Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Lucknow AC Superfast Express explained

LTT (Mumbai) -Lucknow AC Superfast Express
Type:AC Express
Operator:Central Railways
Stops:9
Distance:1407km (874miles)
Journeytime:23h 40m as 22121 & 24h 5m as 22122
Frequency:1 day a week (weekly)
Class:AC 1st Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Autorack:No
Catering:Yes
Baggage:Storage space under berth
Stock:LHB coach
Electrification:Yes
Trainnumber:22121 / 22122
Speed:130km/h maximum,
59km/h, including halts

The 22121/22122 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Lucknow AC Superfast Express (abbreviated as LTT–Lucknow AC SF Express) is a Superfast Express train of AC Express series belonging to Indian Railways (Central Railway zone) that runs between Mumbai and Lucknow in India. It was introduced on 8 April 2017, with fully air-conditioned LHB coach. It is a weekly service. It operates as train number 22121 down from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to and as train number 22122 up in the reverse direction. This train shares its rake with Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin AC Express.

Coaches

The LTT-Lucknow AC Superfast Express generally has one AC 1st class coaches, three AC 2 tier class coaches, one pantry car, two luggage cum generator coaches and fifteen AC 3 tier coaches, for a total of 22 coaches.[1] As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand. It has fully air-conditioned LHB coach.

Schedule

22121 AC Superfast Express leaves Mumbai LTT every Saturday at 13:40 hrs IST and reaches the Lucknow Charbagh at 13:20 hrs IST on the next day. On return, the 22122 AC Superfast Express leaves Lucknow Charbagh every Sunday at 16:10 hrs IST from platform number 3 and reaches the Mumbai LTT at 16:15 hrs IST on the next day.

Service

The LTT-Lucknow AC Superfast Express covers the distance of 1407km (874miles) in 23 hours 40 mins at an average speed of 59 km/h (including halts) and while on its return journey as train number 22122 takes 24 hrs 5 mins at an average speed of 58 km/h (including halts). Its highest attained speed is 130 kmph between Khandwa and .

As the average speed of the train is above 55km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast Express surcharge.[2]

Routeing

The 22121 / 22 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Lucknow Charbagh AC Superfast Express runs from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus via,,,,,, to Lucknow Charbagh.[3]

Traction

As the route is electrified, all types of electric locos power the train up to its destination. The LTT-Lucknow AC Superfast Express is mostly hauled by Kalyan-based WAP-7 or Ajni-based WAP-7, from start to end.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Introduction of new weekly AC Express train between Lokmanya Tilak terminus and Lucknow from 08/09.04.2017 . 24 March 2017. Northern Railway. 13 January 2019.
  2. http://epaper.navbharattimes.com/details/3044-73826-2.html
  3. http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=5878&did=1490354556207FF9235C556A1377567015EDF1D32F1D1.web91