Chhapra–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Antyodaya Express Explained

Chhapra–Mumbai CSMT Antyodaya Express
Type:Express
Operator:Northern Eastern Railway
Stops:17
Distance:1882km (1,169miles)
Journeytime:35 hours
Frequency:Weekly
Class:UR/GEN
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:No
Stock:LHB-Antyodaya
Trainnumber:15101 / 15102
Speed:54km/h

The Chhapra–Mumbai CST Antyodaya Express is a weekly Antyodaya Express, running between and via Bhopal, Jhansi, Kanpur and Basti. It is numbered 15102/15101. This train is operated and maintained by North Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways.[1]

Till 25 April 2019, it was run as the Jan Sadharan Express with ICF Coaches and later 26 April 2019 it's upgraded to LHB coach and runs as the Antyodaya Express.[2]

Coaches

The 15101 / 02 Chhapra Junction–Mumbai CST Antyodaya Express has 23 general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car.

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

The 15101 Chhapra Junction–Mumbai CST Antyodaya Express covers the distance of 1882km (1,169miles) in 33 hours 10 mins (57 km/h) and in 37 hours 05 mins as the 15102 Mumbai CST–Chhapra Junction Antyodaya Express (51 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is lower than 55km/h, as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

This train runs via, Bhatni,,,,,,,,,,,,, to reach Mumbai CST.

Traction

As the route is fully electrified an electric locomotive WAP-4 pulls the train to its destination.

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/gorakhpur-city-16011555.html
  2. Web site: Jagran ePaper . epaper.jagran.com . 22 May 2019.