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{{Infobox rail service
| name = Chhattisgarh Sampark Kranti Express
| name               = Chhattisgarh Sampark Kranti Express
| image= File:Chhattisgarh SK exp.jpg
| image             = Cg sampark kranti.jpg
| caption =  
| caption           = Chhattisgarh Sampark Kranti Express At [[Mathura Junction railway station]]
| type = [[Sampark Kranti Express]]
| type               = [[Sampark Kranti Express]]
| locale = [[Chhattisgarh]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] & [[Delhi]]
| locale             = [[Chhattisgarh]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Haryana]] & Delhi
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2005|03|21}}  
| first             = {{start date and age|df=yes|2005|03|21}}
| last =
| last               =  
| operator = [[South East Central Railway zone|South East Central Railways]]
| operator           = [[South East Central Railway zone|South East Central Railway]]
| ridership =  
| ridership         =  
| start = {{stnlnk|Durg Junction}} (DURG)
| start             = {{stnlnk|Durg Junction}} (DURG)
| stops = 11  
| stops             = 11
| end = {{stnlnk|Hazrat Nizamuddin}} (NZM)
| end               = {{stnlnk|Hazrat Nizamuddin}} (NZM)
| distance = {{convert|1280|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance           = {{convert|1280|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 21 hours 20 minutes
| journeytime       = 21 hours 20 minutes
| frequency = Tri-weekly
| frequency         = Tri-weekly
| class = AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| class             = AC First Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| seating           = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping           = Yes
| autorack =
| autorack           =  
| catering = Available
| catering           = Available
| observation = Large windows
| observation       = Large windows
| entertainment =  
| entertainment     =  
| baggage =  
| baggage           = No
| otherfacilities=
| otherfacilities   = Below the seats
| stock = [[LHB coaches]]  
| stock             = [[LHB coach]]
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| gauge             = {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| el =  
| el                 =  
| trainnumber = 12823 / 12824
| trainnumber       = 12823 / 12824
| speed = {{convert|59.88|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts  
| speed             = {{convert|60|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| map = [[File:Chhattisgarh Samparkkranti Express (NZM - DURG) Route map.jpg|300px]]
| map               = [[File:Chhattisgarh Samparkkranti Express (NZM - DURG) Route map.jpg|250px]]
| map_state =
| map_state         =  
}}
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The 12823 / 12824 '''Chhattisgarh Sampark Kranti Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] that run between {{stnlnk|Durg Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Hazrat Nizamuddin}} in India, and is also called the king of South East Central Railway. It operates as train number 12823 from Durg to Hazrat Nizamuddin and as train number 12824 in the reverse direction.
The 12823 / 12824 '''Chhattisgarh Sampark Kranti Express''' is an India [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Durg Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Hazrat Nizamuddin}} in India, and is also called the king of South East Central Railway. It operates as train number 12823 from Durg to Hazrat Nizamuddin and as train number 12824 in the reverse direction.


==Coaches==
==Coaches==


The 12823/12824 Chhattisgarh Sampark Kranti Superfast Express presently has 1 AC 1st Class cum AC 2 tier, 2 AC 2 tier, 1 AC 2 cum AC 3 tier, 4 AC 3 tier, 10 Sleeper class, 6 General Unreserved coaches & 1 Pantry car. As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand. It is operating with [[LHB coaches]] since 2017.
The 12823/12824 Chhattisgarh Sampark Kranti Superfast Express presently has 1 AC 1st Class cum AC 2 tier, 2 AC 2 tier, 1 AC 2 cum AC 3 tier, 4 AC 3 tier, 10 Sleeper class, 6 General Unreserved coaches & 1 Pantry car. As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand. It is operating with [[LHB coach]] since 2017.


==Service==
==Service==


The 12823 Chhattisgarh Sampark Kranti Superfast Express covers the distance of 1281 kilometres in 21 hours 05 mins (60.76 km/hr) & 1284 kilometres in 21 hours 45 mins as 12824 Chhattisgarh Sampark Kranti Superfast Express (59.03 km/hr). As the average speed of the train is more than 55 km/hr, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
The 12823 Chhattisgarh Sampark Kranti Superfast Express covers the distance of 1281 kilometres in 21 hours 05 mins (60.76 km/h) & 1284 kilometres in 21 hours 45 mins as 12824 Chhattisgarh Sampark Kranti Superfast Express (59.03 km/h). As the average speed of the train is more than 55 km/h, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.


It reverses direction at {{stnlnk|Bilaspur Junction}}.
It reverses direction at {{stnlnk|Bilaspur Junction}}.
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==Route & halts==
==Route & halts==


It runs from Durg via {{stnlnk|Raipur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Bilaspur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Pendra Road}}, {{stnlnk|Anuppur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Shahdol}}, {{stnlnk|Umaria}}, {{stnlnk|Katni Murwara Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Saugor}}, {{stnlnk|Jhansi Junction}} to Hazrat Nizamuddin.
It runs from Durg via {{stnlnk|Raipur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Uslapur}}, {{stnlnk|Pendra Road}}, {{stnlnk|Anuppur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Shahdol}}, {{stnlnk|Umaria}}, {{stnlnk|Katni Murwara Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Saugor}}, {{stnlnk|Jhansi Junction}} to Hazrat Nizamuddin.


==Traction==
==Traction==


As the route is fully electrified, it is hauled by [[WAP-7]] locomotive of [[Electric Loco Shed, Bhilai|Bhilai Shed]] between Durg and {{stnlnk|Bilaspur Junction}}, then [[WAP-7]] of [[Diesel Loco Shed, Tughlakabad|Tughlakabad Shed]] between Bilaspur and Hazrat Nizamuddin.
As the route is fully electrified, it is hauled by [[WAP-7]] or [[WAP-5]] locomotive of [[Electric Loco Shed, Bhilai|Bhilai Loco Shed]] between Durg and Hazrat Nizamuddin.


==Direction reversal==
==Direction reversal==

Latest revision as of 10:38, 2 March 2026

Chhattisgarh Sampark Kranti Express
Chhattisgarh Sampark Kranti Express At Mathura Junction railway station
Overview
Service typeSampark Kranti Express
LocaleChhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana & Delhi
First service21 March 2005; 21 years ago (2005-03-21)
Current operator(s)South East Central Railway
Route
StartDurg Junction (DURG)
Stops11
EndHazrat Nizamuddin (NZM)
Distance travelled1,280 km (795 mi)
Average journey time21 hours 20 minutes
Service frequencyTri-weekly
Train number(s)12823 / 12824
On-board services
Class(es)AC First Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed60 km/h (37 mph) average including halts.
Route map

The 12823 / 12824 Chhattisgarh Sampark Kranti Express is an India Superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Durg Junction and Hazrat Nizamuddin in India, and is also called the king of South East Central Railway. It operates as train number 12823 from Durg to Hazrat Nizamuddin and as train number 12824 in the reverse direction.

Coaches[edit | edit source]

The 12823/12824 Chhattisgarh Sampark Kranti Superfast Express presently has 1 AC 1st Class cum AC 2 tier, 2 AC 2 tier, 1 AC 2 cum AC 3 tier, 4 AC 3 tier, 10 Sleeper class, 6 General Unreserved coaches & 1 Pantry car. As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand. It is operating with LHB coach since 2017.

Service[edit | edit source]

The 12823 Chhattisgarh Sampark Kranti Superfast Express covers the distance of 1281 kilometres in 21 hours 05 mins (60.76 km/h) & 1284 kilometres in 21 hours 45 mins as 12824 Chhattisgarh Sampark Kranti Superfast Express (59.03 km/h). As the average speed of the train is more than 55 km/h, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

It reverses direction at Bilaspur Junction.

Route & halts[edit | edit source]

It runs from Durg via Raipur Junction, Uslapur, Pendra Road, Anuppur Junction, Shahdol, Umaria, Katni Murwara Junction, Saugor, Jhansi Junction to Hazrat Nizamuddin.

Traction[edit | edit source]

As the route is fully electrified, it is hauled by WAP-7 or WAP-5 locomotive of Bhilai Loco Shed between Durg and Hazrat Nizamuddin.

Direction reversal[edit | edit source]

Schedule[edit | edit source]

  • 12823 Chhattisgarh Sampark Kranti Superfast Express leaves Durg every Monday, Thursday, Saturday and reaches Hazrat Nizamuddin the next day.
  • 12824 Chhattisgarh Sampark Kranti Superfast Express leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin every Sunday, Tuesday, Friday and reaches Durg the next day.

References[edit | edit source]

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