Champaran Satyagrah Express Explained

Champaran Satyagrah Express
Type:Express
Operator:Northern Railway
Start: (BMKI)
Stops:13
End: (ANVT)
Distance:964km (599miles)
Journey Time:13hr 13min
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC 1 tier, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Autorack:Yes
Catering:On-board catering
E-catering
Observation:Large windows
Baggage:No
Otherfacilities:Below the seats
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:14009/14010
Speed:47km/h average including halts

The Champaran Satyagrah Express is an Express train belonging to Northern Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 14009/14010 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1] [2]

Service

The 14009/Champaran Satyagrah Express has an average speed of 47 km/h and covers 964 km in 20h 40m. The 14010/Champaran Satyagrah Express has an average speed of 48 km/h and covers 964 km in 20h 15m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 160 km/h. The train consists of 16 coaches:

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Ghaziabad Loco Shed-based WAP-5 electric locomotive from Motihari to Delhi and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 12444/12443 Haldia–Anand Vihar Terminal Superfast Express.

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.india.com/business/gandhi-darshan-tourist-train-flagged-off-by-suresh-prabhu-fare-costs-rs-8720-per-person-heres-all-you-need-to-know-2244151/ Gandhi Darshan tourist train flagged off by Suresh Prabhu
  2. http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/where-is-gandhis-satyagraha-centenary-in-champaran/article17759420.ece "Champaran satyagraha centenary celebrations from April 10"