Uttar Pradesh Sampark Kranti Express Explained

Uttar Pradesh Sampark Kranti Express
Type:Sampark Kranti Express
Operator:Northern Railway
Start: (MKP)
Stops:10
End: (NZM)
Distance:695km (432miles)
Journeytime:12 hours 25 minutes
Frequency:Daily
Class:AC First Class, 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
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:12447 / 12448
Speed:56km/h average with halts.

The 12447 / 12448 Uttar Pradesh Sampark Kranti Express is a Superfast Express train of the Sampark Kranti Express series belonging to Indian RailwaysNorthern Railway zone that runs between Manikpur Junction and in India.

It operates as train number 12447 from Manikpur Junction to Hazrat Nizamuddin and as train number 12448 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Delhi, Madhya Pradesh & Uttar Pradesh.

This train was introduced in the interim budget of 2004 / 05 by the then Railway Minister of India Mr. Nitesh Kumar.

Coaches

Since October 2020 it's running as festival special express with brand new LHB coach and the coach composition is as follows:-

Service

The 12447(02447) Manikpur–Hazrat Nizamuddin Uttar Pradesh Sampark Kranti Express covers the distance of 695km (432miles) in 10 hours 45 mins (66.50 km/h) and in 11 hours 30 mins as 12448 Hazrat Nizamuddin–Manikpur Uttar Pradesh Sampark Kranti Express (61.50 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is above 55km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Timing

WEF 22 February 2021 train number 12448Hazrat Nizamuddin 20:00, Jhansi Junction 01:20-01:28, Manikpur 07:30

WEF 23 February 2021 train number 12447Manikpur 18:25, Jhansi Junction 23:25-23:30, Hazrat Nizamuddin 05:22

Traction

It is hauled by a Ghaziabad Loco Shed-based WAP-5 or Tughlakabad Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from end to end.

Routeing

Following are the stoppages of this train:-

Rake sharing

No rake sharing. 2 dedicated rakes.

See also

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