Betwa Express

Betwa Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleChhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh & Uttar Pradesh
First service21 October 2004; 20 years ago (2004-10-21)
Current operator(s)South East Central Railway
Route
TerminiDurg (DURG)
Kanpur Central (CNB)
Stops17
Distance travelled877 km (545 mi)
Average journey time17 hours 25 minutes
Service frequencyBiweekly
Train number(s)18203 / 18204
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved,
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering,
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gaugeBroad Gauge
Operating speed50 km/h (31 mph) average including halts.

The 18203 / 18204 Betwa Express is a passenger service of the Indian Railways, which runs between Dirg Junction railway station of Durg, an important city in Central Indian state of Chhattisgarh and Kanpur Central of Kanpur, the most populous city of Uttar Pradesh. The name "Betwa Express" has been given after Betwa River. Betwa Express runs twice a week in both directions.[1]

Coach composition

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Betwa Express is recently upgraded to LHB coaches. it has 2 unreserved coaches, 12 sleeper coaches, 3 AC Tier III coaches and 2 AC Tier II coach.

Traction

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As the route has been electrified, it is hauled by an Ajni Loco Shed or Bhilai Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Durg to Kanpur Central and vice versa.

Route & halts

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The train runs from Durg via Raipur, Bhatapara, Uslapur, Anuppur Junction, Shahdol, Katni Junction, Maihar, Satna, Banda to Kanpur Central.

References

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  1. ^ "Indian Railways: 24 Trains Passing Through SECR Region Cancelled (CHECK FULL LIST)". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 1 November 2024.