Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Puri Superfast Express (via Titlagarh)
Lokmnanya Tilak Terminus Puri Express is an Weekly Superfast Express Train belongs to Indian Railways that runs between the Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (Mumbai) & Puri in India. The number of this train is given as 12145 and 12146 in both directions.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| Current operator(s) | Central Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Lokmanya Tilak Terminus |
| Stops | 25 |
| End | Puri |
| Distance travelled | 1,878 km (1,167 mi) |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 12145 / 12146 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper, General |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Pantry Car Coach attached |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 140 km/h (87 mph) maximum ,54 km/h (34 mph), including halts |
Till 11 May 2019 it was runs with ICF coaches after 12 May 2019 its runs with LHB Coaches.[1]
Service
This train covers the distance of 1878 km with an average speed of 54 km/h on both sides with total time of 35 hours.[2]
As the average speed of the train is nearly 55 km/hr, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routes
This train passes through Kalyan Junction, Bhusaval Junction, Nagpur Junction, Raipur Junction & Titlagarh on both sides. It reverses direction at twice during its run at Titlagarh Junction & Talcher.[3]
Traction
As this route is partially electrified the WAP-4 pulls the train till Raipur Junction, later WDP-4D pulls the train to the destination on both directions.[4]
References
- South East Central Railway, Retrieved 14 June 2019
- East Coast Railway, Retrieved 14 June 2019.
- pragativadi.com, Retrieved 14 June 2019
- jagran.com, Retrieved 14 June 2019.