Champaran Humsafar Express

Champaran Superfast Humsafar Express is a superfast express train of the Indian Railways connecting Katihar Junction in Bihar and Delhi Junction in Delhi NCR. It is currently being operated with 15705/15706 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.[1][2][3][4] The Loco reversal is done in saharsa in both the journey. The train runs from katihar with EMD Loco WDP4/4D till saharsa from Saharsa it reverses direction and takes Alco locomotive WDP/M 3A/3D till Gonda from gonda onwards it takes Electric AC engine WAP4/7 Till Old Delhi Jn.

Champaran Superfast Humsafar Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast Humsafar
First service10 April 2018 (2018-04-10)
Current operator(s)Northeast Frontier Railways
Route
StartKatihar Junction (KIR)
Stops11
End Old Delhi (DLI)
Distance travelled1,473 km (915 mi)
Average journey time29h 50m
Service frequencyBi - Weekly
Train number(s)15705 / 15706
On-board services
Class(es)AC 3 tier
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesYes
Technical
Rolling stockLHB Humsafar
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed49 km/h (30 mph) Avg. Speed

Coach Composition

The train is completely 3-tier AC sleeper LHB Coach designed by Indian Railways with features of LED screen display to show information about stations, train speed etc. and will have announcement system as well, Vending machines for tea, coffee and milk, Bio toilets in compartments as well as CCTV cameras.

Service

It averages 49 km/h (30 mph) as 15705 Humsafar Superfast Express starting from Katihar Junction covering 1,473 km (915 mi) in 30 hrs & 54 km/h (34 mph) and as 15706 Humsafar Express starting from Delhi Junction covering 1,473 km (915 mi) in 29 hrs 35 minutes.


Route & Halts

Traction

This train hauled by 3 locomotives.,

1.KIR to SHC Siliguri Diesel Loco Shed based WDP 4 / WDP 4D.

2.SHC to GD Samastipur Diesel Loco Shed based WDM 3A or WDM 3D.

3.GD to DLI Ghaziabad Electric Loco Shed based WAP 5 / WAP 7.

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See also
  • ( 12557/12558 Saptkranti Superfast Expess// 15273/15274 Satyagraha Express//12211/12212 Champaran Garibrath Express)).
  • ( 19039/19040 Awadh Express)
  • Kaifiyat Express
  • Humsafar Express

References
  1. PTI (10 April 2018). "Champaran Superfast Humsafar Express will benefit 33 parliamentary constituencies". The Economic Times. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
  2. Katihar-New Delhi Humsafar Express: Specification, Route, Fares, Train Number - All You Need To Know
  3. Narendra Modi flags off all-electric Champaran Humsafar Express, calls it 'glowing example' of Make in India initiative
  4. Indian Railways Champaran Superfast Humsafar Express flagged off by PM Narendra Modi


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