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]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 15 July 2005 |
| Current operator(s) | South East Central Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Gevra Road (GAD) |
| Stops | 18239 (30) & 18240 (17) |
| End | Itwari Junction (ITR) |
| Distance travelled | 504 km (313 mi) |
| Service frequency | Daily [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 arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board Catering E-Catering |
| Observation facilities | ICF Coaches |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 44 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
- Runs seven days in a week for every direction.
References
- Ministry of Railways (3 February 2017). "Installation of Bio Toilets in Railways". Press Information Bureau, Government of India. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
- "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.