Silchar–New Delhi Poorvottar Sampark Kranti Express
Train in India
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The 14037 / 14038 Silchar-New Delhi Poorvottar Sampark Kranti Express is an Sampark Kranti Express train belonging to Northern Railway zone that runs between Silchar and New Delhi in India. It is currently being operated with 14037/14038 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3]
| Silchar - New Delhi Poorvottar Sampark Kranti Express | |||||
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| Overview | |||||
| Service type | Sampark Kranti Express | ||||
| Locale | Assam, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh & Delhi | ||||
| First service | 20 February 2016 | ||||
| Current operator | Northern Railway | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Silchar (SCL) New Delhi (NDLS) | ||||
| Stops | 13 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 2,280 km (1,417 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 41hrs 50mins | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
| Train number | 14037 / 14038 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Classes | 1st Class AC, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, AC 3 tier economy, Sleeper class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Available | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Available | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 55 km/h (34 mph) average including halts | ||||
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The train is named as Poorvottar Express since it connects New Delhi with the north east region of the country, known as Poorvottar in Hindi. This is the second Sampark Kranti Express from Assam after Poorvottar Sampark Kranti Express, running between Guwahati and New Delhi.
Service
The 14037/Poorvottar Sampark Kranti Express has an average speed of 54 km/h and covers 2279 km in 42h 30m. The 14038/Poorvottar Sampark Kranti Express has an average speed of 51 km/h and covers 2279 km in 45h.
Schedule
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14037 | SCL | Silchar | 18.30 | Monday | New Delhi | 13.00 | Wednesday |
| 14038 | NDLS | New Delhi | 23.45 | Thursday | Silchar | 20.40 | Saturday |
Route & halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composition
The train has LHB rake with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:
- 1 First AC
- 3 AC II Tier
- 5 AC III Tier
- 4 AC III Tier Economy
- 2 Sleeper coaches
- 1 Pantry car
- 4 Unreserved
- 2 Luggage cum Generator car
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a New Guwahati Loco Shed or Siliguri Loco Shed based WDP-4 diesel locomotive from Silchar to Lumding Junction. After reaching Badarpur Junction, the trains undergo a loco reversal and are assisted by a banker locomotive up to Lumding Junction. From Lumding Junction, another loco reversal takes place, after which the trains are hauled by a Tughlakabad Loco Shed or Ghaziabad Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Lumding Junction to New Delhi and vice versa.
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 22449/22450 Guwahati-New Delhi Poorvottar Sampark Kranti Express.
Direction reversals
The train reverses its direction twice at:
