Sapt Kranti Express

Sapt Kranti Superfast Express
Overview
Service type	Superfast
Locale	Bihar, Uttar Pradesh & Delhi
First service	1 July 2002;23 years ago
Current operator	East Central Railways
Route
Termini	Muzaffarpur Junction (MFP); Anand Vihar Terminal (ANVT)
Stops	16
Distance travelled	1,059 km (658 mi)
Average journey time	19 hours 15 minutes
Service frequency	Daily
Train number	12557 / 12558
On-board services
Classes	AC 1st Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	Available
Observation facilities	Large windows
Baggage facilities	Available
Other facilities	Wi-Fi facility in AC 1 Tier Coaches
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB coach
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	110 km/h (68 mph) maximum, 55 km/h (34 mph) average including halts

Last updated December 23, 2025

The 12557 / 12558 Sapt Kranti Superfast Express is a daily running superfast train operated by the East Central Railway, connecting Muzaffarpur Junction in Bihar with Anand Vihar Terminal in Delhi. Introduced on 1st July 2002, it plays a crucial role in linking North Bihar with the national capital

History

The Sapt Kranti Superfast Express is a daily train service operated by Indian Railways that connects Muzaffarpur Junction in Bihar to Anand Vihar Terminal in Delhi. It was introduced on 1st July 2002, initially running between Muzaffarpur and New Delhi Railway Station. However, from 2nd December 2010, its terminal in Delhi was shifted to Anand Vihar Terminal to help decongest New Delhi Station.

The train is named after the historic Sapt Kranti or Seven Revolutions movement launched by socialist leader Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia, symbolizing its ideological link with social and political reform. The name reflects movements associated with equality, non-violence, and social justice, making the train culturally significant, especially in Bihar where Dr. Lohia's influence was strong.

It was upgraded to modern LHB coaches on 2nd October 2019, as part of the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi. One of the rakes was also decorated with Gandhi-themed artwork during that time.

Schedule

12557 / 12558 Train Schedule
Train Type	Superfast Express
Distance	1059 km (12557) / 1060 km (12558)
Average Speed	~53 km/h
Journey Time (MFP → ANVT)	20 hrs 05 min
Journey Time (ANVT → MFP)	20 hrs 30 min
Classes Available	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL
Operating Days	Daily
Operator	East Central Railway

Route & halts

**12557 Muzaffarpur–Anand Vihar Sapt Kranti Express** and **12558 Anand Vihar–Muzaffarpur Sapt Kranti Express** Schedule
Sr.	12557 MFP–ANVT				12558 ANVT–MFP
Sr.	Station	Day	Arr.	Dep.	Station	Day	Arr.	Dep.
1	Muzaffarpur Junction	1	—	11:35	Anand Vihar Terminal	1	—	14:35
2	Motipur	1	12:07	12:09	Moradabad Junction	1	17:22	17:30
3	Mehsi	1	12:22	12:24	Lucknow Junction	1	22:30	22:40
4	Chakia	1	12:34	12:36	Gonda Junction	2	00:51	00:53
5	Pipra	1	12:46	12:48	Gorakhpur Junction	2	03:40	03:50
6	Bapudham Motihari	1	13:04	13:07	Kaptanganj Junction	2	04:38	04:40
7	Sagauli Junction	1	13:34	13:36	Siswa Bazar	2	05:01	05:03
8	Bettiah	1	13:56	13:58	Bagaha	2	05:59	06:02
9	Chanpatia	1	14:14	14:16	Harinagar	2	06:26	06:28
10	Narkatiaganj Junction	1	14:48	14:53	Narkatiaganj Junction	2	06:52	06:57
11	Harinagar	1	15:10	15:12	Chanpatia	2	07:13	07:15
12	Bagaha	1	15:38	15:40	Bettiah	2	07:23	07:26
13	Siswa Bazar	1	16:53	16:55	Sagauli Junction	2	07:49	07:51
14	Kaptanganj Junction	1	17:28	17:30	Bapudham Motihari	2	08:22	08:25
15	Gorakhpur Junction	1	18:30	18:45	Pipra	2	08:41	08:43
16	Gonda Junction	1	21:06	21:08	Chakia	2	08:56	08:58
17	Lucknow Junction	1	23:35	23:40	Mehsi	2	09:08	09:10
18	Moradabad Junction	2	04:42	04:50	Motipur	2	09:28	09:30
19	Anand Vihar Terminal	2	07:40	—	Muzaffarpur Junction	2	11:05	—

Coach Composition & Mainteance

**Coach Composition of Sapt Kranti Express**
Category	Coaches	Total
Sleeper Class (SL)	S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6	6
AC 3 Tier (3A)	B1, B2, B3, B4, B5	5
AC 3 Tier Economy (3E)	M1	1
AC 2 Tier (2A)	A1, A2	2
AC First Class (1A)	H1	1
General Unreserved (GEN)	GEN, GEN, GEN, GEN	4
Pantry Car (PC)	PC	1
SLRD (Divyangjan cum Luggage Coach)	SLRD	1
End-On Generator (EOG)	EOG	1
Total Coaches		22

Primary Maintenance - Muzaffarpur Junction Coaching Depot

References

↑ "Rlys change boarding point of trains". The Times of India. December 2010.
↑ "Lohia and Saptkranti".
↑ "The "People's Movement Left" and Rammanohar Lohia: An evaluation at a time of crisis".

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[1] "Rlys change boarding point of trains". The Times of India. December 2010.

[2] "Lohia and Saptkranti".

[3] "The "People's Movement Left" and Rammanohar Lohia: An evaluation at a time of crisis".

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