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Ranchi Junction}} to Hatia.

It reverses direction of travel at Muri Junction.

==Traction==

As the route is fully electrified, a {{stnlnk|Santragachi}}-based [[WAP-4]] powers the train for its entire journey.

==Timings==

18615 Kriyayoga Express leaves Howrah Junction on a daily basis at 22:10 hrs IST and reaches Hatia at 07:35 hrs IST the next day.

18616 Kriyayoga Express leaves Hatia on a daily basis at 21:10 hrs IST and reaches Howrah Junction at 06:35 hrs IST the next day.

== References ==
{{reflist}}

*{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D12UFmaN3DY|title=Ranchi Hatia–Howrah Express in blasting mood. – YouTube|publisher=youtube.com|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
*{{cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/trains-diverted-cancelled-due-to-flooding-of-tracks/1027195/|title=Trains diverted, cancelled due to flooding of tracks–Indian Express|publisher=archive.indianexpress.com|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
*{{cite web|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/43144819@N05/4570177761/|title=Hatia Express entering Howrah | Flickr – Photo Sharing!|publisher=flickr.com|accessdate=2014-05-30|date=2008-01-02}}

==External links==
*{{Commonscatinline}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in |title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry |publisher=indianrail.gov.in |accessdate=2014-04-05 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408180437/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ |archivedate=8 April 2014 |df=dmy-all }}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irctc.co.in|title=IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System|publisher=irctc.co.in|accessdate=2014-04-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070303131207/http://www.irctc.co.in/|archive-date=3 March 2007|url-status=dead}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org|title=[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet.|publisher=IRFCA|accessdate=2014-04-05}}

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[[Category:Transport in Ranchi]]
[[Category:Named passenger trains of India]]
[[Category:Rail transport in West Bengal]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Jharkhand]]
[[Category:Paramahansa Yogananda]]
[[Category:Express trains in India]]

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->Shashankswain99 at 18:09, 29 September 2021