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{{Infobox rail service | {{Infobox rail service | ||
| name = Shramjeevi Superfast Express | | name = Shramjeevi Superfast Express | ||
| image = | | image = | ||
| image_size = | | image_size = | ||
| caption = | | caption = | ||
| type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]] | | type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]] | ||
| locale = [[Delhi]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] & [[Bihar]] | | locale = [[Delhi]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] & [[Bihar]] | ||
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes| | | first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1990|10|02}} | ||
| last = | | last = | ||
| operator = [[East Central Railway zone|East Central Railways]] | | operator = [[East Central Railway zone|East Central Railways]] | ||
| ridership = | | ridership = | ||
| start = {{rws|Rajgir}} | | start = {{rws|Rajgir}} (RGD) | ||
| stops = | | stops = 30 | ||
| end = {{rws|New Delhi}} | | end = {{rws|New Delhi}} (NDLS) | ||
| distance = {{convert|1102|km|0|abbr=on}} | | distance = {{convert|1102|km|0|abbr=on}} | ||
| journeytime = 20 hours 45 mins | | journeytime = 20 hours 45 mins | ||
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| autorack = | | autorack = | ||
| catering = Available | | catering = Available | ||
| observation = | | observation = Large windows | ||
| entertainment = | | entertainment = | ||
| baggage = | | baggage = | ||
| otherfacilities = Below the seats | | otherfacilities = Below the seats | ||
| stock = [[ | | stock = [[LHB coach]] | ||
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}} | | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}} | ||
| el = | | el = | ||
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The name Shramjeevi signifies the employee/worker, dependent on physical/mental labour (Shram) for their livelihood (Jeevi). | The name Shramjeevi signifies the employee/worker, dependent on physical/mental labour (Shram) for their livelihood (Jeevi). | ||
[[ | ==History== | ||
[[ | * The train was first introduced between [[Patna Junction]] (PNBE) and New Delhi (NDLS) on 2 October 1991 (Gandhi Jayanti). | ||
* Later Nalanda Express run in between Rajgir (RGD) and New Delhi (NDLS), which use to attach/detach with Shramjeevi Express at Patna Junction. | |||
* Now whole rake runs between Rajgir (RGD) and New Delhi (NDLS), as Shramjeevi Express. | |||
* Earlier the train belonged to [[Northern Railway zone|Northern Railway]] with serial no as 2401/2402, now Rake belongs to [[East Central Railway]], with serial number exchanged with [[Magadh Express]]. | |||
* One of the few Indian Railways train used to be hauled by twin [[WDM-2]] loco, now been replaced by [[WAP-4]] or [[WAP-7]]. | |||
==Numbers & times== | ==Numbers & times== | ||
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==Route & Halts== | ==Route & Halts== | ||
The train runs from [[Rajgir railway station|Rajgir]] via [[Nalanda railway station|Nalanda]], [[Bakhtiyarpur Junction]], [[Patna Sahib railway station|Patna Sahib]], [[Patna Junction]], [[Danapur railway station|Danapur]], [[Buxar railway station|Buxar]], [[Dumraon]], [[ | The train runs from [[Rajgir railway station|Rajgir]] via [[Nalanda railway station|Nalanda]], [[Bakhtiyarpur Junction]], [[Patna Sahib railway station|Patna Sahib]], [[Patna Junction]], [[Danapur railway station|Danapur]], [[Ara railway station|Ara]], [[Buxar railway station|Buxar]], [[Gahmar]], [[Dumraon]], [[Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction]], [[Varanasi Junction railway station|Varanasi]], [[Sultanpur railway station|Sultanpur]], [[Lucknow Charbagh railway station|Lucknow Charbagh]], [[Shahjahanpur railway station|Shahjahanpur]], [[Bareilly Junction railway station|Bareilly]], [[Moradabad Junction railway station|Moradabad]], [[Ghaziabad railway station|Ghaziabad]] to [[New Delhi railway station|New Delhi]]. | ||
==Coach composition== | ==Coach composition== | ||
The train generally consists of a total number of | The train generally consists of a total number of 22 LHB coach as follows: | ||
* 1 AC First Class | * 1 AC First Class | ||
* | * 2 AC II Tier | ||
* | * 6 AC III Tier | ||
* 1 Pantry Car | * 1 Pantry Car | ||
* | * 6 Sleeper Class | ||
* 4 General Compartment | * 4 General Compartment | ||
* | * 1 EoG cum Brake/Luggage van | ||
* 1 SLR | |||
==Traction== | ==Traction== | ||
Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Ghaziabad|Ghaziabad]] based [[WAP 7]] locomotive from end to end. | Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Ghaziabad|Ghaziabad Loco Shed]] based [[WAP-7]] electric locomotive from end to end. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express]] | * [[Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express]] | ||
* [[Jaisalmer–Howrah Superfast Express]] | * [[Jaisalmer–Howrah Superfast Express]] | ||
*[[Sampoorna Kranti Express]] | *[[Sampoorna Kranti Express]] | ||
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| Locale | Delhi, Uttar Pradesh & Bihar |
| First service | 2 October 1990 |
| Current operator(s) | East Central Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Rajgir (RGD) |
| Stops | 30 |
| End | New Delhi (NDLS) |
| Distance travelled | 1,102 km (685 mi) |
| Average journey time | 20 hours 45 mins |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 12391 / 12392 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 1st Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper 3 Tier, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 53 km/h (33 mph) average with halts |
The 12391/12392 Shramjeevi Superfast Express is a daily superfast express train of Indian Railways, running between Rajgir, near Nalanda, Bihar, and New Delhi, the capital city of India. Previously it was running between Patna and New Delhi, later extended to Rajgir. This is the fastest train (12392) between Ghaziabad and Moradabad covers journey only in 2 hours The name Shramjeevi signifies the employee/worker, dependent on physical/mental labour (Shram) for their livelihood (Jeevi).
History[edit]
- The train was first introduced between Patna Junction (PNBE) and New Delhi (NDLS) on 2 October 1991 (Gandhi Jayanti).
- Later Nalanda Express run in between Rajgir (RGD) and New Delhi (NDLS), which use to attach/detach with Shramjeevi Express at Patna Junction.
- Now whole rake runs between Rajgir (RGD) and New Delhi (NDLS), as Shramjeevi Express.
- Earlier the train belonged to Northern Railway with serial no as 2401/2402, now Rake belongs to East Central Railway, with serial number exchanged with Magadh Express.
- One of the few Indian Railways train used to be hauled by twin WDM-2 loco, now been replaced by WAP-4 or WAP-7.
Numbers & times[edit]
- Train No. 12391 departs from Rajgir daily at 08:00 AM to arrive New Delhi at 04:45 AM next day; covering 1103 km in 20 hrs and 45 minutes
- Train No. 12392 departs from New Delhi daily at 01:10 PM to arrive Rajgir at 10:30 AM next day; covering 1103 km in 21:20 hrs
Route & Halts[edit]
The train runs from Rajgir via Nalanda, Bakhtiyarpur Junction, Patna Sahib, Patna Junction, Danapur, Ara, Buxar, Gahmar, Dumraon, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction, Varanasi, Sultanpur, Lucknow Charbagh, Shahjahanpur, Bareilly, Moradabad, Ghaziabad to New Delhi.
Coach composition[edit]
The train generally consists of a total number of 22 LHB coach as follows:
- 1 AC First Class
- 2 AC II Tier
- 6 AC III Tier
- 1 Pantry Car
- 6 Sleeper Class
- 4 General Compartment
- 1 EoG cum Brake/Luggage van
- 1 SLR
Traction[edit]
Both trains are hauled by a Ghaziabad Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from end to end.