Ekta Nagar–Hazrat Nizamuddin Gujarat Sampark Kranti Express
The 20945/20946 Ekta Nagar–Hazrat Nizamuddin Gujarat Sampark Kranti Express is a Superfast train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Ekta Nagar and Hazrat Nizamuddin in India. It is currently being operated with 20945/20946 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.[1][2]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Sampark Kranti Express |
| First service | 17 January 2021 |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Ekta Nagar (EKNR) Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM) |
| Stops | 9 |
| Distance travelled | 1,069 km (664 mi) |
| Average journey time | 14 hrs 15 mins |
| Service frequency | Bi-Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 20945/20946 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 75 km/h (47 mph) average including halts |
Coach composition
The train has LHB rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:
- 1 AC II Tier
- 3 AC III Tier
- 12 Sleeper coaches
- 4 General Unreserved
- 1 Pantry Car
- 1 EOG cum Luggage Rake
Service
20945/Ekta Nagar - Hazrat Nizamuddin Gujarat Sampark Kranti Express has an average speed of 74 km/h and covers 1069 km in 14 hrs 25 mins.
20946/Hazrat Nizamuddin - Ekta Nagar Gujarat Sampark Kranti Express has an average speed of 77 km/h and covers 1069 km in 13 hrs 55 mins.
Route & Halts
The important halts of the train are:
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-7 (HOG)-equipped locomotive from Ekta Nagar to Hazrat Nizamuddin and vice versa.
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 12917/12918 Ahmedabad-Hazrat Nizamuddin Gujarat Sampark Kranti Express.