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Marathwada Sampark Kranti Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Sampark Kranti Express |
| First service | March 19, 2019[1] |
| Current operator(s) | South Central Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Hazur Sahib Nanded (NED) |
| Stops | 7 |
| End | Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM) |
| Distance travelled | 1,633 km (1,015 mi) |
| Average journey time | 29 hours (Approx.) |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 12753 / 12754 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) |
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| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | Yes |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 58 km/h (36 mph) average including halts |
The 12753 / 12754 Marathwada Sampark Kranti Express is a Superfast express train of the Sampark Kranti Express series belonging to Indian Railways – South Central Railway zone that runs between Hazur Sahib Nanded and Hazrat Nizamuddin in India.
Background[edit]
It operates as train number 12753 from Hazur Sahib Nanded to Hazrat Nizamuddin and as train number 12754 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi.
It is the latest train introduced in the Sampark Kranti Express series which were originally started by the then railway minister of India Mr. Nitish Kumar.[2]
Coaches[edit]
The 12753 / 54 Hazur Sahib Nanded–Hazrat Nizamuddin Marathwada Sampark Kranti Express has one AC 2 tier, two AC 3 tier, six Sleeper class, four Unreserved/General and two Seating cum Luggage Rake Coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.[3]
Service[edit]
The service No.12753 towards Hazrat Nizamuddin leaves on Tuesdays and covers the distance of 1,633 km (1,015 mi) in 29 hours averaging 56.31 km/h (35 mph) and vice versa the service No.12754 towards Hazur Sahib Nanded leaves on Wednesdays on same route and reaches on Fridays.
Route and halts[edit]
- Hazur Sahib Nanded
- Parbhani Junction
- Aurangabad
- Manmad Junction
- Jalgaon Junction
- Bhopal Junction
- Jhansi Junction
- Agra Cantonment
- Hazrat Nizamuddin
Traction[edit]
As the route is still to be fully electrified a PUNE Shed WDP-4D loco hauls this trains from Hazur Sahib Naded to Hazrat Nizamudin.
References[edit]
- ↑ "Introduction of H.S.Nanded-H.Nizamuddin–H.S.Nanded Marathwada Sampark Kranti Weekly Express". South Central Railway zone. Secunderabad. 12 March 2019. Archived from the original on 7 April 2020. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
- ↑ "Sampark Kranti Express trains". Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 1 October 2004.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 29 March 2019. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
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External links[edit]
- [url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in www
.indianrail .gov .in]