CSMT Kolhapur–Hazrat Nizamuddin Superfast Express
Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus Kolhapur - Hazrat Nizamuddin Superfast Express is a Superfast express train of the Indian Railways connecting Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus in Maharashtra and Hazrat Nizamuddin in Delhi. It is currently being operated with 12147/12148 train numbers on once in week basis.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| Current operator(s) | Central Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus (KOP) |
| Stops | 15 |
| End | Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM) |
| Distance travelled | 1,592 km (989 mi) |
| Average journey time | 25h |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | 2A,3A,SL |
| Seating arrangements | YES |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 64 km/h (40 mph) |
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are :
Traction
As the route is yet to be fully electrified, it is hauled by a Pune Diesel Loco Shed based WDP4D or WDM3A/3D from Kolhapur up to Pune handing over to a Bhusaval Electric Loco Shed based WAP-4 locomotive for the remainder of the journey until Hazrat Nizamuddin.
Rake Maintenance
The train is maintained by the Kolhapur Coaching Depot. The same rake is used for Ahmedabad Junction - Shri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus Kolhapur Express for one way which is altered by the second rake on the other way.
See also
References
- 12147/SCSMT Kolhapur - Hazrat Nizamuddin SF Express)
- 12148/Hazrat Nizamuddin - SCSMT Kolhapur SF Express