Uttar Pradesh Sampark Kranti Express
The 12447 / 12448 Uttar Pradesh Sampark Kranti Express is a Superfast Express train of the Sampark Kranti Express series belonging to Indian Railways – Northern Railway zone that runs between Manikpur Junction and Hazrat Nizamuddin in India.
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Sampark Kranti Express |
| First service | 11 March 2005 |
| Current operator(s) | Northern Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Manikpur Junction (MKP) |
| Stops | 10 |
| End | Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM) |
| Distance travelled | 695 km (432 mi) |
| Average journey time | 12 hours 25 minutes |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 12447 / 12448 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC First Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering, E-catering |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 56 km/h (35 mph) average with halts |
It operates as train number 12447 from Manikpur Junction to Hazrat Nizamuddin and as train number 12448 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Delhi, Madhya Pradesh & Uttar Pradesh.
This train was introduced in the interim budget of 2004 / 05 by the then Railway Minister of India Mr. Nitesh Kumar.
CoachesEdit
Since October 2020 it's running as festival special express with brand new LHB coaches and the coach composition is as follows:-
- 1 AC First class cum AC second class (HA1)
- 2 AC Second tier
- 6 AC third tier
- 7 Sleeper class
- 4 Second sitting (General class)
- 1 second sitting cum luggage
- 1 power car (HOG)
ServiceEdit
The 12447(02447) Manikpur–Hazrat Nizamuddin Uttar Pradesh Sampark Kranti Express covers the distance of 695 km (432 mi) in 10 hours 45 mins (66.50 km/hr) & in 11 hours 30 mins as 12448 Hazrat Nizamuddin–Manikpur Uttar Pradesh Sampark Kranti Express (61.50 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
TimingEdit
WEF 22 February 2021 train number 12448 Hazrat Nizamuddin 20:00, Jhansi Junction 01:20-01:30, Manikpur 07:30
WEF 23 February 2021 train number 12447 Manikpur 17:05, Jhansi Junction 22:05-22:15, Hazrat Nizamuddin 03:50
TractionEdit
It is hauled by a Ghaziabad-based WAP-5 or Tughlakabad-based WAP-7 locomotive from end to end.
RouteingEdit
Following are the stoppages of this train:-
Rake sharingEdit
No rake sharing. 2 dedicated rakes.