Champaran Humsafar Express
Champaran Humsafar Express is a superfast express train of the Indian Railways connecting Katihar Junction in Bihar and Delhi Junction in Delhi NCR. It is currently being operated with 15705/15706 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.[1][2][3][4] The Loco reversal is done in saharsa in both the journey. The train runs from katihar with EMD Loco WDP4/4D till saharsa from Saharsa it reverses direction and takes Alco locomotive WDP/M 3A/3D till Gonda from gonda onwards it takes Electric AC engine WAP4/7 Till Old Delhi Jn.
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Humsafar Express |
| First service | 10 April 2018 |
| Current operator(s) | Northeast Frontier Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Katihar Junction (KIR) |
| Stops | 12 |
| End | Old Delhi (DLI) |
| Distance travelled | 1,473 km (915 mi) |
| Average journey time | 29h 50m |
| Service frequency | Bi - Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 15705 / 15706 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 3 tier |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | Yes |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB Humsafar |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 49 km/h (30 mph) Avg. Speed |
Coach Composition
The train is completely 3-tier AC sleeper LHB Coach designed by Indian Railways with features of LED screen display to show information about stations, train speed etc. and will have announcement system as well, Vending machines for tea, coffee and milk, Bio toilets in compartments as well as CCTV cameras.
Service
It averages 49 km/h (30 mph) as 15705 Humsafar Superfast Express starting from Katihar Junction covering 1,473 km (915 mi) in 30 hrs & 54 km/h (34 mph) and as 15706 Humsafar Express starting from Delhi Junction covering 1,473 km (915 mi) in 29 hrs 35 minutes.
Route & Halts
Traction
This train hauled by 3 locomotives.,
1.KIR to SHC Siliguri Diesel Loco Shed based WDP 4 / WDP 4D.
2.SHC to GD Samastipur Diesel Loco Shed based WDM 3A / WDM 3D.
3.GD to DLI Ghaziabad Electric Loco Shed based WAP 4/WAP 5 or WAP 7
See also
- ( 12557/12558 Saptkranti Superfast Express// 15273/15274 Satyagraha Express//12211/12212 Champaran Garibrath Express)).
- ( 19039/19040 Awadh Express)
- Kaifiyat Express
- Humsafar Express
References
- PTI (10 April 2018). "Champaran Superfast Humsafar Express will benefit 33 parliamentary constituencies". The Economic Times. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
- Katihar-New Delhi Humsafar Express: Specification, Route, Fares, Train Number - All You Need To Know
- Narendra Modi flags off all-electric Champaran Humsafar Express, calls it 'glowing example' of Make in India initiative
- Indian Railways Champaran Superfast Humsafar Express flagged off by PM Narendra Modi
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