Chhapra–Mumbai CST Jan Sadharan Express

Chhapra - Mumbai CST Jan Sadharan Express
Overview
Service type Express
Current operator(s) North Eastern Railway zone
Route
Start Chhapra Junction
Stops 17
End Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
Distance travelled 1,882 km (1,169 mi)
Service frequency Weekly
Train number(s) 15101 / 15102
On-board services
Class(es) general unreserved
Seating arrangements Yes
Sleeping arrangements Yes
Catering facilities No
Technical
Rolling stock Standard Indian Railways Coaches
Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed 54 km/h (34 mph)
Route map

The Chhapra - Mumbai CST Jan Sadharan Express is a weekly Jan Sadharan Express, running between Chhapra Junction and Mumbai CST via Bhopal, Jhansi and Kanpur. It is numbered 15102/15101. This train is operated and maintained by North Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways.[1]

Coaches

The 15101 / 02 Chhapra Junction - Mumbai CST Jan Sadharan Express has 23 general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.

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 15101 Chhapra Junction - Mumbai CST Jan Sadharan Express covers the distance of 1,882 km (1,169 mi) in 33 hours 10 mins (57 km/hr) & in 37 hours 05 mins as the 15102 Mumbai CST - Chhapra Junction Jan Sadharan Express (51 km/hr).

As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

This train runs via Siwan Junction, Bhatni, Gorakhpur Junction, Basti, Gonda Junction, Lucknow Junction(NER), Kanpur Central, Orai, Jhansi Junction, Bhopal Junction, Khandwa Junction, Bhusaval Junction, Manmad Junction, Nasik Road, Kalyan Junction to reach Mumbai CST.

Traction

As the route is going to electrification, a Samastipur Junction based WDM-3D diesel locomotive pulls the train up to Jhansi Junction later, an electric locomotive WAP-4 pulls the train to its destination.

References

  1. ↑ , jagran.com, 12 May 2017
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