Santragachi–Anand Vihar Superfast Express
The Santragachi - Anand Vihar Superfast Express is an express train belonging to South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Santragachi Junction and Anand Vihar Terminal in India. It is currently being operated with 22857/22858 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3][4][5]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Locale | Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal |
| First service | 6 January 2015 |
| Current operator(s) | South Eastern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Santragachi Junction (SRC) |
| Stops | 9 |
| End | Anand Vihar Terminal (ANVT) |
| Distance travelled | 1,575 km (979 mi) |
| Service frequency | Weekly [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 22857/22858 |
| 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 | LHB Coaches |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 58 km/h (36 mph), including halts |
Service
The 22857/Santragachi - Anand Vihar Weekly SF Express has an average speed of 58 km/hr and covers 1575 km in 27h 15m. The 22858/Anand Vihar - Santragachi Weekly SF Express has an average speed of 58 km/hr and covers 1575 km in 27h 15m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composite
The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 18 coaches :
- 1 AC II Tier
- 2 AC III Tier
- 8 Sleeper Coaches
- 5 General Unreserved
- 2 End-on Generator
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Santragachi Loco Shed based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Howrah to Delhi and vice versa.
Rake Sharing
The train shares its rake with 22893/22894 Sainagar Shirdi-Howrah Express.
See also
Notes
- Runs one day in a week for every direction.
References
- Rail safety hits right track - Pile-proof LHB coaches for train trio
- PERMANENT AUGMENTATION OF SER TRAINS FOR MORE ACCOMMODATION
- SER attach extra coach to AC 3 tier permanently on six long distance trains
- Passengers recall harrowing time after derailment of Moori Express
- Update on Muri Express derailment
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