Betwa Express Explained

Betwa Express
Type:Express trains in India
Locale:Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh
Operator:South East Central Railway
Start:Durg
Stops:18
End:Kanpur
Distance:883km (549miles)
Journeytime:14 hours approx
Frequency:Biweekly
Class:AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper 3 Tier, Unreserved,
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Trainnumber:18203/18204
Speed:50km/h average with halts

18203/18204 Durg - Kanpur Betwa Express is a passenger service of the Indian Railways, which runs between Durg Junction railway station railway station of Durg, an important city in Central Indian state of Chhattisgarh and Kanpur Central railway station of Kanpur, the most populous city of Uttar Pradesh. The name "Betwa Express" has been given after Betwa River. Betwa Express runs twice a week in both directions and covers a distance of 883 km between these cities in approximately 17 hours 40 minutes

Coach composition

Betwa Express is recently upgraded to LHB coaches. it has 2 unreserved coaches, 12 sleeper coaches, 3 AC Tier III coaches and 2 AC Tier II coach.

Traction

As the line between Durg and Kanpur has been electrified, Betwa Express is hauled by a WAP-7 locomotive from Bhilai shed from Durg to ..

Route

Betwa Express travels through Durg, Raipur, Bhatapara,,,,, and .