Prayagraj–New Delhi Humsafar Express Explained

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Prayagraj - New Delhi Humsafar Express
Type:Humsafar Express
First:9 February 2010(as 12275 Duronto Express)
13 September 2019 (as 12275 Humsafar Express)
Operator:North Central Railways
Start:Prayagraj Junction railway station (PRYJ)
Stops:0
End:New Delhi (NDLS)
Distance:632km (393miles)
Journeytime:07 hours 40 minutes
Frequency:4 days(Sun,Tue,Thr,Fri)
Class:AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:No Pantry Car Coach attached
Observation:Large windows
Stock:LHB Humsafar
Trainnumber:12275 / 12276
Speed:130km/h maximum,
82km/h average including halts

The 12275 / 12276 Prayagraj Junction railway station - New Delhi Humsafar Express (also known as Prayagraj Humsafar Express) is a Superfast Express train of the Humsafar Express category belonging to Indian Railways - North Central Railway zone that runs between Prayagraj Junction railway station and New Delhi in India. It holds the record for longest distance between consecutive passenger halts. It is the seventh-fastest-running train in India.[1] Earlier it used to run as 12275/76 Allahabad - New Delhi Duronto Express of Duronto Express category from 9 February 2010 to 14 September 2019 before being converted to Humsafar Express.

It is operated as train number 12275 from Prayagraj Junction to New Delhi and as train number 12276 in the reverse direction serving the states of Uttar Pradesh and Delhi.

Coaches

Earlier the 12275 / 76 Allahabad - New Delhi had Duronto Express Coaches. This Train is now replaced with Prayagraj Junction railway station - New Delhi Humsafar Express with effect from 13 September 2019. The train comprises 15 3-tier AC, 4 Sleeper LHB coach along with two generator cars at each end. It has two screens in each coach displaying information about upcoming stations and passenger awareness. It is also equipped with CCTV cameras in each coach to ensure passenger safety. It is the 1st Humsafar Express which is having Sleeper Coaches since Humsafar Express is a full AC 3 Tier Train. These are state of the art coaches and are superior to the previous rake of Duronto Express which is now removed on railways exercise of upgradation and giving passengers a more convenient travel on peak routes.

Coach composition for 12275/12276 :

Routeing and technical halts

The 12275 / 12276 Prayagraj Junction railway station - New Delhi Humsafar Express has one Technical Halt at Tundla Junction Where Bookings are not allowed. (The halt is only for Crew Change) between Prayagraj junction railway station and New Delhi

References

https://indiarailinfo.com/train/timetable/7936/664/455#st

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 11 Fastest Trains in India - Superfast Trains by Speed in India 2021.