Howrah–Barmer Express

The 12323 / 24 Howrah–Barmer Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways – Eastern Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and Barmer in India.

It operates as train number 12323 from Howrah Junction to Barmer railway station and as train number 12324 in the reverse direction, serving the states of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana and Rajasthan

The train is extended till Barmer from 1 September 2020. Since normal operation is not going on, hence the COVID Special service of this train is right now operating from Barmer.

Coaches
The 12323 / 24 Howrah–Barmer Superfast Express has 1 AC 1st Class cum AC 2 tier, 2 AC 2 tier, 5 AC 3 tier, 13 Sleeper class, 4 Unreserved/General and 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake coaches. It also carries 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.

Service
The 12323 Howrah–Barmer Superfast Express covers the distance of 2279 km in 35 hours 40 mins (64 km/h) and in 35 hours 40 mins as 12324 Barmer–Howrah Superfast Express (62 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing
The 12323 / 24 Howrah–Barmer Superfast Express runs from Howrah Junction via Dhanbad Junction, Gaya Junction, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Prayagraj Junction, Kanpur Central, Old Delhi, Rewari Junction, Jodhpur and Barmer railway station.