Sapt Kranti Express

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Sapt Kranti Superfast Express
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Overview
Service type Superfast
LocaleBihar, Uttar Pradesh & Delhi
First service1 July 2002;23 years ago (2002-07-01)
Current operator East Central Railways
Route
Termini Muzaffarpur Junction (MFP)
Anand Vihar Terminal (ANVT)
Stops16
Distance travelled1,059 km (658 mi)
Average journey time19 hours 15 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number12557 / 12558
On-board services
Classes AC 1st Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
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 speed110 km/h (68 mph) maximum, 55 km/h (34 mph) average including halts

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

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The Sapt Kranti Superfast Express is an ISO 9001:2008 certified service, signifying its commitment to quality and passenger satisfaction [1] [2] [3]

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.

Service

SAPT KRANTI SUPERFAST(12557/12558)
🚆 Train No.🏁 Station Code🚉 Departure Station⏰ Departure Time📅 Departure Days🏁 Arrival Station⏰ Arrival Time📅 Arrival Days
12557MFPMuzaffarpur11:35 AMDailyAnand Vihar Terminal7:40 AMDaily
12558ANVTAnand Vihar Terminal2:35 PMDailyMuzaffarpur11:05 AMDaily

Route and halts

Important halts of 12557/12558 Sapt Kranti Superfast Express
Station (12557: Muzaffarpur → Anand Vihar)Station (12558: Anand Vihar → Muzaffarpur)
Muzaffarpur JunctionAnand Vihar Terminal
MotipurMoradabad
MehsiLucknow Charbagh
ChakiaGonda Junction
PipraGorakhpur Junction
Bapudham MotihariKaptanganj Junction
Sagauli JunctionSiswa Bazar
BettiahBagaha
Narkatiaganj JunctionHarinagar
HarinagarNarkatiaganj Junction
BagahaBettiah
Siswa BazarSagauli Junction
Kaptanganj JunctionBapudham Motihari
Gorakhpur JunctionPipra
Gonda JunctionChakia
Lucknow CharbaghMehsi
MoradabadMotipur
Anand Vihar TerminalMuzaffarpur Junction

Coach Composition & Mainteance

Coach Composition of Sapt Kranti Express
Coach TypeNumber of Coaches
Sleeper Class (S)6
AC 3-Tier (B)5
AC 3-Tier Economy (M)1
AC 2-Tier (A)2
AC First Class (H1)1
General Unreserved (GN)4
Pantry Car (PC)1
SLRD (Divyang-friendly cum Luggage Coach)1
End-On Generator & Luggage Van (EOG)1

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Ghaziabad Loco Shed / Tughlakabad Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.

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See also

References

  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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