Sapt Kranti Express
Sapt Kranti Express train board and power car coach (EoG) | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| Locale | Bihar, Uttar Pradesh & Delhi |
| First service | 1 July 2002 |
| Current operator | East Central Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Muzaffarpur Junction (MFP) Anand Vihar Terminal (ANVT) |
| Stops | 19 |
| Distance travelled | 1,057 km (657 mi) |
| Average journey time | 20 Hours |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number | 12557 / 12558 |
| On-board services | |
| Classes | AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, AC 3 Tier Economy, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Pantry Car, IRCTC E-Catering, Zomato & Swiggy |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 52 km/h (32 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
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.
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 and halts
| Sr. | 12557 MFP–ANVT | 12558 ANVT–MFP | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 and mainteance
| 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
See also
- Porbandar–Muzaffarpur Express
- Muzaffarpur - Hadapsar (Pune) AC Express
- Swatantra Senani Superfast Express
- Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express
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".