IRCTC Kashi Mahakal Humsafar Express (via Allahabad)
IRCTC Kashi Mahakal Humsafar Express is a first private Humsafar Express train of the Indian Railways connecting Varanasi Junction in Uttar Pradesh and Indore Junction in Madhya Pradesh via Prayagraj Junction. It is currently being operated with 82403/82404 train numbers weekly. This train share rake with IRCTC Kashi Mahakal Humsafar Express (Via Lucknow). This is second private Hamsafar Express Train and 4th Private Train owned by Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC).
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 23 February 2020 |
| Current operator(s) | IRCTC |
| Route | |
| Start | Varanasi Junction (BSB) |
| Stops | 6 |
| End | Indore Junction (INDB) |
| Distance travelled | 1,102 km (685 mi) |
| Average journey time | 18 hours 25 mins |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 82403 / 82404 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 3 tier |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Yes |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Entertainment facilities | Yes (in executive class) |
| Baggage facilities | Yes |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB Humsafar |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 60 km/h (37 mph) average including halts |
Coach Composition
The trains is completely 3-tier AC sleeper trains 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 60 km/hr as 82403 Humsafar Express covering 1102 km in 18 hrs 25 mins & 61 km/hr as 82404 Humsafar Express covering 1102 km in 18 hrs 5 mins.
Schedule
| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82403 | BSB | Varanasi | 3:15 PM | SUN | Indore | 9:40 AM | MON |
| 82404 | INDB | Indore | 10:55 AM | MON | Varanasi | 5:00 AM | TUES |
Locomotive
Both trains hauls by a Ghaziabad (GZB) / Vadodara (BRC) Electric Loco Shed based WAP 7 locomotive from end to end.
Stoppage
See also
References
- https://indiarailinfo.com/train/irctc-kashi-mahakal-humsafar-express-via-allahabad-82404/112007/8/334
- https://indiarailinfo.com/train/irctc-kashi-mahakal-humsafar-express-via-allahabad-82403/112005/334/8
