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{{Infobox rail service<br />
| name = Sangam Express <br />
| image= Sangam Express.jpg <br />
| caption =<br />
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]<br />
| first = <br />
| last =<br />
| operator = [[North Central Railway zone|North Central Railways]]<br />
| start = [[Allahabad Junction railway station|Prayagraj Junction]]<br />
| stops = 26 as 14163 Prayagraj Junction–Meerut City Sangam Express, 21 as 14164 Meerut City–Prayagraj Junction Sangam Express <br />
| end = {{stnlnk|Meerut City}}<br />
| distance = {{convert|639|km|0|abbr=on}} <br />
| journey time = 12 hours 55 minutes as 14163 Prayagraj Junction–Meerut City Sangam Express, 13 hours 10 minutes as 14164 Meerut City–Prayagraj Junction Sangam Express<br />
| frequency = Daily<br />
| class = Ac 1 tier, Ac 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved<br />
| seating = Yes<br />
| sleeping = Yes<br />
| autorack =<br />
| catering = No [[pantry car]] attached<br />
| observation = Rake sharing with 14119 / 20 [[Kathgodam Express]] <br />
| entertainment = No<br />
| baggage = cart<br />
| other facilities= Bathroom <br />
| stock = Standard [[Indian Railways]] coaches<br />
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}<br />
| el =<br />
| train number = 14163 / 14164<br />
| speed = {{convert|110|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum <br/>{{convert|49.00|km/h|0|abbr=on}} including halts<br />
| map = <br />
| map_state =<br />
}}<br />
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The 14163 / 64 Prayagraj Junction–Meerut City '''Sangam Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] – [[North Central Railway zone]] that runs between [[Allahabad Junction railway station|Prayagraj Junction]] & {{stnlnk|Meerut City}} in India.<br />
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It operates as train number 14163 from Prayagraj Junction to Meerut City and as train number 14164 in the reverse direction, serving the state of [[Uttar Pradesh]].<br />
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==Coaches==<br />
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The 14163 / 64 Prayagraj Junction–Meerut City Sangam Express has 1 AC 2 tier, 1 AC 3 tier, 4 Sleeper Class, 4 General Unreserved & 1 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not carry a [[pantry car]].<br />
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As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.<br />
[[File:Sangam Express at Meerut City.jpg|thumb|Sangam Express at Meerut City]]<br />
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==Service==<br />
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The 14163 Prayagraj Junction–Meerut City Sangam Express covers the distance of 639 kilometres in 12 hours 55 mins (49.47&nbsp;km/hr) & in 13 hours 10 mins as 14164 Meerut City–Prayagraj Junction Sangam Express (48.53&nbsp;km/hr).<br />
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As the average speed of the train is below {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare does not include a superfast surcharge.<br />
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==Routeing==<br />
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The 14163 / 64 Prayagraj Junction–Meerut City Sangam Express runs from Allahabad Junction via {{stnlnk|Kanpur Central}}, {{stnlnk|Etawah}}, {{stnlnk|Tundla Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Aligarh Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Khurja Junction}}, [[Bulandshahr]] to Meerut City}.<br />
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==Traction==<br />
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Prior October 2014, due to the route not being fully electrified, a [[Electric Loco Shed, Kanpur|Kanpur]]-based [[WAP-4]] hauls the train from Prayagraj Junction to {{stnlnk|Khurja Junction}} handing over to a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Tughlakabad|Tughlakabad]]-based [[WDM-3A]] which powers the train for the remainder of the journey.<br />
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With progressive electrification of the route, it is now powered by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Kanpur|Kanpur]]-based [[WAP-4]] for its entire journey.<br />
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==Timings==<br />
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14163 Prayagraj Junction–Meerut City Sangam Express leaves Prayagraj Junction on a daily basis at 17:45 hrs IST and reaches Meerut City at 06:40 hrs IST the next day.<br />
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14164 Meerut City–Prayagraj Junction Sangam Express leaves Meerut Cit} on a daily basis at 19:00 hrs IST and reaches Prayagraj Junction at 08:10 hrs IST the next day.<br />
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== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
* http://www.news18.com/news/uttar-pradesh/4-grp-personnel-hide-in-sangam-express-trains-toilet-as-robbers-loot-kill-passengers-413959.html<br />
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wgVuqhcdeo<br />
* https://www.flickr.com/photos/50628848@N07/6173261286/<br />
* http://www.bhaskar.com/article/UP-KAN-three-robbers-arrested-sangam-express-robbery-latest-hindi-news-4629272-PHO.html<br />
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==External links==<br />
*{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in|title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry|publisher=indianrail.gov.in|accessdate=2014-04-05}}<br />
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irctc.co.in|title=IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System|publisher=irctc.co.in|accessdate=2014-04-05}}<br />
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org|title=&#91;IRFCA&#93; Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet.|publisher=IRFCA|accessdate=2014-04-05}}<br />
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[[Category:Transport in Meerut]]<br />
[[Category:Railway services introduced in 1976]]<br />
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[[Category:Express trains in India]]<br />
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