| Bilaspur-NSC Bose Itwari Intercity Superfast Express | |
| Type: | Superfast Express |
| Operator: | South East Central Railway |
| Start: | (BSP) |
| Stops: | 12 |
| End: | Netaji Shubhash Chandra Bose Itwari (NITR) |
| Distance: | 408km (254miles) |
| Journeytime: | 7 hours 15 mins |
| Frequency: | Daily |
| Class: | AC First, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating: | Yes |
| Sleeping: | Yes |
| Catering: | E-catering only |
| Observation: | Large windows |
| Baggage: | No |
| Otherfacilities: | Below the seats |
| Stock: | LHB coach |
| Trainnumber: | 12855 / 12856 |
| Speed: | 56km/h average including halts. |
The 12855 / 12856 Bilaspur-NSC Bose Itwari Intercity Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways South East Central Railway Zone that runs between and Netaji Shubhash Chandra Bose Itwari Junction in India.
It operates as train number 12855 from to Netaji Shubhash Chandra Bose Itwari Junction and as train number 12856 in the reverse direction serving the states of Chhattisgarh & Maharashtra.[1]
The 12855 / 56 - Netaji Shubhash Chandra Bose Itwari Intercity Express has one First AC CUM AC 2 Tier, Four AC 3 Tier, Eleven Sleeper Class, Three 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.
The 12855 - Netaji Shubhash Chandra Bose Itwari Intercity Express covers the distance of 408km (254miles) in 7 hours 15 mins (58 km/h) and 407 km in 7 hours 15 mins as the 12856 Netaji Shubhash Chandra Bose Itwari - Intercity Express (55 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is slightly more than 55km/h, as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge as the train comes under the superfast category.
On 12-March-2024 12855 BSP-NITR InterCity SF Exp got LHB coach Upgradation.
The 12855/56 - Netaji Shubhash Chandra Bose Itwari Intercity Express runs from via,, to Netaji Shubhash Chandra Bose Itwari Junction.
As the route is electrified, a based WAP-7 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.[2]
- Netaji Shubhash Chandra Bose Itwari Intercity Superfast Express has the sharing of rakes with 18239/40 - Netaji Shubhash Chandra Bose Itwari- Shivnath Express.