Betwa Express

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Betwa Express
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Overview
Service type Express trains in India
Locale Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh
Current operator(s) South East Central Railway
Route
Start Durg
Stops18
End Kanpur
Distance travelled883 km (549 mi)
Average journey time14 hours approx
Service frequencyBiweekly
Train number(s)18203/18204
On-board services
Class(es) AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper 3 Tier, Unreserved,
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Technical
Operating speed50 km/h (31 mph) average with halts

18203/18204 Durg - Kanpur Betwa Express is a passenger service of the Indian Railways, which runs between Durg Junction railway station railway station of Durg, an important city in Central Indian state of Chhattisgarh and Kanpur Central railway station 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 and covers a distance of 883 km between these cities in approximately 17 hours 40 minutes

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Coach composition

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

As the line between Durg and Kanpur has been electrified, Betwa Express is hauled by a WAP-7 locomotive from Bhilai shed from Durg to Kanpur Central. .

Route

Betwa Express travels through Durg, Raipur, Bhatapara, Uslapur, Anuppur Junction, Katni, Satna,Banda and Kanpur Central.

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