Howrah–Digha Super AC Express

The Howrah–Digha AC Express was a train of the Shatabdi Express category belonging to Indian Railways – South Eastern Railway zone that used to run between Howrah and Digha Flag station in India.

Digha Howrah Shatabdi Express

Overview
Service type	AC Express, Superfast Express
Status	Inoperative
First service	10 October 2010
Current operator(s)	South Eastern Railways
Route
Termini	Howrah Junction Digha Flag station
Stops	3
Distance travelled	186 km (116 mi)
Average journey time	3 hours 10 minutes in both directions
Service frequency	Daily
Train number(s)	12847 / 12848
On-board services
Class(es)	Executive chair car (EC), AC chair car (CC)
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	No
Catering facilities	No pantry car attached
Observation facilities	LHB coach
Entertainment facilities	No
Baggage facilities	Yes
Other facilities	HOG enabled
Technical
Rolling stock	Standard Indian Railways New Shatabdi coaches
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	110 km/h (68 mph) maximum, 62.00 km/h (39 mph), including halts

It operated as train number 12847 from Howrah Junction to Digha Flag station and as train number 12848 in the reverse direction, serving the state of West Bengal.

The train is now permanently cancelled most probably in the year 2023 after facing losses during Covid-19.

Coaches

The 12847 / 48 Howrah–DighaAC Express had 1 Executive Class, 7 AC Chair Car and 2 End-on Generator cars.

It didn't have a pantry car.

Also earlier Howrah–Digha Super AC Express was running with 10 coaches which were ICF Duronto liveried.

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 12847 / 48 Howrah–Digha AC Express covers the distance of 186 kilometres in 03 hours 00 mins (62.00 km/h) in both directions.

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a superfast surcharge. The train was earlier running with ICF coach with maximum speed of 110 km/h as AC Express in early type.

Routeing & technical halts

The 12847 / 48 Howrah–Digha AC Express runs from Howrah directly to Digha Flag station. It has three halts.

Traction

As the route is fully electrified, it is hauled end to end by a Santragachi-based WAP-4 or WAP-7.

Howrah–Digha Duronto Express – AC Chair Car

Howrah–Digha Duronto Express with Santragachi- based WAP-4

Howrah–Digha Duronto Express at Howrah Junction Platform 23

Timings

• 12847 Howrah–Digha AC Express leaves Howrah Junction on a daily basis at 11:10 hrs IST and reaches Digha Flag station at 14:20 hrs IST the same day.
• 12848 Digha–Howrah AC Express leaves Digha Flag station on a daily basis at 15:30 hrs IST and reaches Howrah Junction at 18:40 hrs IST the same day.