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{{Use dmy dates|date= | {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2025}} | ||
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}} | {{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}} | ||
{{Infobox rail service | {{Infobox rail service | ||
| name = Maharashtra Sampark Kranti Express | | color = 600000 | ||
| image= | | name = Maharashtra Sampark Kranti Express | ||
| caption = | | logo = | ||
| type = [[Sampark Kranti Express]] | | image = Maharashtra Sampark Kranti Express 2023.jpg | ||
| locale = [[Maharashtra]], [[Gujarat]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Rajasthan]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] | | image_size = 330px | ||
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2004|11|04}} | | caption = Maharashtra Sampark Kranti Express At [[Bharatpur Junction railway station]] | ||
| last = | | type = [[Sampark Kranti Express]] | ||
| operator = [[Western Railway zone|Western Railways]] | | locale = [[Maharashtra]], [[Gujarat]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Rajasthan]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Haryana]] & Delhi | ||
| ridership = | | first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2004|11|04}} | ||
| start = {{stnlnk|Bandra Terminus}} (BDTS) | | last = | ||
| stops = | | operator = [[Western Railway zone|Western Railways]] | ||
| end = {{stnlnk|Hazrat Nizamuddin}} (NZM) | | ridership = | ||
| distance = {{convert|1367|km|0|abbr=on}} | | start = {{stnlnk|Bandra Terminus}} (BDTS) | ||
| journeytime = | | stops = 4 | ||
| frequency = Bi-weekly | | end = {{stnlnk|Hazrat Nizamuddin}} (NZM) | ||
| class = {{unbulleted list|AC 2 Tier|AC 3 Tier|Sleeper | | distance = {{convert|1367|km|0|abbr=on}} | ||
| seating = Yes | | journeytime = 16 hours 45 minutes | ||
| sleeping = Yes | | frequency = Bi-weekly | ||
| autorack = | | class = {{unbulleted list||AC First Class Class|AC 2 Tier|AC 3 Tier|Sleeper Class|General Unreserved}} | ||
| catering = Available | | seating = Yes | ||
| observation = Large windows | | sleeping = Yes | ||
| entertainment = | | autorack = | ||
| baggage = | | catering = Available | ||
| otherfacilities= | | observation = Large windows | ||
| stock = [[LHB | | entertainment = | ||
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|lk=on}} | | baggage = Available | ||
| el = | | otherfacilities = Below the seats | ||
| trainnumber = 12907 / 12908 | | stock = [[LHB coach]] | ||
| speed = {{convert| | | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|lk=on}} | ||
| map = [[File:Maharashtra Samparkkranti Express (NZM - BDTS) Route map.jpg|300px]] | | el = | ||
| map_state = | | trainnumber = 12907 / 12908 | ||
| speed = {{convert|82|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts. | |||
| map = [[File:Maharashtra Samparkkranti Express (NZM - BDTS) Route map.jpg|300px]] | |||
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}} | }} | ||
The 12907 / 12908 '''Maharashtra Sampark Kranti Express''' is a | The 12907 / 12908 '''Maharashtra Sampark Kranti Express''' is a [[Sampark Kranti Express|Sampark Kranti Superfast Express]] train that operates between {{stnlnk|Bandra Terminus}} in Mumbai and {{stnlnk|Hazrat Nizamuddin}} in Delhi, India.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Maharashtra Sampark Kranti Express (PT)/12907 Time Table/Schedule: Mumbai Bandra Terminus to Hazrat Nizamuddin WR/Western Zone - Railway Enquiry |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/timetable/maharashtra-sampark-kranti-express-12907/1039/303/748 |access-date=2026-03-08 |website=indiarailinfo.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=12907 Maharashtra Sampark Kranti Express Train Schedule & Route Details - RailYatri |url=http://www.railyatri.in/app |access-date=2026-03-08 |website=www.railyatri.in |language=en}}</ref> | ||
It is the fastest non premium train of Indian Railways with average speeds competing with many Rajdhani trains. | |||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
This train was introduced as one of the [[Sampark Kranti]] trains | This train was introduced as one of the [[Sampark Kranti]] trains announced by the then-Railway Minister [[Nitish Kumar]] in the 2004/2005 rail budget. It originally departed from {{stnlnk|Bandra Terminus}} and, after a stop at {{stnlnk|Borivali}}, ran non-stop to {{stnlnk|Hazrat Nizamuddin}}, except for operational halts. Due to low ridership, the operational stops were changed to commercial stops. It now also halts at {{stnlnk|Vadodara Junction}} , {{stnlnk|Ratlam Junction }} and {{stnlnk|Kota Junction}} for crew changes. It formerly used [[ICF coach]] cars, but has used [[LHB coach|LHB rakes]] cars since 15 January 2017. | ||
==Coach composition== | ==Coach composition== | ||
The train | The train uses standard [[LHB coach|LHB rakes]] cars and has a maximum speed of 130&nbsp;km/h. The train consists of 22 coaches: | ||
* 1 AC I Tier | |||
* | * 2 AC II Tier | ||
* | * 6 AC III Tier | ||
* | * 8 Sleeper coaches + SLR | ||
* 1 Pantry car | * 1 Pantry car | ||
* 3 General | * 3 General | ||
* | * 1 End-on Generator | ||
==Stoppage== | ==Stoppage== | ||
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* '''{{stnlnk|Bandra Terminus}}''' | * '''{{stnlnk|Bandra Terminus}}''' | ||
* {{stnlnk|Borivali}} | * {{stnlnk|Borivali}} | ||
* {{stnlnk|Surat}} | |||
* {{stnlnk|Vadodara Junction}} | * {{stnlnk|Vadodara Junction}} | ||
* {{stnlnk|Ratlam Junction}} | |||
* {{stnlnk|Kota Junction}} | * {{stnlnk|Kota Junction}} | ||
* '''{{stnlnk|Hazrat Nizamuddin}}''' | * '''{{stnlnk|Hazrat Nizamuddin}}''' | ||
| Line 63: | Line 70: | ||
==Traction== | ==Traction== | ||
As [[Western Railway zone|Western Railway]] has | As the [[Western Railway zone|Western Railway]] has switched to AC traction, {{stnlnk|Vadodara Junction}} is now an operational halt. It is hauled end-to-end by an [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara]]-based [[WAP-7]] (HOG) equipped locomotive. | ||
From April 2018, bio toilets were installed in this train.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 April 2018 |title=As Bio-Toilets Clog, Railways Turns To Vacuum Toilets In 13 Trains |url=https://swachhindia.ndtv.com/bio-toilets-clog-railways-turns-vacuum-toilets-13-trains-18877/ |access-date=8 March 2026 |website=NDTV}}</ref> In August 2016, along with a few other trains, this train was selected to run advertisements on the coaches.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ranjan |first=Rakesh |date=2016-08-26 |title=Over 10,000 trains to be covered with advertisements to boost revenue |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/mail-today/story/indian-railways-rajdhani-express-ministry-of-railways-advertisements-337258-2016-08-26 |access-date=2026-03-08 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> | |||
The train was temporarily halted during COVID19 and was restarted in January 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Live |first=A. B. P. |date=2022-01-14 |title=रेल यात्रियों की सुविधा के लिए रेलवे फिर से दिल्ली से मुंबई के बीच चलाएगी ये ट्रेन |url=https://www.abplive.com/business/indian-railways-to-run-maharashtra-sampark-kranti-express-again-from-independence-day-2022-irctc-ticket-book-2038610 |access-date=2026-03-08 |website=ABP News |language=hi}}</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
{{Sampark Kranti Express}} | {{Sampark Kranti Express}} | ||
Latest revision as of 10:41, 22 March 2026
| Maharashtra Sampark Kranti Express | |||||
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 Maharashtra Sampark Kranti Express At Bharatpur Junction railway station | |||||
| Overview | |||||
| Service type | Sampark Kranti Express | ||||
| Locale | Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana & Delhi | ||||
| First service | 4 November 2004 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Western Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Bandra Terminus (BDTS) | ||||
| Stops | 4 | ||||
| End | Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 1,367 km (849 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 16 hours 45 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Bi-weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12907 / 12908 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) |
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| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Available | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Available | ||||
| Other facilities | Below the seats | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 82 km/h (51 mph) average including halts. | ||||
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The 12907 / 12908 Maharashtra Sampark Kranti Express is a Sampark Kranti Superfast Express train that operates between Bandra Terminus in Mumbai and Hazrat Nizamuddin in Delhi, India.[1][2]
It is the fastest non premium train of Indian Railways with average speeds competing with many Rajdhani trains.
Background[edit | edit source]
This train was introduced as one of the Sampark Kranti trains announced by the then-Railway Minister Nitish Kumar in the 2004/2005 rail budget. It originally departed from Bandra Terminus and, after a stop at Borivali, ran non-stop to Hazrat Nizamuddin, except for operational halts. Due to low ridership, the operational stops were changed to commercial stops. It now also halts at Vadodara Junction , Ratlam Junction and Kota Junction for crew changes. It formerly used ICF coach cars, but has used LHB rakes cars since 15 January 2017.
Coach composition[edit | edit source]
The train uses standard LHB rakes cars and has a maximum speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 22 coaches:
- 1 AC I Tier
- 2 AC II Tier
- 6 AC III Tier
- 8 Sleeper coaches + SLR
- 1 Pantry car
- 3 General
- 1 End-on Generator
Stoppage[edit | edit source]
Traction[edit | edit source]
As the Western Railway has switched to AC traction, Vadodara Junction is now an operational halt. It is hauled end-to-end by an Vadodara-based WAP-7 (HOG) equipped locomotive.
From April 2018, bio toilets were installed in this train.[3] In August 2016, along with a few other trains, this train was selected to run advertisements on the coaches.[4]
The train was temporarily halted during COVID19 and was restarted in January 2022.[5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Maharashtra Sampark Kranti Express (PT)/12907 Time Table/Schedule: Mumbai Bandra Terminus to Hazrat Nizamuddin WR/Western Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
- ↑ "12907 Maharashtra Sampark Kranti Express Train Schedule & Route Details - RailYatri". www.railyatri.in. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
- ↑ "As Bio-Toilets Clog, Railways Turns To Vacuum Toilets In 13 Trains". NDTV. 16 April 2018. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
- ↑ Ranjan, Rakesh (26 August 2016). "Over 10,000 trains to be covered with advertisements to boost revenue". India Today. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
- ↑ Live, A. B. P. (14 January 2022). "रेल यात्रियों की सुविधा के लिए रेलवे फिर से दिल्ली से मुंबई के बीच चलाएगी ये ट्रेन". ABP News (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 8 March 2026.
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