Shivnath Express

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Shivnath Express
Overview
Service type Express
First service15 July 2005;19 years ago (2005-07-15)
Current operator(s) South East Central Railway
Route
Termini Korba (KRBA)
NSCB Itwari Junction (NITR)
Stops27
Distance travelled499 km (310 mi)
Average journey time9hrs 55mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)18239 / 18240
On-board services
Class(es) AC First, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stock 3 LHB coach
Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed49 km/h (30 mph) average including halts

The 18239 / 18240 Shivnath Express is an Express train belonging to South East Central Railway Zone that runs between Gevra Road and Netaji Shubhash Chandra Bose Itwari Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 18239/18240 train numbers on a daily basis. [1] [2]

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Service

The 18239/Shivnath Express has an average speed of 44 km/h and covers 505 km in 10h 25m. The 18240/Shivnath Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 498 km from Netaji Shubhash Chandra Bose Itwari Junction to Korba in 9h 00m.

After COVID-19 Pendamic Lockdown restoration, 18239-Shivnath Express is partially cancelled between Gevra Road & Korba . Since then its source station is Korba.

After 18 Years of Initial run, South East Central Railway Zone decided to extend 18240 Shivnath Express from Bilaspur Junction and terminate at Korba from 28-September 2023 onwards.

On 12-March-2024, 18240 NITR-KRBA Shivnath Exp got LHB coach Upgradation.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has standard LHB coach rakes with a max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 20 coaches:

Traction

It is hauled by a Bhilai Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from end to end.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 12855/12856 Bilaspur–Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Itwari Intercity SF Express.

See also

Notes

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    References

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    2. "ट्रैक की मरम्मत, आज नहीं चलेंगी दो ट्रेनें" [Repair of track, two trains will not play today 792193]. Jagran.com. 5 August 2016. Retrieved 6 November 2018.