Samarsata Express
{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}
{{no footnotes|date=May 2014}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Samarsata Express
| image =
| caption =
| type = Superfast Express
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2005|01|05}}
| last =
| operator = Central Railway
| ridership =
| start = Mumbai LTT (LTT)
| stops = 21
| end = {{stnlnk|Shalimar}} (SHM)
| distance = {{convert|2071|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 34 hours 35 minutes
| frequency = Bi-weekly.
| class = AC first, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = Available
| observation = Large windows
| sharing = Rake sharing with 12101/12102 Jnaneswari Express
| entertainment =
| baggage = Available
| otherfacilities =
| stock = LHB coach
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
Broad Gauge
| el =
| trainnumber = 12151 / 12152
| speed = {{convert|130|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum,
{{convert|60|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| map = 300px
| map_state =
}}
The 12151 / 12152 Lokamanya Tilak Terminus Mumbai - Shalimar Jn . Samarsata SF Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways – Central Railways zone that runs between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and {{stnlnk|Shalimar}} in India. It is named after Samarasta Festival held in Nagpur.
It operates as train number 12151 from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Shalimar and as train number 12152 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand & West Bengal.
Coaches
The 12151 / 12152 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Howrah Samarsata Express presently has 1 AC 1st Class, 2 AC 2 tier, 5 AC 3 tier, 8 Sleeper Class, 3 Second Class seating & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. In addition, it carries a pantry car.
As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 12151 / 12152 Samarsata Express covers the distance of 2081 kilometres in 35 hours 50 mins as 12151 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Howrah Samarsata Express (58.07 km/h) and 2091 kilometres in 34 hrs 15 mins as 12152 Howrah–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Samarsata Express (61.05 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a superfast surcharge.
Routeing
The 12151 / 12152 Samarsata Express runs from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus via {{stnlnk|Kalyan Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Igatpuri}}, Nashik Road, {{stnlnk|Bhusaval Junction}}, Akola Junction, {{stnlnk|Nagpur Junction}}, Gondia Junction, {{stnlnk|Bilaspur Junction}}, Rourkela Junction, Purulia Junction, {{stnlnk|Adra Junction}}, Bankura, {{stnlnk|Midnapore}}, {{stnlnk|Kharagpur Junction}} to Shalimar.
Traction
Initially a WCAM-3 from the Kalyan shed would haul the train from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus up to {{stnlnk|Igatpuri}} handing over to a {{stnlnk|Santragachi}}-based WAP-4 which powers the train until {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}}.
With Central Railway progressively moving towards a complete changeover from DC to AC traction, it has recently started being hauled end to end by a {{stnlnk|Santragachi}}-based WAP-4 / WAP-7 locomotive.
Timings
- 12151 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Shalimar Samarsata Express leaves Lokmanya Tilak Terminus every Wednesday & Thursday at 20:35 hrs IST and reaches Shalimar at 06:55 hrs IST on the 3rd day.
- 12152 Shalimar–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Samarsata Express leaves Shalimar every Friday & Saturday at 19:45 hrs IST and reaches Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 05:30 hrs IST on the 3rd day.
External links
- {{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in|title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry|publisher=indianrail.gov.in|accessdate=2014-04-05}}
- {{cite web|url=http://www.irctc.co.in|title=IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System|publisher=irctc.co.in|accessdate=2014-04-05}}
- {{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org|title=[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet.|publisher=IRFCA|accessdate=2014-04-05}}
References
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- {{cite web|url=http://www.mouthshut.com/review/Samarasata-Delux-review-slmrtonuon|title=SAMARASATA DELUX Consumer Reviews and Ratings–Samarsata Express!!! – MouthShut.com|publisher=mouthshut.com|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
- {{cite web|url=http://isomerase.blogspot.in/2012/08/a-54-hour-train-ride.html|title=My Adventures on the Indian Railways: A 54 Hour Train Ride|date=August 2012 |publisher=isomerase.blogspot.in|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
- {{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/several-trains-on-south-eastern-railway-route-diverted-11824|title=Several trains on South Eastern Railway route diverted | NDTV.com|publisher=ndtv.com|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
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Category:Rail transport in Howrah
Category:Express trains in India
Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra
Category:Rail transport in Chhattisgarh
Category:Rail transport in Odisha