Shivnath Express

Shivnath Express
Overview
Service type Express
First service July 15, 2005 (2005-07-15)
Current operator(s) South East Central Railway zone
Route
Start Gevra Road (GAD)
Stops 18
End Nagpur Junction (NGP)
Distance travelled 510 km (317 mi)
Service frequency Daily [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s) 18239/18240
On-board services
Class(es) AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangements No
Sleeping arrangements Yes
Catering facilities On-board Catering
E-Catering
Observation facilities ICF Bogie
Entertainment facilities No
Baggage facilities No
Technical
Rolling stock 2
Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed 44 km/h (27 mph), including halts

The Shivnath Express is an express train belonging to South East Central Railway zone that runs between Gevra Road and Nagpur Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 18239/18240 train numbers on daily basis.[1][2]

Service

The 18239/Shivnath Express has averages speed of 44 km/hr and covers 510 km in 11h 35m. The 18240/Shivnath Express has averages speed of 55 km/hr and covers 510 km in 7h 30m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composite

The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consist of 19 coaches :

  • 1 First AC
  • 2 AC II Tier
  • 2 AC III Tier
  • 7 Sleeper Coaches
  • 5 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Bhilai Loco Shed based WAM-4 or WAP-7 electric locomotive from Korba Coalfield to Nagpur.

Rake Sharing

The train share its rake with 12855/12856 Bilaspur – Nagpur Intercity Express.

Notes

  1. ↑ Runs seven days in a week for every direction.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Installation of Bio Toilets in Railways
  2. ↑ Repair of track, two trains will not play today 792193


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