Shivnath Express

The Shivnath Express (Gevra Road - Itwari - Bilaspur) is an express train belonging to South East Central Railway zone that runs between Gevra Road and Itwari Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 18239/18240 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2]

Shivnath Express (Gevra Road - Itwari - Bilaspur)
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service15 July 2005 (2005-07-15)
Current operator(s)South East Central Railway zone
Route
StartGevra Road (GAD)
Stops18239 (30) & 18240 (17)
EndItwari Junction (ITR)
Distance travelled504 km (313 mi)
Service frequencyDaily [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)18239/18240
On-board services
Class(es)First AC, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board Catering
E-Catering
Observation facilitiesICF Coaches
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed44 km/h (27 mph), including halts

Service

The 18239/Shivnath Express has an average speed of 44 km/hr and covers 504 km in 11h 15m. The 18240/Shivnath Express has an average speed of 55 km/hr and covers 407 km from Itwari Junction to Bilaspur Junction in 7h 05m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composite

The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 19 coaches :

  • 1 First AC
  • 2 AC II Tier
  • 2 AC III Tier
  • 7 Sleeper Coaches
  • 5 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Bhilai based WAP 7 electric locomotive from Gevra Road to Itwari Junction.

Rake Sharing

The train shares its rake with 12855/12856 Bilaspur - Itwari Intercity SF Express and 58212 Bilaspur - Gevra Road Passenger.

Notes

  1. Runs seven days in a week for every direction.

See also

References

  1. Ministry of Railways (3 February 2017). "Installation of Bio Toilets in Railways". Press Information Bureau, Government of India. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
  2. "ट्रैक की मरम्मत, आज नहीं चलेंगी दो ट्रेनें" [Repair of track, two trains will not play today 792193]. Jagran.com. 5 August 2016. Retrieved 6 November 2018.


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