Bilaspur–Itwari Intercity Superfast Express
The 12855 / 56 Bilaspur - Itwari InterCity SF Express is a Superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways South East Central Railway zone that runs between Bilaspur Junction and Itwari Junction in India.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 8 July 2006 |
| Current operator(s) | South East Central Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Bilaspur Junction |
| Stops | 12855 (16) & 12856 (17) |
| End | Itwari Junction |
| Distance travelled | 408 km (254 mi) |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 12855 / 12856 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | First AC, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, general unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 58 km/h (36 mph) |
It operates as train number 12855 from Bilaspur Junction to Itwari Junction and as train number 12856 in the reverse direction serving the states of Chhattisgarh & Maharashtra.[1]
Coaches
The 12855 / 56 Bilaspur - Itwari Intercity Express has one AC 1 Tier, two AC 2 Tier, two AC 3 Tier, seven Sleeper Class, five general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.
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 12855 Bilaspur Junction - Itwari Intercity Express covers the distance of 408 km (254 mi) in 7 hours 05 mins (58 km/hr) & 407 km in 7 hours 15 mins as the 12856 Itwari - Bilaspur Junction Intercity Express (55 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is slightly more than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge as the train comes under the superfast category.
Routing
The 12855/56 Bilaspur - Itwari Intercity Express runs from Bilaspur Junction via Raipur Junction, Durg Junction, Gondia Junction to Itwari Junction.
Traction
As the route is electrified, a Bhilai Nagar based WAP-7 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
Rake Sharing
12855/56 Bilaspur - Itwari InterCity SF Express has the sharing of rakes with 18239/40 GevraRoad-Itwari-Bilaspur Shivnath Express & 58212 Bilaspur - GevraRoad Passenger.
References
External links
- 12855 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 12856 Intercity Express at India Rail Info