Sangam Express
{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Sangam Express
| logo = Ministry of Railways India.svg
| image = Sangam Express with LHB coaches.jpg
| caption = Sangam Express standing at {{rws|Meerut City}}.
| type = Express
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1976|05|01}}
| last =
| operator = North Central Railway
| start = {{stnlnk|Subedarganj}} (SFG)
| stops = 21
| end = {{stnlnk|Meerut City}} (MTC)
| distance = {{convert|637|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 12 hours 35 minutes
| frequency = Daily
| class = Ac First Class, Ac 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = On-board catering,
E-catering
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment =
| baggage = Available
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = LHB coach
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 14163 / 14164
| speed = {{convert|51|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| map =
| map_state =
}}
The 14163 / 14164 Sangam Express is an express train belonging to Indian Railways – North Central Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Subedarganj}} and {{stnlnk|Meerut City}} in India.
It operates as train number 14163 from Subedarganj to Meerut City and as train number 14164 in the reverse direction, serving the state of Uttar Pradesh.
Coaches
The 14163 / 14164 Sangam Express has one AC 2 tier, one AC 3 tier, four Sleeper Class, four General Unreserved and one SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 14163 Sangam Express covers the distance of 637 kilometres in 12 hours 35 minutes (51 km/h) and in 12 hours 35 minutes as 14164 Sangam Express (51 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is below {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare does not include a superfast surcharge.
Routeing
The 14163 / 14164 Sangam Express runs from Subedarganj via Bamrauli, Manauri, {{stnlnk|Kanpur Central}}, {{stnlnk|Etawah}}, {{stnlnk|Tundla Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Aligarh Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Khurja Junction}}, Bulandshahr to Meerut City.
Traction
It is now hauled by a Kanpur Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.
Timings
14163 Sangam Express leaves Prayagraj Junction on a daily basis at 17:45 hrs IST and reaches Meerut City at 06:40 hrs IST the next day.
14164 Sangam Express leaves Meerut City on a daily basis at 19:00 hrs IST and reaches Prayagraj Junction at 08:10 hrs IST the next day.
References
{{reflist}}
- http://www.news18.com/news/uttar-pradesh/4-grp-personnel-hide-in-sangam-express-trains-toilet-as-robbers-loot-kill-passengers-413959.html
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wgVuqhcdeo
- https://www.flickr.com/photos/50628848@N07/6173261286/
- [https://www.bhaskar.com/article/UP-KAN-three-robbers-arrested-sangam-express-robbery-latest-hindi-news-4629272-PHO.html bhaskar.com]
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}}
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Category:Trains from Prayagraj
Category:Railway services introduced in 1976
Category:Named passenger trains of India