Shivnath Express
{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2018}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Shivnath Express
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| type = Express
| locale =
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2005|07|15}}
| last =
| operator = South East Central Railway
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Korba}} (KRBA)
| stops = 27
| end = NSCB Itwari Junction (NITR)
| distance = {{convert|499|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 9hrs 55mins
| frequency = Daily
| class = AC First, 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 = No
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = LHB coach
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =
| trainnumber = 18239 / 18240
| speed = {{convert|49|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts
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The 18239 / 18240 Shivnath Express is an express train belonging to South East Central Railway Zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Gevra Road}} and Netaji Shubhash Chandra Bose Itwari Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 18239/18240 train numbers on a daily basis.{{cite web | url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=158014 | title=Installation of Bio Toilets in Railways | date=3 February 2017 | publisher=Press Information Bureau, Government of India | author=Ministry of Railways | accessdate=6 November 2018 }}{{cite web | url=https://naidunia.jagran.com/chhattisgarh/rajnandgaon-repair-of-track-two-trains-will-not-play-today-792193 | trans-title=Repair of track, two trains will not play today 792193 | title=ट्रैक की मरम्मत, आज नहीं चलेंगी दो ट्रेनें | date=5 August 2016 | publisher=Jagran.com | accessdate=6 November 2018 }}
Service
The 18239/Shivnath Express has an average speed of 44 km/h and covers 505 km in 10h 25m. The 18240/Shivnath Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 498 km from Netaji Shubhash Chandra Bose Itwari Junction to {{stnlnk|Korba}} in 9h 00m.
After COVID-19 Pendamic Lockdown restoration, 18239-Shivnath Express is partially cancelled between {{stnlnk|Gevra Road}} & {{stnlnk|Korba}} . Since then its source station is {{stnlnk|Korba}}.
After 18 Years of Initial run, South East Central Railway Zone decided to extend 18240 Shivnath Express from {{stnlnk|Bilaspur Junction}} and terminate at {{stnlnk|Korba}} from 28-September 2023 onwards.
On 12-March-2024, 18240 NITR-KRBA Shivnath Exp got LHB coach Upgradation.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- {{stnlnk|Korba}}
- {{stnlnk|Champa Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Bilaspur Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Bhatapara}}
- {{stnlnk|Raipur Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Bhilai}}
- {{stnlnk|Bhilai Power House}}
- {{stnlnk|Durg Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Rajnandgaon}}
- {{stnlnk|Dongargarh}}
- {{stnlnk|Gondia Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Tumsar Road Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Bhandara Road}}
- Netaji Shubhash Chandra Bose Itwari Junction
Coach composition
The train has standard LHB coach rakes with a max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 20 coaches:
- 1 First AC Cum AC II Tier
- 4 AC III Tier
- 11 Sleeper Coach
- 3 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
It is hauled by a Bhilai Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from end to end.
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 12855/12856 Bilaspur–Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Itwari Intercity SF Express.
See also
Notes
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References
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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1151 18239/Shivnath Express]
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1152 18240/Shivnath Express]
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Category:Named passenger trains of India
Category:Rail transport in Chhattisgarh
Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra
Category:Railway services introduced in 2005
Category:Transport in Korba, Chhattisgarh
Category:Express trains in India
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