Mau–Anand Vihar Terminal Express Explained

Mau–Anand Vihar Terminal Express
Type:Express
State:Delhi, Uttar Pradesh
First:1 October 2013
Operator:North Eastern Railway zone
Stops:10
Distance:832km (517miles)
Journeytime:16 hours 15 minutes
Frequency:Bi-weekly
Class:AC-II, AC-III, Sleeper, General
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:Not available
Trainnumber:15025 / 15026
Speed:Maximum: on Kanpur to Ghaziabad section
Average: (including halts), (excluding halts)

Mau–Anand Vihar Terminal Express, is an Indian Railways train of North Eastern Railway Zone Varanasi Division. It was introduced in 2013's Railway Budget and hence initiated its journey from November 2013. It operates bi-weekly and covers a distance of 833km (518miles) from to Anand Vihar Terminal. Mau Express consists of 23 coaches which includes one AC-II coach, four AC-III coaches, seven sleeper class coaches, nine general (unreserved) coaches and two SLR coaches.[1] [2] [3]

Reservation

People have to take an advanced reservation ticket to travel in the train except for the General class. Tatkal Ticket facility also available in this train.

Rake maintenance

The train is maintained by the Anand Vihar Coaching Depot. The same rake is used for Gorakhpur–Anand Vihar Express for one way which is altered by the second rake on the other way.

Journey

It takes around 16 hours to cover its journey of 833km (518miles) with an average speed of 52kph.

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Ghaziabad based Indian locomotive class WAP-5 electric locomotive.

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Notes and References

  1. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/spl-train-to-curb-passenger-rush/articleshow/57228163.cms Special train to curb passenger rush
  2. http://www.newsx.com/national/49680-52-trains-delayed-due-to-fog 52 trains delayed due to fog
  3. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/many-trains-cancelled-till-feb-15/articleshow/56609291.cms Many trains cancelled till February 15 due to bad weather