Chhapra–Mumbai CST Antyodaya Express
The Chhapra - Mumbai CST Antyodaya Express is a weekly Antyodaya Express, running between Chhapra Junction and Mumbai CST via Bhopal, Jhansi, Kanpur and Basti. It is numbered 15102/15101. This train is operated and maintained by North Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways.[1]
Overview | |||||
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Service type | Express | ||||
Current operator(s) | Northern Eastern Railway | ||||
Route | |||||
Start | Chhapra Junction | ||||
Stops | 17 | ||||
End | Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus | ||||
Distance travelled | 1,882 km (1,169 mi) | ||||
Average journey time | 35 hours | ||||
Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
Train number(s) | 15101 / 15102 | ||||
On-board services | |||||
Class(es) | UR/GEN | ||||
Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
Catering facilities | No | ||||
Technical | |||||
Rolling stock | LHB-Antyodaya | ||||
Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
Operating speed | 54 km/h (34 mph) | ||||
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Till 25 April 2019, it was run as the Jan Sadharan Express with ICF Coaches and later 26 April 2019 it's upgraded to LHB Coaches and runs as the Antyodaya Express.[2]
Coaches
The 15101 / 02 Chhapra Junction - Mumbai CST Antyodaya Express has 23 general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 15101 Chhapra Junction - Mumbai CST Antyodaya Express covers the distance of 1,882 km (1,169 mi) in 33 hours 10 mins (57 km/hr) & in 37 hours 05 mins as the 15102 Mumbai CST - Chhapra Junction Antyodaya Express (51 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
This train runs via Siwan Junction, Bhatni, Gorakhpur Junction, Basti, Gonda Junction, Lucknow Junction(NER), Kanpur Central, Orai, Jhansi Junction, Bhopal Junction, Khandwa Junction, Bhusaval Junction, Manmad Junction, Nasik Road, Kalyan Junction to reach Mumbai CST.
Traction
As the route is going to electrification, a Samastipur Junction based WDM-3D diesel locomotive pulls the train up to Jhansi Junction later, an electric locomotive WAP-4 pulls the train to its destination.
External links
- 15101 Antyodaya Express at India Rail Info
- 15102 Antyodaya Express at India Rail Info