Samata Express
The 12807 / 12808 Samata Express is a superfast train between Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh and Hazrat Nizamuddin in New Delhi and is operated by South Coast Railways. This train is also known as Vizag Steel Samata Superfast Express[1] and Queen of Visakhapatnam city. Earlier the frequency of the train was three days a week but it was extended to five days a week in 2011. With effect from 8 January 2011, the train departs Visakhapatnam on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Similarly, with effect from 10 January 2011 the train departs Hazrat Nizamuddin on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The average speed of the train is 60 km per hour. Samata in Sanskrit means Equality.
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| Locale | Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh & Delhi | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Coast Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Visakhapatnam (VSKP) | ||||
| Stops | 39 | ||||
| End | Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 1,917 km (1,191 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 34 hours 20 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | 5 Days a week | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12807 / 12808 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Available | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Under the Seats | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | ICF Coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) Broad Gauge | ||||
| Operating speed | 60 km/h (37 mph) average with halts | ||||
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Service
Train No. 12807 leaves Visakhapatnam at mornings and arrives at Hazrat Nizamuddin, the next evening. Vice versa the return journey follows the same pattern. This train takes about 34 Hours to reach from its source to destination.[2]
Route & Halts
Traction
It is hauled by a Tughlakabad based WAP 7 locomotive on its entire journey.
Rake Sharing
The train sharing its rake with 12803/12804 Visakhapatnam - Hazrat Nizamuddin Swarna Jayanti Express
Incident
On 6 June 2010, the train had a derailment near Arand railways station in Chhattisgarh, however nobody was injured.[3]
See also
References
- "Branded trains now: Vizag Steel renames Samata Express for brand promotion". business-standard.com. business-standard.
- "SAMTA EXPRESS - VISAKHAPATNAM - NIZAMUDDIN Time Table". newstrend.news. Newstrend. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- "Samata Express derails near Arand". The Hindu. 6 June 2010. Retrieved 12 July 2013.