Kriya Yoga Express
The Kriya Yoga Express, formerly known as Howrah–Hatia Express, is a Express of Indian Railways in India's South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and Hatia, serving the Indian states of West Bengal and Jharkhand. It operates as train number 18615 from Howrah Junction to Hatia and as train number 18616 in the reverse direction.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Current operator(s) | South Eastern Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Howrah Junction Hatia |
| Stops | 7 in both directions |
| Distance travelled | 421 km (262 mi) |
| Average journey time | 09 Hours as 18615 Howrah–Hatia Express, 08 Hours 50 Minutes as 18616 Hatia–Howrah Express |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 18615 / 18616 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, AC 3 Tier Economy, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No pantry car attached |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) maximum 47 km/h (29 mph) including halts |
On 21 June 2015, the first International Day of Yoga, the Kriya Yoga Express adopted this name to commemorate the contributions of Kriya Yoga master Paramahansa Yogananda in spreading the teaching and preactice of yoga worldwide. This train had been instrumental in the life and spiritual journey of Paramahansa.[1][2][3]
Coaches
The 18615 / 16 Kriya Yoga Express presently has 1 AC First Class, 2 AC 2 Tier, 4 AC 3 Tier, 3 AC 3 Tier Economy, 8 Sleeper Class, 2 General Unreserved & 2 EOG Coaches. One of the EOG Coach is used for Railway Mail Service.[4] It does not carry a pantry car.
Service
The 18615 Kriya Yoga Express covers the distance of 421 kilometres in 09 Hours (47km/hr) & in 08 Hours 50 Mins as 18616 Hatia–Howrah Express (47km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/h (34 mph), 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 Kharagpur Junction, Tatanagar Junction, Muri Junction, Ranchi Junction to Hatia.
It reverses direction of travel at Muri Junction.
Traction
As the route is fully electrified, a Santragachi-based WAP-7 powers the train for its entire journey.
Timings
18615 Kriya Yoga Express leaves Howrah Junction on a daily basis at 21:30 hrs IST and reaches Hatia at 06:05 hrs IST the next day.
18616 Kriya Yoga Express leaves Hatia on a daily basis at 21:45 hrs IST and reaches Howrah Junction at 06:30 hrs IST the next day.
References
- Ray, Dhritiman (25 June 2015). "Hatia–Kol train renamed as Kriya Yoga Exp". The Times of India.
- "The Kriya Yoga Express: A Train Named After an Indian Master".
- "Paramahansa Yogananda Honored by Indian High Officials as Train Renamed 'Kriya Yoga Express'".
- Mukherjee, Hrishik. "18615/Kriya Yoga Express - Howrah to Hatia SER/South Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
- "Ranchi Hatia–Howrah Express in blasting mood. – YouTube". youtube.com. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- "Trains diverted, cancelled due to flooding of tracks–Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- "Hatia Express entering Howrah | Flickr – Photo Sharing!". flickr.com. 2 January 2008. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
External links
Media related to Kriya Yoga Express at Wikimedia Commons- "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System". irctc.co.in. Archived from the original on 3 March 2007. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet". IRFCA. Retrieved 5 April 2014.