Satyagrah Express Explained

Satyagrah Express
Type:Express
Operator:East Central Railway
Start:Raxaul Junction (RXL)
Stops:43
End:Anand Vihar Terminal (ANVT)
Distance:954.5km (593.1miles)
Journeytime:24 hours 30 minutes
Frequency:Daily
Class:AC first, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:E-catering only
Observation:Large windows
Baggage:Available
Otherfacilities:Below the seats
Train Number:15273 / 15274
Speed:130km/h maximum,
40km/h average including halts.

The 15273 / 15274 Satyagrah Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways - East Central Railway zone and is one of two trains that run between Raxaul Junction and Anand Vihar Terminal in India. The other train is the Sadbhawna Express.

It operates as train number 15273 from Raxaul Junction to Anand Vihar Terminal and as train number 15274 in the reverse direction serving the states of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

Satyagrah (/ˌsætɪəˈɡrɑːhɑː/; Sanskrit: सत्याग्रह satyāgraha), loosely translates as "insistence on truth" (satya "truth"; agraha "insistence") or soul force or truth force, is a particular philosophy and practice within the broader overall category generally known as nonviolent resistance or civil resistance. The term satyagraha was coined and developed by Mahatma Gandhi.

Coaches

The 15273 / 74 Raxaul–Anand Vihar Terminal Satyagrah Express has 3 AC First cum AC 2 tier, 8 AC 3 tier, 7 Sleeper Class, 4 General Unreserved and 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) Coaches. It does not carry a pantry car http://concoction.in/IRFCA-Pure-High-Speed-Diesel-Action-Of-Satyagrah-Express-At-Kuchesar-Road-Station/hKaBev1IsmY.html#.U_rt_6MyJXs.

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 15273 Raxaul–Anand Vihar Terminal Satyagrah Express covers a distance of 964km (599miles) in 24 hours 15 mins (39.75 km/h) and in 23 hours 30 mins as 15274 Delhi–Raxaul Satyagrah Express (41.02 km/h).

Routeing

The 15273 / 74 Raxaul–Anand Vihar Terminal Satyagrah Express runs from Raxaul Junction via, Siswa Bazar, Gorakhpur Junction, Basti, Babhnan, Gonda Junction, Sitapur City, Shahjahanpur, Bareilly, Moradabad, Hapur, Ghaziabad to Anand Vihar Terminal.

Traction

The route is now fully electrified. A Ghaziabad Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive hauls the train for its entire journey.

Operation

Incidents

Sources

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Satyagrah Express/15274 Live Train Running Status.
  2. Web site: Rs 1.25 lakh fake notes seized in East Champaran.
  3. News: Satyagrah Express stoned - Times of India. The Times of India. 31 January 2011.
  4. Web site: 2 cops loot train passengers,held. 2013-06-10.
  5. Web site: Quarrel in train leaves 1 dead. 2013-11-02.
  6. Web site: BBA- Bachpan Bachao Andolan.