Jabalpur–Santragachi Humsafar Express Explained

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Jabalpur - Santragachi
Humsafar Express
Type:Humsafar Express
Operator:South Eastern Railways
Start: (JBP)
Stops:9
End: (SRC)
Distance:1117km (694miles)
Journeytime:19 hours 40 mins
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC 3 tier
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:Available
Observation:Large windows
Trainnumber:20827 / 20828
Speed: Avg. Speed
Map State:collapsed

The 20827 / 20828 Jabalpur - Santragachi Humsafar Express is a superfast express train of the Indian Railways connecting Santragachi in West Bengal and Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh. It is currently being operated with 20827/20828 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1] [2]

Coach composition

The trains is completely 3-tier AC sleeper trains[3] designed by Indian Railways with features of LED screen display to show information about stations, train speed etc. and will have announcement system as well, Vending machines for tea, coffee and milk, Bio toilets in compartments as well as CCTV cameras.

Service

The 20827/Jabalpur - Santragachi Humsafar Express has an average speed of 56 km/h, and covers 1117 km in 19h 50m.[4]

The 20828/Santragachi - Jabalpur Humsafar Express has an average speed of 57 km/h, and covers 1117 km in 19h 30m.[5]

Route and halts

Traction

Both trains are hauled by Santragachi Electric Loco Shed based WAP-7 locomotive.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 20821/20822 Santragachi-Pune Humsafar Express.

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Two new weekly Humsafar Express for Kolkata. 2018-08-03. The Economic Times. 2019-03-01.
  2. Web site: SER launches Humsafar Express trains to improve rail connectivity. Agrawal. Shivangi. 2018-08-04. The Indian Tribune. en-US. 2019-03-01.
  3. Web site: Introduction of One Pair of Superfast New Humsafar Express between Santragachi-Jabalpur with Modern LHB coach – RailNews Media India Ltd. en-US. 2019-03-01.
  4. Web site: 20827/Jabalpur - Santragachi Humsafar Express. India Rail Info.
  5. Web site: 20828/Santragachi - Jabalpur Humsafar Express. India Rail Info.