Hasdeo Express
Hasdeo Express is a Superfast Intercity Express train which it runs between Korba to Raipur corridor which comes from South East Central Railway zone in Chhattisgarh state of India. Currently there are 2 sets of trains are running in this section. This train is named after Indian tributary river of Mahanadi that is Hasdeo river.[1]
.jpg.webp) Hasdeo Express parked at Raipur station | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Intercity Express |
| Status | Operational |
| Locale | Chhattisgarh |
| First service | 06 October 2018 & 07 October 2018 |
| Current operator(s) | South East Central Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Korba (KRBA) |
| Stops | 7 |
| End | Raipur (R) |
| Distance travelled | 200 kilometres (120 mi) |
| Average journey time | 4 hrs |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 18801/18802; 18803/18804; |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC Chair car, Chair car, General |
| Seating arrangements | Available |
| Sleeping arrangements | Available |
| Auto-rack arrangements | Available |
| Observation facilities | LHB Coaches of 1st set & ICF Coaches of 2nd set |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 51 km/h (32 mph) (Avg.) |
Overview
- 1st set of Hasdeo Express was inaugurated on 6 October 2018. It was flagged by Piyush Goyal (Minister of Railways), Raman Singh (former Chief minister of Chhattisgarh) and Jai Singh Agrawal (M.L.A for Korba), with a frequency of three days in a week.[2]
- 2nd set of Hasdeo Express was also inaugurated on 7 October 2018. It was flagged by Banshilal Mahto, M.P for Korba, with a frequency of four days in a week.[3]
- 1st set is fully LHB rakes and the 2nd set is fully type ICF rakes which it also shares with Raipur-Bilaspur Special Express.[4]
Route & Halts
- Korba
- Champa
- Akaltara
- Bilaspur
- Belha
- Bhatapara
- Tilda Neora
- Raipur.
Traction & Maintenance
The Two sets of Hasdeo Express hauls by WAP 7 of Bhilai loco shed. Train is maintained in Bilaspur (Bilaspur Division SEC) coaching complex.[5]
References
- patrika.com, Retrieved 26 May 2019.
- dailypioneer.com, Retrieved 26 May 2019. It share its rake with Raipur-Bilaspur Special Express.
- newsonair.com, Retrieved 26 May 2019.
- bhaskar.com, Retrieved 26 May 2016.
- bhaskar.com, Retrieved Nov 21 2019
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