Durg–Jagdalpur Express

{{Short description|Express Rail Train}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2019}}

{{Use Indian English|date=January 2019}}

{{Infobox rail service

| name = Durg–Jagdalpur Express

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| type = Express

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| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2012|10|11}}

| last =

| operator = South East Central Railway zone

| ridership =

| start = {{stnlnk|Durg Junction}} (DURG)

| stops = 13

| end = {{stnlnk|Jagdalpur}} (JDB)

| distance = {{convert|659|km|0|abbr=on}}

| journey time = 14h 30m

| frequency = Tri-weekly {{efn|Runs three days in a week for every direction.}}

| class = Sleeper class, General Unreserved

| seating = No

| sleeping = Yes

| autorack =

| catering = On-board catering
E-catering

| observation = ICF coach

| entertainment = No

| baggage = No

| other facilities= Below the seats

| stock = 2

| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}

| electrification =

| trainnumber = 18211/18212

| speed = {{convert|45|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts

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The Durg–Jagadalpur Express is an Express train belonging to South East Central Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Durg Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Jagdalpur}} in India. It is currently being operated with 18211/18212 train numbers on tri-weekly basis.[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/trains-cancelled-diverted-for-restoration-works/article19404685.ece Trains cancelled, diverted for restoration works][http://www.eastcoastrail.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=2523&id=0,4,268 TRAIN SERVICES RESUMED IN TITLAGARH-RAYAGADA RAILWAY SECTION][http://www.eastcoastrail.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=2513&did=150027084295696FB21491D9410B6F96CFDCFCDD99D90.web107 HEAVY RAIN CAUSING FLOOD SITUATION AFFECTED TRAIN SERVICES IN RAYAGADA-TITILAGARH RAILWAY SECTION]

Service

The 18211/Durg–Jagadalpur Express has an average speed of {{convert|45|km/h}} and covers {{convert|659|km}} in 14h 30m. The 18212/Jagdalpur–Durg Express has an average speed of {{convert|40|km/h|}} and covers {{convert|659|km}} in 16h 20m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

  • {{stnlnk|Durg Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Raipur Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Mahasamund}}
  • {{stnlnk|Kantabanji}}
  • {{stnlnk|Titlagarh Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Rayagada}}
  • {{stnlnk|Koraput}}
  • {{stnlnk|Jagdalpur}}

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 10 coaches:

  • 1 Sleeper coaches
  • 7 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Raipur Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Durg to Jagdalpur and vice versa.

Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction 2 times:

  • {{stnlnk|Rayagada}}
  • {{stnlnk|Koraput}}

See also

Notes

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References

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