Jaynagar–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Antyodaya Express Explained

Jaynagar–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Antyodaya Express
Type:Antyodaya Express
Operator:East Central Railways
Start: (JYG)
Stops:17
End: (LTT)
Distance:1958km (1,217miles)
Journeytime:36 hours 55 mins
Frequency:Weekly
Class:General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:No
Stock:LHB-Antyodaya
Trainnumber:15547 / 15548
Speed:53.5km/h

The 15547 / 15548 Jaynagar–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Antyodaya Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways East Central Railway zone that runs between and in India.

It operates as train number 15547 from Jaynagar to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and as train number 15548 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh & Maharashtra.[1]

Till 23 September 2018, it was run as the Jan Sadharan Express with ICF coach and later 24 September 2018 it's upgraded to LHB coach and runs as the Antyodaya Express.[2]

Coaches

The 15547 / 48 Jaynagar–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Antyodaya Express has 17 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 15547 Jaynagar–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Antyodaya Express covers the distance of 1958km (1,217miles) in 37 hours 10 mins (53 km/h) and in 36 hours 00 mins as the 15548 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Jaynagar Antyodaya Express (54 km/h).

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

Routing

The 15547 / 48 Jaynagar–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Antyodaya Express runs from Jaynaga} via,,,,,,, to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus.

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://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/19-new-trains-to-roll-out-this-financial-year/articleshow/49250322.cms
  2. https://www.financialexpress.com/infrastructure/railways/indian-railways-converts-jaynagar-ltt-jan-sadharan-express-to-antyodaya-express-with-new-lhb-coaches/1321629/