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The Shivnath Express (Gevra Road–Itwari–Bilaspur) is an Express train belonging to South East Central Railway zone that runs between Gevra Road and Itwari Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 18239/18240 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 15 July 2005 |
| Current operator(s) | South East Central Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Gevra Road (GAD) Itwari Junction (ITR) |
| Stops | 18239 (30) & 18240 (17) |
| Distance travelled | 504 km (313 mi) |
| Average journey time | 11h 15m |
| Service frequency | Daily [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 18239/18240 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | First AC, 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 coaches |
| 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 |
Service
The 18239/Shivnath Express has an average speed of 44 km/hr and covers 504 km in 11h 15m. The 18240/Shivnath Express has an average speed of 55 km/hr and covers 407 km from Itwari Junction to Bilaspur Junction in 7h 05m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- Gevra Road
- Korba
- Champa Junction
- Bilaspur Junction
- Bhatapara
- Raipur Junction
- Bhilai
- Bhilai Power House
- Durg Junction
- Rajnandgaon
- Dongargarh
- Gondia Junction
- Tumsar Road Junction
- Bhandara Road
- Kamptee
- Itwari Junction
Coach composition
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists 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-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Gevra Road to Itwari Junction.
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 12855/12856 Bilaspur–Itwari Intercity SF Express and 58212 Bilaspur–Gevra Road Passenger.
See also
- Gevra Road railway station
- Itwari Junction
- Bilaspur–Itwari Intercity SF Express
Notes
- Runs seven days in a week for every direction.
References
- Ministry of Railways (3 February 2017). "Installation of Bio Toilets in Railways". Press Information Bureau, Government of India. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
- "ट्रैक की मरम्मत, आज नहीं चलेंगी दो ट्रेनें" [Repair of track, two trains will not play today 792193]. Jagran.com. 5 August 2016. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
External links
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