Chitrakoot Express Explained

Chitrakoot Express
Type:Express
Locale:Madhya Pradesh & Uttar Pradesh
Operator:West Central Railway
Start:Jabalpur Junction (JBP)
Stops:18
End:Lucknow Junction (LJN)
Distance:582km (362miles)
Journeytime:12 hrs 10 mins
Frequency:Daily
Class:AC First, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved,
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board catering,
E-catering
Observation:Large windows
Baggage:Available
Otherfacilities:Below the seats
Stock:LHB coach
Gauge:Broad Gauge
Trainnumber:15205 / 15206
Speed:49km/h average including halts.

The 15205 / 15206 Chitrakoot Express is a daily Express train of the Indian Railways, which runs between Jabalpur, an important city & military cantonment hub of Central Indian state Madhya Pradesh and Lucknow railway station, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh.

Arrival and departure

Train no.15205 departs from Lucknow Junction (LJN) daily at 05:30 PM reaching Jabalpur (JBP) the next day at 05:30 AM.Train no.15206 departs from Jabalpur (JBP) daily at 08:50 PM, reaching Lucknow (LJN) the next day at 09:30 AM.

Coach composite

The train consists of Coaches :

Average speed and frequency

The train runs with an average speed of around 48 km/h. The train runs on a daily basis.

Traction

The train is hauled by an Itarsi Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from end to end.

Rake maintenance

The train is maintained by the Jabalpur Coaching Depot.

See also

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