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Durg–Hazrat Nizamuddin Humsafar Express

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Durg - Hazrat Nizamuddin
Humsafar Express
Overview
Service typeHumsafar Express
First service28 April 2017; 7 years ago (2017-04-28)
Current operator(s)South East Central Railways
Route
TerminiDurg Junction (DURG)
Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM)
Stops14
Distance travelled1,280 km (795 mi)
Average journey time21h 20min
Service frequencyBi - Weekly
Train number(s)22867 / 22868
On-board services
Class(es)AC 3 tier
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Technical
Rolling stockLHB Humsafar
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed59 km/h (37 mph) average including halts

The 22867 / 22868 Durg - Hazrat Nizamuddin Humsafar Express is a superfast express train of the Indian Railways connecting Durg Junction in Chhattisgarh and Hazrat Nizamuddin in Delhi. It is currently being operated with 22867/22868 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.

Coach composition

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The train is completely 3-tier AC sleeper designed by Indian Railways with features of LED screen display to show information about stations, train speed etc. and will have announcement system as well, Vending machines for tea, coffee and milk, Bio toilets in compartments as well as CCTV cameras.

Service

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It averages 60 km/h as 22867 Humsafar Express starts on Tuesday and Friday from Durg Junction covering 1280 km in 21 hrs 20 mins & 58 km/h as 22868 Humsafar Express starts on Wednesday and Saturday from Hazrat Nizamuddin covering 1280 kilometer in 22 hours.

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by a WAP 7 locomotive of Bhilai Electric Locomotive Shed on its entire journey.

Route and halts

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See also

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Humsafar Express

References

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