Sampoorna Kranti Express
The 12393 / 12394 Sampoorna Kranti Express is an Indian Railways Express Passenger Train service, which runs between Rajendra Nagar, Patna and New Delhi.The service began running on 17 February 2002 and is one of the fastest train services in India. The service began running on 17 February 2002 and is one of the fastest train services in India, traversing the 1002 KM distance in under 14 hours, which puts it with likes of Patna Rajdhani Express, Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express, Agartala Rajdhani Express, Howarh Rajdhani Express. It is faster than the Shramjeevi Express, Magadh Express and Vikramshila Express on the same route.This train is also known as "Janta ki Rajdhani" as its fare is less than that of Rajdhani Express but matches it in speed and punctuality. It is quicker than few Premier Rajdhani Express Trains on Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction - New Delhi section.
Overview | |
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Service type | Superfast |
Locale | Bihar, Uttar Pradesh & Delhi |
First service | 17 February 2002 |
Current operator(s) | East Central Railways |
Route | |
Start | Rajendra Nagar Terminal (RJPB) |
Stops | 4 |
End | New Delhi (NDLS) |
Distance travelled | 1,002 km (623 mi) |
Average journey time | 14 hours 05 minutes |
Service frequency | Daily |
Train number(s) | 12393 / 12394 |
On-board services | |
Class(es) | AC 1 Tier, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
Seating arrangements | Yes |
Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
Catering facilities | Available |
Observation facilities | Large Windows |
Technical | |
Rolling stock | LHB Coaches |
Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
Operating speed | 74 km/h (46 mph) average speed with halts |