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| sleeping = Yes | | sleeping = Yes | ||
| autorack = | | autorack = | ||
| catering = On-board catering <br> | | catering = On-board catering <br> vending machines | ||
| observation = Large windows in all carriages, | | observation = Large windows in all carriages, operated by both state and private operators. | ||
| entertainment = Reading | | entertainment = Reading lights <br> Electric & USB outlets | ||
| baggage = Underseat | | baggage = Underseat | ||
| otherfacilities = Smoke alarms <br> CCTV cameras <br> Baby changing table <br> Odour control system <br> Passenger information system | | otherfacilities = Smoke alarms <br> CCTV cameras <br> Baby changing table <br> Odour-control system <br> Passenger information system | ||
| stock = [[LHB | | stock = [[LHB coaches|LHB]] rake | ||
| gauge = {{Track gauge|5ft6in|lk=on}} [[broad gauge]] | | gauge = {{Track gauge|5ft6in|lk=on}} [[broad gauge]] | ||
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'''Humsafar Express''' is a fully premium service with AC-3 Tier and Sleeper | '''Humsafar Express''' is a fully premium service with AC-3 Tier and Sleeper class accommodation having all the modern facilities designed and operated by [[Indian Railways]]. "Humsafar" is a [[Hindi]] word meaning "life partner" or "soulmate" The first service was inaugurated on 16 December 2016 between [[Gorakhpur]] and {{stnlnk|Anand Vihar Terminal}}, [[New Delhi]]. The fares of Humsafar Express at the time of launch are around 15–20% higher compared to normal AC-3 tier and Sleeper class fares. | ||
==Features== | == Features == | ||
The features included for its fleets are:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/now-humsafar-express-passengers-have-a-lot-to-cheer-five-things-to-know-1568387571292.html|title=Now, Humsafar Express passengers have a lot to cheer: Five things to know|work=Livemint|date=16 September 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/photos/business-gallery/471686/humsafar-express-unveiled-by-suresh-prabhu-15-facts-indian-railways-new-luxury-ac-3-tier-train-for-common-man/3/ |title=Humsafar Express: 15 facts that make Indian | [[File:TPTY JAT Humsafar.jpg|left|thumb|Humsafar Express leaving [[Kazipet Junction railway station|Kazipet Junction.]]]] | ||
The features included for its fleets are:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/now-humsafar-express-passengers-have-a-lot-to-cheer-five-things-to-know-1568387571292.html|title=Now, Humsafar Express passengers have a lot to cheer: Five things to know|work=Livemint|date=16 September 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiantrain.in/humsafar-express|title=List of Humsafar Express|publisher=indiantrain.in|access-date=11 July 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/photos/business-gallery/471686/humsafar-express-unveiled-by-suresh-prabhu-15-facts-indian-railways-new-luxury-ac-3-tier-train-for-common-man/3/ |title=Humsafar Express: 15 facts that make Indian Railways' new 'luxury' AC-3 tier train for common man super cool! |work=Financial Express|date=16 September 2019}}</ref> | |||
* In the month of September 2019, Railways decided to add Sleeper class to provide better service to middle class passengers. | * In the month of September 2019, Railways decided to add Sleeper class to provide better service to middle class passengers. | ||
* Railways has added a [[ | * Railways has added a [[changing table]] for babies in the toilet. | ||
* [[Vending machines]] are installed for tea, coffee and milk. | * [[Vending machines]] are installed for tea, coffee and milk. | ||
* 110 V DC electric ports and USB ports are provided for each passenger. | * 110 V DC electric ports and USB ports are provided for each passenger. | ||
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* Each compartment has Bio-toilets fitted for proper disposal of human waste. | * Each compartment has Bio-toilets fitted for proper disposal of human waste. | ||
* The exterior of coaches has a futuristic look with the use of Vinyl sheets. | * The exterior of coaches has a futuristic look with the use of Vinyl sheets. | ||
* GPS based passenger information system at each end of the coach to display speed and station information on LED displays with voice announcements. | * GPS-based passenger information system at each end of the coach to display speed and station information on LED displays with voice announcements. | ||
* Compartments are equipped with smoke alarms and CCTV cameras to enhance passenger security. | * Compartments are equipped with smoke alarms and CCTV cameras to enhance passenger security. | ||
* Heating chamber and refrigerating box are installed in each coach to preserve the food that was brought from home by the passengers. | * Heating chamber and refrigerating box are installed in each coach to preserve the food that was brought from home by the passengers. | ||
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* Khadi bedrolls are provided.<ref>{{cite news|title=First look of Humsafar Express: An all new 3-Tier AC train |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/slideshows/infrastructure/first-look-of-humsafar-express-an-all-new-3-tier-ac-train/slideshow/54347422.cms |date=15 September 2016 |access-date=17 July 2019|work=[[The Economic Times]]|agency=PTI}}</ref> | * Khadi bedrolls are provided.<ref>{{cite news|title=First look of Humsafar Express: An all new 3-Tier AC train |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/slideshows/infrastructure/first-look-of-humsafar-express-an-all-new-3-tier-ac-train/slideshow/54347422.cms |date=15 September 2016 |access-date=17 July 2019|work=[[The Economic Times]]|agency=PTI}}</ref> | ||
== Active | == Active services == | ||
There are currently 39 sets of Humsafar fleets. | There are currently 39 sets of Humsafar fleets. | ||
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|1 | |1 | ||
|[[ | |[[Gorakhpur–Anand Vihar Terminal Humsafar Express (via Barhni)]] | ||
|12571/12572 | |12571/12572 | ||
|[[North Eastern Railway zone|NER]] | |[[North Eastern Railway zone|NER]] | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|2 | |2 | ||
|[[ | |[[Gorakhpur–Anand Vihar Terminal Humsafar Express (via Basti)]] | ||
|12595/12596 | |12595/12596 | ||
|[[North Eastern Railway zone|NER]] | |[[North Eastern Railway zone|NER]] | ||
Line 103: | Line 104: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|3 | |3 | ||
|[[Bangalore | |[[Bangalore Cantonment–Agartala Humsafar Express]] | ||
|12503/12504 | |12503/12504 | ||
|[[Northeast Frontier Railway zone|NFR]] | |[[Northeast Frontier Railway zone|NFR]] | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|4 | |4 | ||
|[[ | |[[Howrah–Yesvantpur Humsafar Express]] | ||
|22887/22888 | |22887/22888 | ||
|[[South Eastern Railway zone|SER]] | |[[South Eastern Railway zone|SER]] | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|5 | |5 | ||
|[[Sri Ganganagar–Tiruchirappalli | |[[Sri Ganganagar–Tiruchirappalli Humsafar Express]] | ||
|22497/22498 | |22497/22498 | ||
|[[North Western Railway zone|NWR]] | |[[North Western Railway zone|NWR]] | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|6 | |6 | ||
|[[ | |[[Durg–Hazrat Nizamuddin Humsafar Express]] | ||
|22867/22868 | |22867/22868 | ||
|[[South East Central Railway zone|SECR]] | |[[South East Central Railway zone|SECR]] | ||
Line 135: | Line 136: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|7 | |7 | ||
|[[ | |[[Chennai–Ahmedabad Humsafar Express]] | ||
|22919/22920 | |22919/22920 | ||
|[[Western Railway zone|WR]] | |[[Western Railway zone|WR]] | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|8 | |8 | ||
|[[ | |[[Tirupati–Jammu Tawi Humsafar Express]] | ||
|22705/22706 | |22705/22706 | ||
|[[South Coast Railway zone|SCoR]] | |[[South Coast Railway zone|SCoR]] | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|9 | |9 | ||
|[[ | |[[Howrah–Tirupati Humsafar Express]] | ||
|20889/20890 | |20889/20890 | ||
|[[South Eastern Railway zone|SER]] | |[[South Eastern Railway zone|SER]] | ||
|Weekly | |Weekly | ||
|17 June 2017 to Vijayawada, 24 February 2019 extended | |17 June 2017 to Vijayawada, 24 February 2019 extended to Tirupati | ||
|[[Indian Railways]] | |[[Indian Railways]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|10 | |10 | ||
|[[ | |[[Bhubaneswar–Krishnarajapuram Humsafar Express]] | ||
|22833/22834 | |22833/22834 | ||
|[[East Coast Railway zone|ECoR]] | |[[East Coast Railway zone|ECoR]] | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|11 | |11 | ||
|[[Bandra | |[[Bandra Terminus–Saharsa Humsafar Express]] | ||
|22913/22914 | |22913/22914 | ||
|[[Western Railway zone|WR]] | |[[Western Railway zone|WR]] | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|12 | |12 | ||
|[[Udaipur | |[[Udaipur City–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Rajasthan Humsafar Express]] | ||
|22985/22986 | |22985/22986 | ||
|[[North Western Railway zone|NWR]] | |[[North Western Railway zone|NWR]] | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|13 | |13 | ||
|[[Udaipur | |[[Udaipur City–Mysuru Palace Queen Humsafar Express]] | ||
|19667/19668 | |19667/19668 | ||
|[[North Western Railway zone|NWR]] | |[[North Western Railway zone|NWR]] | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|14 | |14 | ||
|[[ | |[[Champaran Humsafar Express]] | ||
|15705/15706 | |15705/15706 | ||
|[[Northeast Frontier Railway zone|NFR]] | |[[Northeast Frontier Railway zone|NFR]] | ||
Line 199: | Line 200: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|15 | |15 | ||
|[[ | |[[Allahabad–Anand Vihar Terminal Humsafar Express]] | ||
|22437/22438 | |22437/22438 | ||
|[[North Central Railway zone|NCR]] | |[[North Central Railway zone|NCR]] | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|16 | |16 | ||
|[[ | |[[Indore–Puri Humsafar Express]] | ||
|19317/19318 | |19317/19318 | ||
|[[Western Railway zone|WR]] | |[[Western Railway zone|WR]] | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|17 | |17 | ||
|[[Bhagat Ki | |[[Bhagat Ki Kothi–Tambaram Humsafar Express]]<ref name="newtimetable" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in//view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=5782&did=150945197719308D5BD5D7B0ADF48205B5D2748B71EA6.web91|title=Southern Railway Welcomes You}}</ref> | ||
|14815/14816 | |14815/14816 | ||
|[[North Western Railway zone|NWR]] | |[[North Western Railway zone|NWR]] | ||
Line 223: | Line 224: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|18 | |18 | ||
|[[ | |[[Lingampalli–Indore Humsafar Express]] | ||
|19315/19316 | |19315/19316 | ||
|[[Western Railway zone|WR]] | |[[Western Railway zone|WR]] | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|19 | |19 | ||
|[[Bandra | |[[Bandra Terminus–Bhagat Ki Kothi Humsafar Express]] | ||
|19043/19044 | |19043/19044 | ||
|[[Western Railway zone|WR]] | |[[Western Railway zone|WR]] | ||
Line 239: | Line 240: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|20 | |20 | ||
|[[ | |[[Sealdah–Jammu Tawi Humsafar Express]] | ||
|22317/22318 | |22317/22318 | ||
|[[Eastern Railway zone|ER]] | |[[Eastern Railway zone|ER]] | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|21 | |21 | ||
|[[ | |[[Tirunelveli–Gandhidham Humsafar Express]]<ref name="newtimetable">http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/coaching/TAG_2017-18/Humsafar_Tejas.pdf</ref> | ||
|19423/19424 | |19423/19424 | ||
|[[Western Railway zone|WR]] | |[[Western Railway zone|WR]] | ||
Line 255: | Line 256: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|22 | |22 | ||
|[[ | |[[Jabalpur–Santragachi Humsafar Express]] | ||
|20827/20828 | |20827/20828 | ||
|[[South Eastern Railway zone|SER]] | |[[South Eastern Railway zone|SER]] | ||
Line 263: | Line 264: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|23 | |23 | ||
|[[ | |[[Santragachi–Pune Humsafar Express]] | ||
|20821/20822 | |20821/20822 | ||
|[[South Eastern Railway zone|SER]] | |[[South Eastern Railway zone|SER]] | ||
Line 271: | Line 272: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|24 | |24 | ||
|[[Ajmer–Rameswaram | |[[Ajmer–Rameswaram Humsafar Express]] | ||
|19603/19604 | |19603/19604 | ||
|[[North Western Railway zone|NWR]] | |[[North Western Railway zone|NWR]] | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|25 | |25 | ||
|[[Hazur Sahib | |[[Hazur Sahib Nanded–Jammu Tawi Humsafar Express]] | ||
|12751/12752 | |12751/12752 | ||
|[[South Central Railway zone|SCR]] | |[[South Central Railway zone|SCR]] | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|26 | |26 | ||
|[[Udaipur | |[[Udaipur City–Patliputra Humsafar Express]] | ||
|19669/19670 | |19669/19670 | ||
|[[North Western Railway zone|NWR]] | |[[North Western Railway zone|NWR]] | ||
Line 295: | Line 296: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|27 | |27 | ||
|[[ | |[[Pune–Habibganj Humsafar Express]] | ||
|22171/22172 | |22171/22172 | ||
|[[West Central Railway zone|WCR]] | |[[West Central Railway zone|WCR]] | ||
Line 303: | Line 304: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|28 | |28 | ||
|[[ | |[[Santragachi–Habibganj Humsafar Express]] | ||
|22169/22170 | |22169/22170 | ||
|[[West Central Railway zone|WCR]] | |[[West Central Railway zone|WCR]] | ||
Line 311: | Line 312: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|29 | |29 | ||
|[[ | |[[Kochuveli–Banaswadi Humsafar Express]] | ||
|16319/16320 | |16319/16320 | ||
|[[Southern Railway zone|SR]] | |[[Southern Railway zone|SR]] | ||
Line 319: | Line 320: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|30 | |30 | ||
|[[ | |[[Madhupur–Anand Vihar Terminal Humsafar Express]] | ||
|12235/12236 | |12235/12236 | ||
|[[Northern Railway zone|NR]] | |[[Northern Railway zone|NR]] | ||
Line 327: | Line 328: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|31 | |31 | ||
|[[ | |[[Pune–Ajni Humsafar Express]] | ||
|22139/22140 | |22139/22140 | ||
|[[Central Railway zone|CR]] | |[[Central Railway zone|CR]] | ||
Line 335: | Line 336: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|32 | |32 | ||
|[[ | |[[Patna–Banaswadi Humsafar Express]] | ||
|22353/22354 | |22353/22354 | ||
|[[East Central Railway zone|ECR]] | |[[East Central Railway zone|ECR]] | ||
Line 343: | Line 344: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|33 | |33 | ||
|[[ | |[[Pune–Nagpur Humsafar Express]] | ||
|11417/11418 | |11417/11418 | ||
|[[Central Railway zone|CR]] | |[[Central Railway zone|CR]] | ||
Line 351: | Line 352: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|34 | |34 | ||
|[[Bandra | |[[Bandra Terminus–Jamnagar Humsafar Express]] | ||
|22923/22924 | |22923/22924 | ||
|[[Western Railway zone|WR]] | |[[Western Railway zone|WR]] | ||
Line 359: | Line 360: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|35 | |35 | ||
|[[ | |[[Allahabad–New Delhi Humsafar Express]] | ||
|12275/12276 | |12275/12276 | ||
|[[North Central Railway zone|NCR]] | |[[North Central Railway zone|NCR]] | ||
Line 375: | Line 376: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|37 | |37 | ||
|[[IRCTC Kashi Mahakal Humsafar Express ( | |[[IRCTC Kashi Mahakal Humsafar Express (via Lucknow)]] | ||
|82401/82402 | |82401/82402 | ||
|[[Northern Railway zone|NR]] | |[[Northern Railway zone|NR]] | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|38 | |38 | ||
|[[IRCTC Kashi Mahakal Humsafar Express ( | |[[IRCTC Kashi Mahakal Humsafar Express (via Allahabad)]] | ||
|82403/82404 | |82403/82404 | ||
|[[Northern Railway zone|NR]] | |[[Northern Railway zone|NR]] | ||
Line 391: | Line 392: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|39 | |39 | ||
| | |Godda–New Delhi Humsafar Express | ||
|12349/12350 | |12349/12350 | ||
|[[Eastern Railway zone|ER]] | |[[Eastern Railway zone|ER]] | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[ | * [[Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor]] | ||
* [[Vande Bharat Express]] | * [[Vande Bharat Express]] | ||
* [[Antyodaya Express]] | |||
*[[Antyodaya Express]] | |||
* [[Tejas Express]] | * [[Tejas Express]] | ||
*[[Uday Express]] | * [[Uday Express]] | ||
*[[Mahamana Express]] | * [[Mahamana Express]] | ||
* | * | ||
Latest revision as of 02:17, 1 August 2023
Humsafar Express | |
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File:Humsafar coaches.jpg Humsafar Express coaches at MCF, Raebareli | |
Overview | |
Status | Operating |
First service | 16 December 2016 |
Current operator(s) | Indian Railways and IRCTC |
Website | http://indianrail.gov.in |
On-board services | |
Class(es) | 3A, SL |
Seating arrangements | Yes |
Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
Catering facilities | On-board catering vending machines |
Observation facilities | Large windows in all carriages, operated by both state and private operators. |
Entertainment facilities | Reading lights Electric & USB outlets |
Baggage facilities | Underseat |
Other facilities | Smoke alarms CCTV cameras Baby changing table Odour-control system Passenger information system |
Technical | |
Rolling stock | LHB rake |
Track gauge | 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge |
Track owner(s) | Indian Railways |
Humsafar Express is a fully premium service with AC-3 Tier and Sleeper class accommodation having all the modern facilities designed and operated by Indian Railways. "Humsafar" is a Hindi word meaning "life partner" or "soulmate" The first service was inaugurated on 16 December 2016 between Gorakhpur and Anand Vihar Terminal, New Delhi. The fares of Humsafar Express at the time of launch are around 15–20% higher compared to normal AC-3 tier and Sleeper class fares.
Features[edit]

Humsafar Express leaving Kazipet Junction.
The features included for its fleets are:[1][2][3]
- In the month of September 2019, Railways decided to add Sleeper class to provide better service to middle class passengers.
- Railways has added a changing table for babies in the toilet.
- Vending machines are installed for tea, coffee and milk.
- 110 V DC electric ports and USB ports are provided for each passenger.
- Reading lights for each passenger.
- More comfortable berths than the previous 3-tier AC sleeper rakes.
- Seat-number stickers are braille-integrated.
- Each compartment has Bio-toilets fitted for proper disposal of human waste.
- The exterior of coaches has a futuristic look with the use of Vinyl sheets.
- GPS-based passenger information system at each end of the coach to display speed and station information on LED displays with voice announcements.
- Compartments are equipped with smoke alarms and CCTV cameras to enhance passenger security.
- Heating chamber and refrigerating box are installed in each coach to preserve the food that was brought from home by the passengers.
- Curtains to maintain privacy and a dustbin to maintain cleanliness is provided in each cabin.
- Each coach has three odour control systems fitted across the aisle.
- Khadi bedrolls are provided.[4]
Active services[edit]
There are currently 39 sets of Humsafar fleets.
It is said to replace Garib Rath Express.
See also[edit]
- Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor
- Vande Bharat Express
- Antyodaya Express
- Tejas Express
- Uday Express
- Mahamana Express
References[edit]
- ↑ "Now, Humsafar Express passengers have a lot to cheer: Five things to know". Livemint. 16 September 2019.
- ↑ "List of Humsafar Express". indiantrain.in. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
- ↑ "Humsafar Express: 15 facts that make Indian Railways' new 'luxury' AC-3 tier train for common man super cool!". Financial Express. 16 September 2019.
- ↑ "First look of Humsafar Express: An all new 3-Tier AC train". The Economic Times. PTI. 15 September 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/coaching/TAG_2017-18/Humsafar_Tejas.pdf
- ↑ "Southern Railway Welcomes You".