Santragachi–Anand Vihar Superfast Express Explained

Santragachi–Anand Vihar Superfast Express
Type:Express
Operator:South Eastern Railway
Start: (SRC)
Stops:9
End: (ANVT)
Distance:1575km (979miles)
Journeytime:27hrs 15mins
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board catering,
E-catering
Observation:Large windows
Entertainment:No
Baggage:Available
Otherfacilities:Below the seats
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:22857 / 22858
Speed:58km/h average including halts.

The 22857 / 22858 Santragachi–Anand Vihar Superfast Express is an Express train belonging to South Eastern Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 22857/22858 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Service

The 22857/Santragachi–Anand Vihar Weekly Superfast Express has an average speed of 58 km/h and covers 1575 km in 27h 15m. The 22858/Anand Vihar–Santragachi Weekly Superfast Express has an average speed of 58 km/h and covers 1575 km in 27h 15m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has standard LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 18 coaches:

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Santragachi Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Santragachi to Anand Vihar Terminal and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 22893/22894 Sainagar Shirdi–Howrah Express.

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://web.archive.org/web/20170820121122/https://www.telegraphindia.com/1170227/jsp/jharkhand/story_137899.jsp#.WLOr5dJ97IU Rail safety hits right track - Pile-proof LHB coach for train trio
  2. http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,423&dcd=1179&did=1455618384801EBA7853E0339AAE982754151759C844D.web91 PERMANENT AUGMENTATION OF SER TRAINS FOR MORE ACCOMMODATION
  3. http://www.uniindia.com/ser-attach-extra-coach-to-ac-3-tier-permanently-on-six-long-distance-trains/other/news/383659.html SER attach extra coach to AC 3 tier permanently on six long distance trains
  4. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/Passengers-recall-harrowing-time-after-derailment-of-Moori-Express/articleshow/47445146.cms Passengers recall harrowing time after derailment of Moori Express
  5. http://www.ncr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=367&id=0,4,268 Update on Muri Express derailment