Sangam Express Explained

Sangam Express
Type:Express
Operator:North Central Railway
Start: (SFG)
Stops:21
End: (MTC)
Distance:637km (396miles)
Journeytime:12 hours 35 minutes
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
Trainnumber:14163 / 14164
Speed:51km/h average including halts.

The 14163 / 14164 Sangam Express is an Express train belonging to Indian RailwaysNorth Central Railway zone that runs between and in India.

It operates as train number 14163 from Subedarganj to Meerut City and as train number 14164 in the reverse direction, serving the state of Uttar Pradesh.

Coaches

The 14163 / 14164 Sangam Express has one AC 2 tier, one AC 3 tier, four Sleeper Class, four General Unreserved and one SLR (Seating cum 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 14163 Sangam Express covers the distance of 637 kilometres in 12 hours 35 minutes (51 km/h) and in 12 hours 35 minutes as 14164 Sangam Express (51 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is below 55km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare does not include a superfast surcharge.

Routeing

The 14163 / 14164 Sangam Express runs from Subedarganj via,,,,, Bulandshahr to Meerut City.

Traction

It is now hauled by a Kanpur Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.

Timings

14163 Sangam Express leaves Prayagraj Junction on a daily basis at 17:45 hrs IST and reaches Meerut City at 06:40 hrs IST the next day.

14164 Sangam Express leaves Meerut City on a daily basis at 19:00 hrs IST and reaches Prayagraj Junction at 08:10 hrs IST the next day.

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