Ekta Nagar–Hazrat Nizamuddin Gujarat Sampark Kranti Express

The 20945 / 20946 Ekta Nagar–Hazrat Nizamuddin Gujarat Sampark Kranti Express is a Superfast train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Ekta Nagar and Hazrat Nizamuddin in India. It is currently being operated with 20945/20946 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.[1][2]

Ekta Nagar–Hazrat Nizamuddin Gujarat Sampark Kranti Express
Overview
Service typeSampark Kranti Express
First service17 January 2021; 3 years ago (2021-01-17)
Current operator(s)Western Railway
Route
TerminiEkta Nagar (EKNR)
Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM)
Stops9
Distance travelled1,069 km (664 mi)
Average journey time14 hrs 15 mins
Service frequencyBi-Weekly
Train number(s)20945 / 20946
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed75 km/h (47 mph) average including halts

Coach composition

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The train has LHB rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 3 AC III Tier
  • 12 Sleeper coaches
  • 4 General Unreserved
  • 1 Pantry Car
  • 1 EOG cum Luggage Rake

Service

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20945/Ekta Nagar - Hazrat Nizamuddin Gujarat Sampark Kranti Express has an average speed of 74 km/h and covers 1069 km in 14 hrs 25 mins.

20946/Hazrat Nizamuddin - Ekta Nagar Gujarat Sampark Kranti Express has an average speed of 77 km/h and covers 1069 km in 13 hrs 55 mins.

Route and halts

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The important halts of the train are:

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-7 (HOG)-equipped locomotive from Ekta Nagar to Hazrat Nizamuddin and vice versa.

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with 12917/12918 Ahmedabad-Hazrat Nizamuddin Gujarat Sampark Kranti Express.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "PM Narendra Modi to flag off trains to Statue of Unity from Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, key locations". Financial Express.
  2. ^ "PM Modi flags off 8 trains to boost connectivity to Statue of Unity. See list". Hindustan Times.
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