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| type = [[Express trains in India|Superfast]] | | type = [[Express trains in India|Superfast]] | ||
| locale = [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Odisha]], [[Chhattisgarh]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Rajasthan]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] & [[Delhi]] | | locale = [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Odisha]], [[Chhattisgarh]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Rajasthan]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] & [[Delhi]] | ||
| first = | | first =28 October 1997 | ||
| last = | | last = | ||
| operator = [[South Coast Railway zone|South Coast Railways]] | | operator = [[South Coast Railway zone|South Coast Railways]] | ||
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| autorack = | | autorack = | ||
| catering = Available | | catering = Available | ||
| observation = | | observation =Large windows | ||
| entertainment = | | entertainment =Itarsi bhopal section, gwalior jhansi section,gondia dongargarh section,raipur visakhapatnam section | ||
| baggage = Under the seats | | baggage = Under the seats | ||
| otherfacilities= | | otherfacilities= | ||
| stock = [[ | | stock = [[LHB coaches]] | ||
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}} <br> [[broad gauge]] | | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}} <br> [[broad gauge]] | ||
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The 12807 / 12808 '''Samata Express''' is a [[Express trains in India|superfast]] train between [[Visakhapatnam]] in [[Andhra Pradesh]] and [[Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] in [[New Delhi]] and is operated by [[South Coast Railway zone|South Coast Railways]]. This train is also known as '''Vizag Steel Samata Superfast Express''' | The 12807 / 12808 '''Samata Express''' is a [[Express trains in India|superfast]] train between [[Visakhapatnam]] in [[Andhra Pradesh]] and [[Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] in [[New Delhi]] and is operated by [[South Coast Railway zone|South Coast Railways]]. This train is also known as '''Vizag Steel Samata Superfast Express''' and Queen of Visakhapatnam city. Earlier the frequency of the train was three days a week but it was extended to five days a week in 2011. With effect from 8 January 2011, the train departs Visakhapatnam on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Similarly, with effect from 10 January 2011 the train departs Hazrat Nizamuddin on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The average speed of the train is 60 km per hour. Samata in [[Sanskrit]] means Equality. | ||
==Service== | ==Service== | ||
Train No. 12807 leaves Visakhapatnam at mornings and arrives at Hazrat Nizamuddin, the next evening. Vice versa the return journey follows the same pattern. This train takes about 34 hours to reach from its source to destination. | Train No. 12807 leaves Visakhapatnam at mornings and arrives at Hazrat Nizamuddin, the next evening. Vice versa the return journey follows the same pattern. This train takes about 34 hours to reach from its source to destination. | ||
==Route & Halts== | ==Route & Halts== | ||
* | * [[Visakhapatnam Junction]] | ||
* | * [[Simhachalam]] | ||
* | * [[Vizianagaram Junction]] | ||
* | * [[Parvathipuram, Andhra Pradesh|Parvathipuram]] | ||
* | * [[Rayagada]] | ||
* | * [[Titlagarh]] | ||
* | * [[Kesinga]] | ||
* | * [[Kantabanji]] | ||
* | * [[Raipur Junction]] | ||
* | * [[Durg Junction]] | ||
* | * [[Rajnandgaon]] | ||
* | * [[Dongargarh]] | ||
* | * [[Gondia Junction]] | ||
* | * [[Nagpur Junction]] | ||
* [[Itarsi]] | |||
* [[Bhopal]] | |||
* [[Bina Railway Colony|Bina]] | |||
* [[Jhansi]] | |||
* [[Agra Cantt]] | |||
* [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] | |||
==Traction== | ==Traction== | ||
It is hauled by a [[ | It is hauled by a [[Tughlakabad]] based [[WAP-7]] locomotive on its entire journey. | ||
==Rake sharing== | ==Rake sharing== | ||
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==Incident== | ==Incident== | ||
On 6 June 2010, the train had a derailment near Arand railways station in [[Chhattisgarh]], however nobody was injured. | On 6 June 2010, the train had a derailment near Arand railways station in [[Chhattisgarh]], however nobody was injured. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Latest revision as of 00:50, 11 May 2022
_of_Visakhapatnam_shed_with_a_passenger_train_at_Bhilai.jpg) Samata Express in 2014 | |||||
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| Locale | Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh & Delhi | ||||
| First service | 28 October 1997 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Coast Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Visakhapatnam (VSKP) | ||||
| Stops | 39 | ||||
| End | Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 1,917 km (1,191 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 34 hours 20 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | 5 Days a week | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12807 / 12808 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Available | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Entertainment facilities | Itarsi bhopal section, gwalior jhansi section,gondia dongargarh section,raipur visakhapatnam section | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Under the seats | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge | ||||
| Operating speed | 60 km/h (37 mph) average with halts | ||||
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The 12807 / 12808 Samata Express is a superfast train between Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh and Hazrat Nizamuddin in New Delhi and is operated by South Coast Railways. This train is also known as Vizag Steel Samata Superfast Express and Queen of Visakhapatnam city. Earlier the frequency of the train was three days a week but it was extended to five days a week in 2011. With effect from 8 January 2011, the train departs Visakhapatnam on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Similarly, with effect from 10 January 2011 the train departs Hazrat Nizamuddin on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The average speed of the train is 60 km per hour. Samata in Sanskrit means Equality.
Service[edit | edit source]
Train No. 12807 leaves Visakhapatnam at mornings and arrives at Hazrat Nizamuddin, the next evening. Vice versa the return journey follows the same pattern. This train takes about 34 hours to reach from its source to destination.
Route & Halts[edit | edit source]
- Visakhapatnam Junction
- Simhachalam
- Vizianagaram Junction
- Parvathipuram
- Rayagada
- Titlagarh
- Kesinga
- Kantabanji
- Raipur Junction
- Durg Junction
- Rajnandgaon
- Dongargarh
- Gondia Junction
- Nagpur Junction
- Itarsi
- Bhopal
- Bina
- Jhansi
- Agra Cantt
- Hazrat Nizamuddin
Traction[edit | edit source]
It is hauled by a Tughlakabad based WAP-7 locomotive on its entire journey.
Rake sharing[edit | edit source]
The train sharing its rake with 12803/12804 Visakhapatnam Swarna Jayanti Express
Incident[edit | edit source]
On 6 June 2010, the train had a derailment near Arand railways station in Chhattisgarh, however nobody was injured.