Jabalpur–Santragachi Humsafar Express
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Humsafar Express |
| First service | 1 August 2018 |
| Current operator(s) | South Eastern Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Jabalpur Junction (JBP) |
| Stops | 9 |
| End | Santragachi Junction (SRC) |
| Distance travelled | 1,117 km (694 mi) |
| Average journey time | 19 hours 40 mins |
| Service frequency | Weekly[a] |
| Train number(s) | 20827 / 20828 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 3 tier |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB Humsafar |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 56 km/h (35 mph) Avg. Speed |
The 20827 / 20828 Jabalpur - Santragachi Humsafar Express is a superfast express train of the Indian Railways connecting Santragachi in West Bengal and Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh. It is currently being operated with 20827/20828 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2]
Coach Composition[]
The trains is completely 3-tier AC sleeper trains[3] designed by Indian Railways with features of LED screen display to show information about stations, train speed etc. and will have announcement system as well, Vending machines for tea, coffee and milk, Bio toilets in compartments as well as CCTV cameras.
Service[]
The 20827/Jabalpur - Santragachi Humsafar Express has an average speed of 56 km/hr, and covers 1117 km in 19h 50m.[4]
The 20828/Santragachi - Jabalpur Humsafar Express has an average speed of 57 km/hr, and covers 1117 km in 19h 30m.[5]
Route & Halts[]
- Jabalpur Junction
- Katni South
- Shahdol
- Bilaspur
- Raigarh
- Jharsuguda
- Rourkela
- Chakradharpur
- Tatanagar
- Kharagpur
- Santragachi Junction
Traction[]
Both trains are hauled by Santragachi Electric Loco Shed based WAP-7 locomotive.
Rake Sharing[]
The train shares its rake with 20821/20822 Santragachi-Pune Humsafar Express.
See also[]
Notes[]
- ^ Runs one days in a week for every direction.
References[]
- ^ "Two new weekly Humsafar Express for Kolkata". The Economic Times. 3 August 2018. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
- ^ Agrawal, Shivangi (4 August 2018). "SER launches Humsafar Express trains to improve rail connectivity". The Indian Tribune. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
- ^ "Introduction of One Pair of Superfast New Humsafar Express between Santragachi-Jabalpur with Modern LHB Coaches – RailNews Media India Ltd". Retrieved 1 March 2019.
- ^ "20827/Jabalpur - Santragachi Humsafar Express". India Rail Info.
- ^ "20828/Santragachi - Jabalpur Humsafar Express". India Rail Info.
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