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Chhattisgarh Sampark Kranti Superfast Express

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Chhattisgarh Sampark Kranti Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
LocaleUttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi
Current operator(s)South East Central Railway zone
Route
TerminiDurg(DURG)
Hazrat Nizamuddin(NZM)
Stops11 (12823) and 10 (12824)
Distance travelled1,280 kilometres (800 mi)
Average journey time21 hours 20 minutes (Avg.)
Service frequencyTri–weekly
Train number(s)12823 / 12824
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesYes
Observation facilitiesYes
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed59.88 kilometres per hour (37.21 mph) (Avg.)
Route map

The 12823/12824 Chhattisgarh Sampark Kranti Superfast Express is a Superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways that run between Durg 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

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 currently operating with the new and modern LHB Coaches since 2017.

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.

It reverses direction at Bilaspur Junction.

Route & Halts

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

Traction

As the route is fully electrified, it is hauled by WAP 7 locomotive of Bhilai Shed between Durg and Bilaspur then WAP 7 Tughlakabad shed between Bilaspur and Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station.

Schedule

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.

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